Pediatrics Expert Witnesses
Pediatrics 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 pediatrics. The pediatrics expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Practice, General Surgery, Hospice and Palliative Care, Hospitalist, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Medical Management, Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Nurse, and Nurse Practitioner.
Santa J. Bartholomew, M.D., FAAP, FCCM
PME Consulting, LLC
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), TBI, Child Abuse, Munchausen (MSP), Respiratory Failure, Burn Care, Sepsis, Shock, Post-Op Care, Congenital Heart Disease, COVID, Meningitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Craniofacial Disorders, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO, Pediatric Asthma, Poisoning
Dr. Santa J. Bartholomew (formerly Santa J. Johnston, M.D.) is an award-winning Pediatrician with more than 30 years of clinical experience, and is a distinguished medical educator serving as a Professor of Pediatrics at two esteemed medical universities. She is double-boarded by the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care medicine.
Her primary specialty has been Pediatric Critical Care medicine since 1990, and Dr. Bartholomew has practiced for decades in nearly every conceivable setting from state-of-the-art quaternary care centers, to large academic centers and level I trauma centers with very busy Pediatric Emergency Departments and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). She has worked in many small and medium-sized community hospitals throughout the nation including Alaska, and has traveled around the world to serve patients in remote areas.
Practice roles have consisted of Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Emergency C...
Stuart C Silverstein, MD, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician/ Author
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & neglect, Newborn Care, Foster Care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent / Emergency Care, Sexual Abuse, Child Neglect, Custody Evaluation, Lead exposure, Lead toxicity, Lead Poisoning, Age assessment, Florida Expert Witness Certificate
Dr. Silverstein is an award-winning, Board-Certified pediatrician with over 30 years experience as a clinician and medical educator. His current practice includes providing pediatric emergency and urgent care in a highly populated urban setting. Dr. Silverstein has also supervised medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the pediatric emergency room. Served as a Preceptor for the Sacred Heart University Clinical APRN program and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the
New York Medical College.
Dr. Silverstein is the author of several books including a Board Review Study Guide used by Pediatric Residents preparing for their specialty certification.
Dr. Silverstein has experience providing medical consultation for plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defendants in civil, military and criminal cases. He is experienced in distinguishing between accidental and non – accidental injury, evaluating potential evidence of child neglect, and opining on the pedia...
Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Medical Center
Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, labor, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, PE, psychiatric care, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Massachusetts. He has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys in medical malpractice and criminal cases throughout the United States. He can provide services involving affidavit of merit, chart review, written report, deposition, trial testimony, and cross-examination preparation. Dr. Ajani makes an intentional effort to provide my opinion in clear and understandable terms with the goal of educating the judge and jury about the medical basis for the facts of the case, as they relate to negligence, causation and damages.
As a clinician, Dr. Ajani attended medical school at Boston University and completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine in 2016. Since then, he has worked as a staff physician and instructor at large academic institutions as well as small community hospitals. He has active state licenses in MA and TX in good standing.
Finally, Dr. Ajani has has e...
Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Alabama
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, training, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, restraints, fall risk assessment, supervision, ergonomics, medical necessity, billing, oncology, outpatient, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants and aides.
Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes autism spectrum disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric surgery, Cerebral Palsy, muscular dystrophy, falls, falling off equipment.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, Achilles repairs, rotator cuff repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, orthopedics, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lum...
Alexander Toledo, DO, Pharm.D, FAAEM, FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Consultants
Gold Canyon, Arizona
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Toxicity, Pediatrics, Pediatric Psychiatric Emergencies, Procedural sedation, Pediatric procedural sedation, Emergency Department Violence, Pediatric Trauma, Pharmacokinetics, Medication Errors, Forensic Pharmacology, Forensic Image review, Age Estimation
Alexander Toledo, DO, PharmD, FAAEM, FAAP is the Owner of Pediatric Emergency Consultants, LLC. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine and a specialty fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Alexander is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Child Health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Creighton University in Phoenix, AZ. He currently practices Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Phoenix Children's Hospital and Emergency Medicine at Valleywise Health Medical Center. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with special interest in Pediatric Pharmacokinetics and Forensic Pharmacology Dr. Toledo is fluent in Spanish and experienced with chart review of Puerto Rico medical files. He is licensed in AZ and TX.
Pediatric Emergency Consultants, LLC provides specialized consultation in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, and P...
Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Medical Center
California
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, labor, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, PE, psychiatric care, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Massachusetts. He has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys in medical malpractice and criminal cases throughout the United States. He can provide services involving affidavit of merit, chart review, written report, deposition, trial testimony, and cross-examination preparation. Dr. Ajani makes an intentional effort to provide my opinion in clear and understandable terms with the goal of educating the judge and jury about the medical basis for the facts of the case, as they relate to negligence, causation and damages.
As a clinician, Dr. Ajani attended medical school at Boston University and completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine in 2016. Since then, he has worked as a staff physician and instructor at large academic institutions as well as small community hospitals. He has active state licenses in MA and TX in good standing.
Finally, Dr. Ajani has has e...
Juliana Gomez Arostegui, MD, MPH, FAAP
Praxis Med Experts
Cajon, California
Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
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Pediatrics, Cardiology, MD, FAAP, General Pediatrics
Dr. Juliana Gomez-Arostegui is a dedicated and accomplished medical professional who specializes in pediatric cardiology and pediatrics. Having a diverse background in clinical practice, medical education, and patient care, Dr. Gomez-Arostegui has made significant contributions to the field of healthcare.
She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology at the Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, UCSD, where she brings her expertise to a dynamic academic environment. She cares for patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Between 2004 and 2011, Dr. Juliana Gomez-Arostegui served as a pediatric hospitalist in the San Francisco Bay Area, working in two county hospitals. At Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), she held the position of inpatient attending, overseeing patients in the pediatric ward and the level III neonatal intensive care unit in collaboration with Stanford University pediatric residents. Concurrently, she also worked at ...
Rishi Bhargava, MD FAAP FACEP
Rolling Hills Estates, California
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Pediatrics, Airway management, Appendicitis, Trauma, Transport Medicine, Sedation, Febrile illness, Sepsis, Asthma, Newborn Care, Allergic Reaction, Tele-medicine, Meningitis, Dehydration, Abdominal pain, Fractures, Head Injury, Chest pain, Pain management, Resident Supervision
Dale H. Bull, MD, PhD
La Quinta, California
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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Expert Witness, Neonatology, Perinatal Medicine, neonatal and perinatal injuries, birth trauma, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, NICUs, prematurity, low birth weight, intrauterine growth retardation, birth defects, sepsis, birth asphyxia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis and hyperbilirubinemia
Dr. Bull was a Board Certified Neonatologist, FAAP in full time practice at a large federal Hospital and perinatal regional referral center, but is now retired from clinical practice. He taught medical students and residents at bedside and in the classroom. Dr. Bull is published in leading peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Bull provides expert witness review and testimony in matters of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine for both plaintiff and defense. In many states, his retirement from clinical practice now disqualifies him from expert-witness decisions on standards of care. He remains qualified and offers expert witness on matters of causality as well as life care planning.
Rania Khan, MD
Santa Clara, California
Family Medicine
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addiction medicine, obesity medicine, pain medicine, urgent care, primary care, pediatrics, women's health, Supervision to PAs, women’s health, back pain, cancer screening, telemedicine, family medicine, geriatrics, diabetes, hypertension, opioid use disorder, pain management
Board certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine with full scope in primary care and in urgent care. Practice includes treatment of pediatric, adult, pregnant, and geriatric patients as well as patients suffering from chronic pain and opioid use. Regularly perform procedures such as joint injections, I&D, laceration repairs, birth control implant and IUD procedures, botulinum toxin, trigger point injections, bedside ultrasound. Regularly triage patients in urgent care setting of chest pain, respiratory distress, abdominal pain. Flexible and easy to work with, willingness to learn, and motivated to deliver quality reports in a timely manner.
Yolanda Lau, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Alameda, California
Pediatrics, General Practice
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pediatrics, infant, adolescent, child, child neglect, child abuse, teenager, outpatient, newborn, primary care, Asthma, developmental delay, telemedicine, neonatal jaundice, infant formula, behavior, routine health check, urgent care, circumcision, vaccines
- Board-certified pediatrician
- Over 9 years of post-graduate experience in outpatient general primary care pediatrics, inpatient newborn care, and telemedicine
- Expertise in growth and development of children from ages 0 to 18, behavior, pediatric medical conditions, preventative care, circumcisions, vaccines, developmental delays, asthma, nutrition and formula, and more.
- Licensed in multiple states
- Medically trained in California. Residency in a hospital serving mostly underserved families, with experience in child abuse, child neglect, and forensic exams.
Naomi E Lawrence-Reid, MD
Doctoring Differently
San Diego, California
Pediatrics, Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine
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Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Child Abuse, Children, Newborn, Neonate, Neonatal, Nursery, Telemedicine, Emergency, Urgent care, Infant, Teenager, Veteran, Disability
- Board-certified Pediatrician, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics, licensed in California.
- 12 years post-graduate experience in general pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, child abuse, rural medicine, neonatal newborn medicine, and urgent care.
- An expert in the growth and development of children from birth to 18 years of age.
- Enthusiastically participated in physician expert witness testimony and case review across the U.S.
- Medical training spanned Massachusetts, New York, and California.
Marilyn E McCullum, BSN, RN, CEN
Emergency Nurse Expert - Certified & Published
McCullum Legal Nurse Consulting
SANTA ROSA, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse
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ER Nurse, telemetry, critical care, trauma, travel, emergency nurse, triage, ultrasound IV, Spanish, sepsis, pediatrics, stroke, cardiac, geriatric, psychiatric, orthopedic, COVID, fall, n95, catheter
I am a published, board-certified emergency nurse expert with testifying experience who still works clinically in California.
I have published articles on Triage, ESI, documentation bias, and stroke management. I have won an award for my publication on fall prevention.
As an expert, I work for both plaintiff and defense, and I have a 50/50 testifying ratio as of May 2024.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A skilled emergency/trauma nurse dedicated to the highest standard of excellence in nursing practice. Accomplished in delivering multicultural patient care with exceptional proficiency in Latin culture and bilingual in Spanish learned from time spent living in Mexico City. A strong patient advocate and excellent in communication between physicians, patients, and ancillary disciplines, as well as knowledgeable in standards of care and practices across the United States.
CORE SKILLS
Airway management, assessment of patient and vital signs (including neonate, pediatric, adult, geriatric...
Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH
Experienced Family Medicine Expert
Encinitas, California
Family Medicine, General Practice
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Women's Health, Depression, Back Pain, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Cancer Screening, Cancer Detection, Heart attack, Stroke, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Trauma, Pneumonia, Wound Care, Diabetes, Hypertension, Covid-19 Expert, Telemedicine Expert, Med Spa
Currently board certified in Family Medicine, family physician in clinical practice with excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience treating a pediatric, adult and geriatric patient population with a wide range of conditions and presentations including: high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, infections, influenza, chest pain, pneumonia, headaches, back pain, depression, anxiety, ADHD, pain management, gynecologic issues, early pregnancy complications, alcohol dependency, tobacco abuse, skin rashes, abdominal pain, cough, and sinus and ear issues. Regularly perform screening for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension.
Experienced in aesthetic and cosmetic medicine, medical spa ownership, medical spa medical director, cosmetic lasers, dermal fillers, neurotoxins, body contouring procedures, vaginal laser treatments.
Committed to delivering thorough, high-quality and timely reports along with rock solid testimony ...
Meghna D Patel
Pediatric Cardiology & Critical Care -Stanford Fac
Belmont, California
Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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Pediatrics
Rhonda S. Renteria, RN, BSN, CLNC, CLCP
Quality Life Care Plans, Inc.
Brea, California
Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Life, Worker's Compensation, TBI, SCI, Birth Injury, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay, Transplant, Geriatrics, Case Management, Wound Care, Amputation, Orthopedics
Rhonda has 34 years experience as a licensed Registered Nurse, is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and a Certified Life Care Planner, with a myriad of experience as a nurse, as well as an expert. Rhonda provides consultative and expert witness and testimony services, nationally and internationally, for life care planning, future needs assessment and rebuttals for Plaintiff and Defense cases. Volunteering as a Registered Nurse with the American Red Cross of Orange County Disaster Health Services, is a monthly commitment to provide Rhonda the ability to give back to the community, in addition to forensic work. Teri Weingarten is Rhonda's administrative assistant at Quality Life Care Plans, Inc. and can reached at [email protected], 714-777-3332.
Richard J. Auerbach, MD, FAAP
Standard of Care Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
MD Consult Services
Sandy Hook, Connecticut
Pediatrics
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Board Certified Pediatrician, Lyme tick disease, Newborn, Development, Behavior, Asthma, ADHD, Pediatrics, Sexual / Child Abuse / Neglect, Vaccines, Custody, Meningitis Serious Bacterial Infections, Trauma, SIDS, RSV, GERD, dehydration, breastfeeding, weight loss, jaundice
Richard Auerbach, MD has been a general pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics since 1998. He completed a chief residency and hospitalist year following training at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. He remains active on staff at Danbury Hospital / Western CT Health Network. As an Associate Professor of clinical pediatrics through the Universities of CT and VT, and Ross University, he has taught countless medical students and residents, as well as participating in weekly CME activities.
Recently, he and his wife, Julia Auerbach, MD JD, established MD Consult Services. The goal of this endeavor is to provide comprehensive medical opinions for case reviews and legal proceedings in the areas of Pediatrics (Richard) and Family Medicine (Julia). Both are Board certified in their respective fields and highly regarded in the communities in which they work. MDConsult Services has provided numerous comprehensive case reviews for attorneys. Both physicians are available fo...
Julia W. Auerbach, MD, JD
MD Consult Services
Sandy Hook, Connecticut
Family Medicine, General Practice
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Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Men’s Health, Standard of Care, Cancer Diagnosis, Medical Records Review, Electronic Medical Records (Cerner), Legal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Health Care, Diabetes, Supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, Failure to Diagnose
Dr. Auerbach is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician in active practice. In addition to her clinical duties, she recently served for two years as the Medical Director of her Family Medicine practice, where she led and supervised MDs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and medical students. Dr. Auerbach is also a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Vermont, American University of the Caribbean, and Ross University Schools of Medicine.
Dr. Auerbach received her A.B. in Psychology from Princeton University, and her Law and Medical Degrees from the University of Connecticut. She was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in 1991. She is available to provide expert witness consultation services for both plaintiff and defense cases.
Stuart C Silverstein, MD, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician/ Author
Stamford , Connecticut
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & neglect, Newborn Care, Foster Care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent / Emergency Care, Sexual Abuse, Child Neglect, Custody Evaluation, Lead exposure, Lead toxicity, Lead Poisoning, Age assessment, Florida Expert Witness Certificate
Dr. Silverstein is an award-winning, Board-Certified pediatrician with over 30 years experience as a clinician and medical educator. His current practice includes providing pediatric emergency and urgent care in a highly populated urban setting. Dr. Silverstein has also supervised medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the pediatric emergency room. Served as a Preceptor for the Sacred Heart University Clinical APRN program and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the
New York Medical College.
Dr. Silverstein is the author of several books including a Board Review Study Guide used by Pediatric Residents preparing for their specialty certification.
Dr. Silverstein has experience providing medical consultation for plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defendants in civil, military and criminal cases. He is experienced in distinguishing between accidental and non – accidental injury, evaluating potential evidence of child neglect, and opining on the pedia...
Brian Steiner, MD
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Emergency Medicine
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Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pediatrics, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Heart Attack, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Testicular Torsion
I am a seasoned emergency medicine physician with over ten years' experience across various healthcare settings. My journey has taken me from busy urban trauma centers to community hospitals, providing me with a diverse and comprehensive understanding of emergency care complexities. Throughout my career, I've not only dedicated myself to clinical practice but have also taken on leadership roles, supervising residents and midlevel providers. This experience has deepened my understanding of medical standards, making me particularly adept at reviewing cases and identifying potential malpractice issues.
I take great pride in my ability to communicate effectively and promptly. Recognizing the significance of clear communication in legal proceedings, I ensure that complex medical concepts are conveyed in an accessible manner, facilitating a thorough understanding of the case at hand.
At the heart of my professional ethos is an unwavering dedication to patient care. This commitment no...
Timothy G Carroll, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Critical Care, Hospitalist and ER
Pensacola, Florida
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Transport, Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Sedation, Pediatric Cardiac Care, sepsis, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, ECMO
My name is Timothy Carroll and I I have extensive clinical experience in Pediatric hospital medicine, Pediatric emergency medicine and Pediatric critical care. I am focused on education as a professor of pediatrics and quality improvement.
I was heavily involved in intra-collegiate debate and took 2nd in the country in the 1996 CEDA national debate championships. I attended medical school at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS and trained in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX. I am board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.
I have extensive clinical experience in Pediatric hospital medicine, Pediatric emergency medicine and Pediatric critical care. I practiced pediatric emergency medicine for 4 years at Children’s Medical Center Dallas which is the busiest pediatric ER in the country. I have been practicing pediatric critical care and hospital medicine for over 15 years at tertiary and qu...
Pamela R Noel, MD, MPH
Amaris Medical Experts
Lutz, Florida
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine
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Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Adult Medicine, Radiology, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Emergency, Pediatrics, Surgery, Heme/Onc, Psychiatry, Urology
Dr. Pamela Noel graduated, Magna Cum Laude, from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and completed Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. She completed fellowship training in Infectious Diseases at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. She also earned a graduate certificate in Infection Control and has a Master of Public Health degree in Public Health Practice at the University of South Florida. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
Dr. Noel has served as an infectious disease expert witness, assisting attorneys in various infectious disease related legal cases. She has also performed many independent medical examinations for clients seeking disability insurance due to various acute and/or chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Noel joined Infectious Disease Associates o...
David L Pick, MD FAAFP FABMS
URGENT CARE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
Weston, Florida
Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine
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Urgent Care Standard of Care, Urgent Care Malpractice, Nurse Practitioner Supervision, Physician Assistant Supervision, Wrongful Death, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Headaches, Fractures, Orthopedic injuries, Foreign Bodies, Infections, Pediatrics, urgent care medicine, sepsis, appendicitis, torsion
Dr. Pick received his medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr.Pick is board certified in Family Medicine and is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.In addition he is board certified in Urgent Care Medicine and is a fellow of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Pick completed his residency at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was Chief Resident.He has over 10 years experience as an expert in Urgent Care and Ambulatory Care. He conducts peer review for the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine- JUCM.
Dr. Pick has practiced urgent care medicine for over 30 years as both an attending physician and Medical Director.
He is a founding member of the Board of Certification in Urgent Care Medicine and a founding board member of the Urgent Care College of Physicians.
Dr.Pick is in full time active Urgent Care practice where he supervises and mentors Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
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Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
Florida
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Florida
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, training, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, restraints, fall risk assessment, supervision, ergonomics, medical necessity, billing, oncology, outpatient, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants and aides.
Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes autism spectrum disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric surgery, Cerebral Palsy, muscular dystrophy, falls, falling off equipment.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, Achilles repairs, rotator cuff repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, orthopedics, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lum...
W Clark Connell, MD, FACEP
Thomasville, Georgia
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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emergency medicine, trauma, ATLS, medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, EMTALA, sepsis, stroke, heart attack, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, policies and protocols, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, seizures, burns, pediatrics, ovarian torsion, fractures, urgent care director
Board certified emergency medicine physician with over 16 years of clinical experience. Currently practicing full time in Georgia. Prior experience as an expert witness. Extensive knowledge in medical staff leadership as a medical director, chief of emergency services, medical executive committee member, hospital board member, and former chief-of-staff. Additional training in medical staff rules, regulations, and bylaws as well as EMTALA compliance. Knowledgeable in the application of hospital policies and procedures. Currently overseeing approximately 25 physicians and 20 midlevel providers at three emergency department locations and one urgent care location. Experience includes both adult and pediatric patients, emergency department and urgent care patients, and work in a designated trauma center facility.
Donna S Jones, RN,
DSJ & Associates,
Brunswick, Georgia
Nurse
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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.
Monique D Petteys, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Third Opinion MD
Clayton, Georgia
Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine
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Internal Medicine, Primary care, Women's health, Urgent Care, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Acute Care, Preventative Medicine, Obstetrics Nurse, Medical Aesthetics, Dermatology, Standard of care, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Aesthetic
Highly qualified Family Nurse Practitioner with diverse background including clinical experience in obstetrics, internal medicine, family practice, urgent care, pediatrics, geriatrics, adult, and women’s health. I will be an asset to your team with over 18 years of experience in direct patient care as an RN and an APRN. I have served as clinical faculty for multiple colleges and universities training RN and nurse practitioner students. I am currently licensed to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina and I am actively practicing in a busy, rural internal medicine clinic providing primary care, women's health, dermatologic and aesthetic services. Services include comprehensive chart review and screening for case merit, production of reports, defining standards of care and participation in depositions/trial testimony.
Joshua A Vova, MD
RED Medical Legal
Atlanta, Georgia
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Spasticity, Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputation, Debility
Dr. Vova is board certified in Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Dr. Vova earned his medical doctorate at the University of South Florida and completed his Pediatric Residency at Jacobi Medical Center in Bronx, NY. He then did a second residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (now the Shirly Ryan Ability Lab) and an additional fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Colorado Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Vova has served as both the residency director for the core Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program and the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship Director at Emory University.
Dr. Vova has spoken locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally on a variety of topics in pediatric rehabilitation medicine including cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, brain injury, concussion, and neuropharmacology, and spasticity. He is also a c...
Ankur Dhawan, DO
Delnor Hospital
geneva, Illinois
Emergency Medicine, Obesity
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Emergency, rmtala, adults, Cardiac, obesity, geriatric, dvt, pe, ER, neurological, pediatrics, accident, AAA
I am a practicing ER physician for almost 15 years in the same hospital, in Chicago suburbs. I am loyal, honest and believe in clarity in one's work. I am the assistant director of our Emergency room for last years. I have been involved in various quality care projects and am highly regarded at my place of work, recently receiving physician of the year award.
Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
Louisiana
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
Ashley Saucier, MD, MHA, FACEP, FAAP
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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child abuse, pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric surgery, emergency medicine, child neglect, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric ear nose and throat, pediatric orthopedics
My name is Ashley Saucier and I am board certified in Pediatric and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. I am a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics. I work 6-8 shifts per month in an academic pediatric emergency department. I have extensive experience in pediatric emergency medicine and pediatric trauma. My expertise includes, but is not limited to pediatric trauma, abuse, injuries, common childhood illnesses, seizures, and chronic diseases. I teach and supervise medical students as well as residents (pediatrics and emergency medicine).
I graduated from Louisiana Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and trained in pediatrics at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis at Lebonheur Children's Hospital. I worked in the private sector for three years following completion of my residency (6 months in primary care and 2.5 years in pediatric emergency medicine). I returned to Lebonheur for pediatric emergency med...
Barbara Bate, RN, CRRN, CCM, CNLCP, CMGT-BC, LNCC, CHLCP, CBIS
Northeast Life Care Planning, Inc.
Holden, Maine
Life Care Planning, Nurse
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Nurse Case Manager, Medical Cost Projections, Nurse Life Care Planning, Nurse Life Care Planner, Life Care Plans, Life Care Planner, Life Care Planning, Medicare Set-Asides, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Pediatrics, Amputations, Birth Injuries
Barbara Bate is Principal of Northeast Life Care Planning, Inc. (NLCP®), a nurse consulting company, providing a variety of services nationwide, including medical case management, medical file reviews/chronologies, medical cost projections, Medicare set-aside allocations/conditional payment review, as well as life care plan development/review.
Barbara has over 40 years of experience as a registered nurse and holds certifications in Rehabilitation Nursing (CRRN), Legal Nurse Consulting (LNCC), Case Management (CCM, CMGT-BC), Life Care Planning (CNLCP®, CHLCP™), and Brain Injury (CBIS). She has provided medical case management services for patients with severe injuries such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, and orthopedic injuries since 1994 in addition to clinical work experience in the Operating Room, Recovery Room, Pediatrics and Obstetrics. Her life care planning experience includes working with individuals diagnosed with multiple trauma, chronic pain, ...
Gabriel J Hauser, MD, MBA, FCCM, FAAP
Pediatric Critical Care Physician - Georgetown
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Rockville, Maryland
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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sepsis, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, pediatrics, critical care, pneumonia, respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, newborn, brain injury, infection, respiratory distress, stridor, heart failure, meningitis, child abuse, bronchiolitis, asthma, shock, airway obstruction
I am a practicing pediatric intensive care physician. I also practice pediatric sedation. I have practiced pediatric intensive care since 1989. I am professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine. In the past I have held the positions of Chief Medical Officer of St. Christopher Hospital for Children, Director of the Pediatric ICU Director of Pediatric Inpatient Services and Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, and in these roles I have dealt with the Standard of Care for pediatricians and pediatric specialists.
I am board certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and am a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and College of Critical Care Medicine.
I have been serving as expert witness for over 25 years.
My areas of expertise are acute, emergency and critical care pediatrics and pediatric sedation.
Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Medical Center
Wrentham, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, labor, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, PE, psychiatric care, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Massachusetts. He has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys in medical malpractice and criminal cases throughout the United States. He can provide services involving affidavit of merit, chart review, written report, deposition, trial testimony, and cross-examination preparation. Dr. Ajani makes an intentional effort to provide my opinion in clear and understandable terms with the goal of educating the judge and jury about the medical basis for the facts of the case, as they relate to negligence, causation and damages.
As a clinician, Dr. Ajani attended medical school at Boston University and completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine in 2016. Since then, he has worked as a staff physician and instructor at large academic institutions as well as small community hospitals. He has active state licenses in MA and TX in good standing.
Finally, Dr. Ajani has has e...
Donald J. LeBlanc, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, NREMT
Delden Nurse Consulting
Paxton, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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Critical Care, Emergency Medical Services, Flight Nursing, Transport Medicine, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac, Trauma, Nurse, Stroke, Standards of Care, Pediatrics, Pulmonary
I have 24 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and have worked in a variety of settings. After proudly earning an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps I attended Fitchburg State College and graduated with my BSN.
I started my career as a medical/surgical nurse and gained experience in orthopedics and telemetry. I was then fortunate to participate in a Critical Care Internship at Mount Auburn Hospital and worked in the Medical/Cardiac and Surgical Intensive Care Units as well as the Emergency Department. My career progressed by gaining employment in the Emergency Department at UMass Medical Center, the only Level 1 Emergency/Trauma Center in Central Massachusetts. Working as a Staff Nurse, I cared for a wide variety of conditions in the adult and pediatric emergency/trauma departments. My responsibility increased as I assumed the role of a Resource/Charge Nurse. After 5 years, in 2010, I was honored to accept a position as a Critical Care Flig...
Charles G Murphy, MD
CGM PEM Consulting, PLLC
Boston, Massachusetts
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Abdominal Pain, Appendicitis, Community Hospital ER, Emergency Trauma, Fractures, Head Trauma, Pediatric Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Sepsis, Torsion, Trauma, Urgent Care Pediatrics, Wound Care
I have been practicing Pediatric Emergency Medicine since 2006. I have had the opportunity to work in a range of hospital settings - from a local academic community hospital to a quaternary Children's Hospital. I am currently practicing at Tufts Medical Center/Tufts Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. Beyond my clinical work - my current responsibilities include medical education on the resident, medical student and physician assistant levels. I have testified in court and pride myself on my meticulous review of cases as well as an accurate, honest assessment of the case with regards to the standard of care.
DANIEL K. BIXLER, MD
HT2 MedSolutions, LLC
LEES SUMMIT, Missouri
Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
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Emergency, Maritime Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, management, medical director, health insurance
39 years in emergency medicine- 17 part time, 22 full time
25 years cruise ship physician, part time
10 years private practice, primary care
3 years medical group management
5 years health insurance management
Board certified in Emergency medicine, Internal medicine, previously in Pediatrics
Level I and II trauma center experience
Urban, Suburban and small town ED experience
ATLS instructor
Certified mediator training and experience
Kathleen Evans, MD
HealthAdvise
Missoula, Missouri
Family Medicine, Hospitalist
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Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Men’s Health, Standard of Care, Cancer Diagnosis, Medical Records Review, Electronic Medical Records, Pediatrics, Adolescent Health Care, Diabetes, Failure to Diagnose, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Preventative Medicine, Cancer Screening, Chest Pain, Infections
Dr. Kathleen E. Evans graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and completed her residency also at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She is a experienced medical director, hospitalist with strong interests in patient safety and systems based solutions. She is a family medicine doctor in Missoula, Montana and is affiliated with MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. She has been in practice for more than 32 years. Dr.Evans has expertise in treating stroke, chronic diabetes, and chronic high blood pressure.
Training
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
Residency
University of Arizona College Medicine
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Christy Smith, RN, CCRN, CLNC
Med-Surg and Cardiovascular Critical Care Nursing
Northwest Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC
Lakeside, MT, Montana
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse
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Critical Care, Cardiology, Cardiovascular ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, Progressive Care, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Brain Injury, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Gastro-Intestinal, Urology, Geriatrics, Pressure Injuries, Falls, Neurology
I have been a critical care nurse for over 29 years. I was trained in Memphis and have practiced nursing in Tennessee, Mississippi, Washington, and currently have a multi-state license in Montana. I am presently a Shift Unit Supervisor in the Progressive Care Unit in an area hospital and certified in Critical Care. I also have been a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant since 2010. I am current in bedside nursing and lower management. I am very familiar with Standards of Nursing Care, Joint Commision, and CMS standards.
JOHN SCULLY, PA-C
SCULLY MEDICAL SERVICES LLC.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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NEUROSURGERY, EARS NOSE THROAT ENT, TRAUMATIC INJURIES, ACCIDENTS MOTOR, BACK NECK PAIN INJURIES, DISABILITIES, DEATH, PEDIATRICS, URGENT CARE, COVID, DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, BRAIN BLEEDS, END OF LIFE CARE, ASSUALT, NP PA, PSYCH, ANIMAL ATTACKS, NEGLECT DELAY IN CARE, COMPLIANCE
Mr. Scully has vast experience in emergency care with over seven years of practice as a certified physician assistant. He carries licensure in Nevada, its surrounding states, and also holds national accreditation. He has cared for some of the sickest patients extending to remote critical access areas. He has trained at the only level one trauma center in Nevada and has built a reputation with the local medical community as a trusted medical professional with a high degree of respect for his patients. Mr. Scully also has experience managing a high functioning free standing ER and Urgent Care facility where he was integral in ensuring all applicable laws were adhered to and patient treatment was the number one priority. Over the last three years he has expanded his expertise in critical care and operates with much autonomy. His training, competence, and relentless research allows him to be at the forefront of medicine. Mr. Scully has cared for thousands of patients and represented bo...
Cheramie Thompson, MHA, BSN, RN, VWCN
Las Vegas, Nevada
Nurse, Medical Management
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geriatrics, pediatrics, nursing homes, long term care, home health, home care, fall prevention, ICU, intensive care unit, psychiatric care, correctional healthcare, pressure sores & ulcers, wound care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, tracheostomy, hemodialysis
Award-winning nurse leader. Broadly experienced including: director of nursing at skilled nursing facility, wound care certified, pediatric homecare, director of nursing at an acute care hospital, acute care travel nurse, correctional nurse, and ICU nurse.
Experience in psychiatric-geriatric care, ICU, medical-surgical, neurology, psychiatric and post-operative units.
Victoria Nicholls, MS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, MPLC
Levo Medical Consulting, LLC
Hammonton, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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physician assistant, emergency medicine, urgent care medicine, physician associate, advanced care provider, PA, PA-C, critical care, failure to diagnose, standard of care, medical chronologies, delay in diagnosis, myocardial infarction, sepsis, airway management, stroke, medication error, pediatrics
Victoria Nicholls, PA-C received both her Bachelors of Science in Biology and Masters of Science in Physician Assistant degrees from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ.
Over the following 12 years, Ms. Nicholls has practiced nearly exclusively in the fields of Emergency and Urgent Care Medicine. Aside from her clinical work, Ms. Nicholls was an Adjunct Professor, Clinical Instructor and Guest Lecturer for Philadelphia University’s Physician Assistant Program (now Thomas Jefferson University’s Physician Assistant Program). In 2021, Ms. Nicholls and her business partner founded Levo Medical Consulting, LLC, more information can be found at https://levomedconsulting.com/services/.
Ms. Nicholls is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Emergency Medicine through the NCCPA. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Society of Emergency Me...
Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Glen Rock , New Jersey
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, training, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, restraints, fall risk assessment, supervision, ergonomics, medical necessity, billing, oncology, outpatient, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants and aides.
Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes autism spectrum disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric surgery, Cerebral Palsy, muscular dystrophy, falls, falling off equipment.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, Achilles repairs, rotator cuff repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, orthopedics, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lum...
Stephanie L Burgess, MPAS, BS, PA-C
Burgess Experts INC
Farmingdale, New York
Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine
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Orthopedics, First Assist, Surgery, Opioid prescribing, pediatrics, adults, geriatric, lead PA
Over 10 years as a full time Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Physician Assistant assessing patients and performing surgery. Prescribing and monitoring opioid and other medications in pediatrics, adults and geriatric population.
Chrysa L Charno, PA-C, MBA, FCUCM
Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine PA Expert Witness
AcuteKids Pediatric Urgent Care
Webster, New York
Urgent Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Dermatology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Wound Care, Orthopedics
Chrysa Charno, PA-C, MBA, FCUCM has been a practicing Physician Assistant in the specialties of Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics, Dermatology and Emergency Medicine. Now a seasoned clinician, she owns and operates AcuteKids Pediatric Urgent Care as their CEO/Clinical Director. With two offices, she ensures the highest quality of medical care to children birth- 21 years of age as a practicing clinician and leader. For years, Chrysa has enjoyed working as a medical expert at both the state level for the Department of Health and for private attorneys who seek out her expertise and past experience. Reviews are completed in a timely manner and availability for deposition/testimony available as requested. In her spare time, Chrysa enjoys spending time with her three children and even manages to work per diem as a clinician in the Emergency Department.
Vinci Jones, MD, FACS
Dix Hills, New York
Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery
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laparoscopic surgery, neonatal surgery, pediatrics, neonatology, robotic surgery, GI surgery, gastroenterology, pediatric urology, pediatric gynecology, adolescent gynecology, global surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, pediatric thoracic surgery
I am a pediatric general and specialist surgeon with 24 years experience, spanning both academic and a busy clinical practice. After having the opportunity to train at some of the busiest centers in the world in India and Australia, I worked as a pediatric surgeon abroad for 9 years, followed by a busy practice as an Attending Pediatric Surgeon in the United States for the last 15 years. My training abroad was recognized by the University of State of New York and the American College of Surgeons. I am licensed to practice medicine in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. My unique experience makes me adept at both open and minimal invasive surgery and has enabled me to amass a large experience relevant to my specialty in a relatively short period of time.
Concurrent with my clinical practice has been an academic practice that has included training medical students, resident pediatricians, resident general surgeons and pediatric surgery fellows. I have 30 peer reviewed pub...
Linda Siegel, MD
New York, New York
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care
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Pediatrics, sepsis, respiratory failure, ARDS, multi-organ system failure, pediatric sedation, cardiac arrest
I am a practicing pediatric intensivist with 27 years experience. I am currently an assistant professor of Pediatrics at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New York. I am board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Palliative Medicine. I have extensive experience in caring for infants and children with all forms of critical illness including respiratory failure, ARDS, multi-organ system failure, septic shock, congenital heart disease, trauma, renal failure, and liver failure. I have cared for children after bone marrow transplant as well as liver and kidney transplants and children on ECMO. I have experience in chart review and with depositions. I will give you an honest opinion about the validity of your case.
Stuart C Silverstein, MD, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician/ Author
New York
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & neglect, Newborn Care, Foster Care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent / Emergency Care, Sexual Abuse, Child Neglect, Custody Evaluation, Lead exposure, Lead toxicity, Lead Poisoning, Age assessment, Florida Expert Witness Certificate
Dr. Silverstein is an award-winning, Board-Certified pediatrician with over 30 years experience as a clinician and medical educator. His current practice includes providing pediatric emergency and urgent care in a highly populated urban setting. Dr. Silverstein has also supervised medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the pediatric emergency room. Served as a Preceptor for the Sacred Heart University Clinical APRN program and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the
New York Medical College.
Dr. Silverstein is the author of several books including a Board Review Study Guide used by Pediatric Residents preparing for their specialty certification.
Dr. Silverstein has experience providing medical consultation for plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defendants in civil, military and criminal cases. He is experienced in distinguishing between accidental and non – accidental injury, evaluating potential evidence of child neglect, and opining on the pedia...
Michael Tunik, MD
Pediatric Emergency Med Physician NYU Faculty
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
NY, New York
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Research, Professor NYU SOM, Child Abuse, EMS for Children, Pediatric Resuscitation, Research Design, Statistics, Pediatric: Poisoning, Sepsis, Shock, Respiratory Failure, Critical Asthma, Neonatal Sepsis
Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Grossman SOM
Attending Physician, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center
Research Director for NYU Grossman SOM, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Board Certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
35 years of Clinical Experience as Attending Physician at NYU / Bellevue
Bellevue Hospital Center - Level 1 Trauma Center, Re implantation Center, Stroke Center, Spinal Cord Injury Center, Cardiac Center. Pediatric Emergency Care Center, Pediatric Critical Care Center
Research and Expertise in Pediatric EMS care, Pediatric Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest, Pediatric Neurological Emergencies, Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies.
Published > 90 articles, 5 textbook chapters, and Co Editor of 5 EMS resource texts for EMS prehospital care of children.
I have reviewed over 23 cases as an Expert in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. I have consulted for both Plaintiff and Defense. I have te...
Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
New York
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, training, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, restraints, fall risk assessment, supervision, ergonomics, medical necessity, billing, oncology, outpatient, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants and aides.
Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes autism spectrum disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric surgery, Cerebral Palsy, muscular dystrophy, falls, falling off equipment.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, Achilles repairs, rotator cuff repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, orthopedics, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lum...
Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
Southport, North Carolina
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Medical Center
Ohio
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, labor, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, PE, psychiatric care, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Massachusetts. He has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys in medical malpractice and criminal cases throughout the United States. He can provide services involving affidavit of merit, chart review, written report, deposition, trial testimony, and cross-examination preparation. Dr. Ajani makes an intentional effort to provide my opinion in clear and understandable terms with the goal of educating the judge and jury about the medical basis for the facts of the case, as they relate to negligence, causation and damages.
As a clinician, Dr. Ajani attended medical school at Boston University and completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine in 2016. Since then, he has worked as a staff physician and instructor at large academic institutions as well as small community hospitals. He has active state licenses in MA and TX in good standing.
Finally, Dr. Ajani has has e...
Jonathan Gully, MD
Cincinnati, Ohio
Family Medicine, General Practice
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Primary Care, Urgent Care, Preventative Medicine, Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Diabetes, Cancer Screening, Failure to Diagnose, Adolescent Health Care, Chest Pain, Infections, Gynecology
Dr. Gully is board certified in Family Medicine, currently practicing full-time as a Primary Care Physician, including care through telemedicine. In addition to treating patients he also supervises Nurse Practitioners and medical students. Prior to this he practiced in both Urgent Care Centers and Hospital settings. He earned an MD from the University of Cincinnati and completed residency in Chicago. Dr. Gully has recent experience in cases involving failure to diagnose, cancer screening, anticoagulation therapy, orthopedics, infections, and morbidity following inpatient and outpatient surgery. He has been lauded for his written and oral communication skills, as well as poise during testimony. Dr. Gully has experience working for plaintiff and defense attorneys, and is comfortable with both. He has also consulted in criminal cases.
Caleb M. Habeck, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Physician
Akron, Ohio
Pediatrics
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Pediatrics, Hospitalist / Inpatient, Newborn, Infant, Adolescent, Jaundice, Newborn resuscitation, Hypoglycemia, Circumcision, Respiratory distress, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Sexual / Child abuse / Neglect, Asthma, Standard of care, Development, Behavior, Vaccines, Serious bacterial infections (SBI), SIDS
I am a clinically active full-time Pediatric Hospitalist employed by Akron Children’s Hospital. In my practice, I have worked at multiple regional hospitals, both academic and community-based, in the Northeast Ohio region, including Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Boardman, Warren, and Dover.
I primarily see patients in inpatient pediatric units with experience diagnosing and treating sick and injured pediatric patients with a high level of care. I have also cared for a significant number of neonates in Level I Well Newborn nurseries and Level II Special Care nurseries. I do circumcisions regularly as well as newborn resuscitations for all neonates that are delivered under my care.
I am board certified in Pediatrics. I was born, raised, and have remained in Ohio - I graduated Cum Laude from The University of Akron with my B.S. in just 2 years, followed by my M.D. from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and my residency in Pediatrics at Akron Children’s Hospital.
I often teach...
Roger P Barton, MD, FAAP
Acute and Intensive Care Pediatrics of Oklahoma, PLLC
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Cardiac Care, Pediatric Trauma, sepsis, septic shock, ECMO, Pediatrics, respiratory failure, Pediatric Transport
I have practiced for over 28 years in pediatric critical care medicine and have been medical director of Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis (Tulsa, OK) 20-bed tertiary care PICU from 1998 - 2021. I am currently the Director of Pediatric / Neonatal ECMO at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, Texas and also work as a pediatric intensivist at El Paso Children's Hospital in El Paso, Texas.
I am board certified in both Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and General Pediatrics. I have significant experience in pediatric critical care, pediatric cardiovascular surgical intensive care, pediatric emergency medicine, and pediatric hospital medicine. I am also well versed in both VV and VA ECMO and have directed ECMO programs (10 annual average cases) for over 16 years. Working in Level 1 (tertiary) PICU's, I have extensive experience with high frequency ventilation (HFOV), inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
I have been a medical advisor fo...
Christie Mitstifer, MSN, MHA, RN, MCP-C
Life Care Planner & Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Mitstifer & Co.
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Medical Cost Projection, Pediatrics, Home health, Rehabilitation, Case Management, Clinical Director, CPAP, Tracheostomy, Mechanical Ventilation, GTube, Genetic disorder, Seizure, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic brain injury, Private duty nursing, Hospice, Cardiac defect, Special needs, Dysphagia
Experienced Registered Nurse with 14+ years of providing patient care in hospitals, home care, rehabilitation, and hospice settings. Former home health executive. Expert witness experience with adult and pediatric cases. Certified in Medical Cost Projections. Authored over 200 medical cost projections and life care plans. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Health Care Administration (MHA). Remains clinically active in the home health industry. FIG education for Medical Cost Projection and Life Care Planning. Certified in Medical Cost Projection. Active member of AANLCP, AALNC, ANA, PSNA, and IARP.
Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
South Carolina
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...
Ronald Bronicki, MD
Houston, Texas
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology
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Pediatrics, pediatric intensive care, pediatric cardiac intensive care
I have been a medical legal expert for upwards of 20 years. My area of expertise is pediatric critical care medicine and pediatric cardiac critical care medicine.
Leslie Johanson, MSN RN CPNP
Flower Mound, Texas
Pediatrics, Nurse Practitioner
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, pediatrics, nursing protocol, acute care review, medical malpractice, health concerns of LGTBQ youth, medical chart review
Leslie Johanson is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a mid-level provider for ten years. She has national certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for primary care through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. In Texas, she has had unencumbered nurse practitioner and registered nurse licenses since July 2012 and February 2007, respectively. She is also a nursing professor at Dallas College, due to chair pediatrics in Fall 2023. You may view her profile and latest CV at her LinkedIn page: http://linkedin.com/in/leslie-johanson-99b95411a
Cases: Chart review, consultation, contract of retainment 06/23/2022 from the US Attorney of Mississippi, Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-337-TBM-RPM. Written report and chart review 2/12/2020, Civil action No. 2:18-CV-82-D-BR, for Casey S. Erick, Attorney, Dallas, TX.. Report written and chart review for Reid Byrd, Attorney, Little Rock, AR. June 18, 2021 (case ongoing, due for deposition).
Alan R Smith, MD, RPH, FAAFP
Comprehensive Rural Family Medicine w/ Obstetrics
Delta Family Medicine--Revere Health
Delta, Utah
Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Rural Family Medicine, Obstetrics w/ C-Section, Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Hospice Care, Outpatient Fam Medicine Care, Hospitalist-Family Mediciune, Inpatient Fam Medicine Care, Screening Colonoscopy, Medical Director Nursing Home, Pediatrics, Medical Licensing Board
I am a Board-Certified Family Physician with extensive medical legal experience. I have served as a Family Medicine expert for over 20 years. I have reviewed hundreds of cases during that time, provided over 25 deposition testimonies and testified in over 10 jury trials in medical liability cases. The majority (75%) of my work has been as a defense expert, but in the last 5 years I have been involved with more plaintiff expert work (25%).
I have practiced full-time, comprehensive Family Medicine in rural Utah for over 30 years. As a rural physician I care for patients from birth through death, pediatric, adolescent, and adult care. I am primarily office based, but provide obstetric care, including cesarean deliveries, hospital medicine in our 20-bed Critical Access Hospital for lower acuity acute admissions, endoscopic procedures including screening and diagnostic colonoscopy and EGD, and surgical procedures including hernia repair, breast biopsy, tonsillectomy, myringotomy with tu...
Paul Trinquero, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician- Experienced
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Motor Vehicle Accident, Fracture, Critical Care, Emergencies, Emergency, Airway, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pediatrics, Ultrasound, Evacuation, EMS, Wilderness Medicine, Minor emergencies, Psych
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). Works full time in Emergency Medicine 15+ shifts per month. Emergency Physician at Riverside Regional Medical Center, a Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center (2021-Present). Operational Medical Director for Legacy EMS. USAF Vet- Prior Medical Director for the Emergency Department at USAF Hospital Langley (2021-2023). Extensive experience with Critical Care Air Transport (CCATT) and Tactical Critical Care Evacuation Team (TCCET). Deployed as Critical Care Evacuation Physician, Special Operations Task Force North & West Africa and Lead MEDEVAC Physician and Medical Advisor for Senior Leadership Summit for Special Operations Command Africa, Flintlock Exercise, Mauritania. Educational experience as Physician Assistant Rotation Coordinator, USAF Hospital Langley (2021-Present) as well as Instructor & Evaluator: Tactical Combat Casualty...
Gregory Risk, MD, MPH, FACEP
Gregory Risk, MD, PC
West Virginia
Emergency Medicine
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Appendicitis, Airway Management, Aortic dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Cauda Equina, COVID, Central Line Placement, Epidural Abscess, Ectopic Pregnancy, Head trauma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial Infarction, Testicular torsion, Pediatrics, Trauma, Sepsis, Stroke
Actively practicing Emergency physician with 30 years of experience, as well as Medical Director for five Emergency Departments, and Regional Medical Director for large group seeing over 250,000 patients annually. 15 years of medical malpractice review for both plaintiff and defense. Over 150 cases reviewed, with approximately 30 depositions and trial testimony given. Served on national committees as well as state Board of Directors and Past President of state specialty college. Extensive military service with multiple overseas deployments. Extensive teaching experience as Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical school and Emergency Medicine residency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support/ATLS Instructor, Basic Life Support/BLS Instructor. Expert witness who will give straightforward review and analysis of strengths and weaknesses for each case. Specialize in deposition and trial preparation for clients. Extensive references available. I look ...