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Perforation Expert Witnesses

Perforation 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 perforation. The perforation expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Cardiovascular Disease, Dentist, Emergency Medicine, Endodontics, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Obesity, Pathology, Sexual Health, and Urology & Urological Surgery.

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Sepehr Nowfar, MD, MPH, FACS

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Whittier, California

Urology & Urological Surgery, Sexual Health - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury, Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Treatment of Infections, Vasectomy, Kidney Injury and Disease, Circumcision, Perforation, Kidney Stones, Loss of Function

Sepehr Nowfar, MD FACS MPH QME completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He then attended Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans where he received his Doctorate of Medicine and Master of Public Health simultaneously. Dr. Nowfar returned to California and completed his urology and general surgery residencies at UC San Diego. He joined West Coast Urology in 2011. In his current practice he focuses on advanced robotic and stone surgery, oncology, and tertiary referrals. He has an in-depth knowledge of urinary and sexual dysfunction, including psychogenic causes of dysfunction. Dr Nowfar is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and serves in many areas of physician leadership. He is Medical Director for Optum-Surgical Care Associates, Expert Medical Reviewer and Utilization Reviewer for multiple medical groups, Medical Executive Board Member, and Medical Credent...

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Gregory F Churchill, DO

Gastroenterology/Hepatology - Highly Accomplished

Digestive Health Associates

Durango, Colorado

Gastroenterology, Obesity - Hepatology, Upper Endoscopy, GI Bleed, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, Decision Making Under Pressure, Celiac Disease, Patient Communication, Multidisciplinary Approach, Colon Cancer Screening, IBS, pH Monitoring, Dilation, Perforation, Functional Disorders, Quality Improvement, Disparities

I am a board-certified internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist serving the Durango, Colorado community at Digestive Health Associates. With a commitment to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care, I specialize in diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive and liver conditions. I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England and completed my residency at Lankenau Medical Center. I further honed my expertise during my gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, where I served as Chief Fellow. Throughout my training, I received recognition for my clinical research and excellence in gastroenterology. A dedicated researcher, I have authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented my findings at national and international conferences. I am particularly passionate about addressing health disparities and improving access to care for underserved populations. I am currently boa...

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Mark A Molos, MD

Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

MedMalpractice Reviews

Boca Raton, Florida

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, EGD, Esophageal Dilation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colon Cancer, Colon Polyps, Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, SMA Syndrome, Celiac Disease, Perforation, Food Poisioing, Difficulty swallowing, Obesity Treatment

Board Certified Gastroenterologist with over 35 years of clinical experience. Innovator, Entrepreneur and holder of 5 USA Patents & Multiple PCT Patents for Medical Devices. 30,000+ colonoscopies performed. Highly Experienced Expert witness – over 100 cases, 40 Depositions and 12 Trials. Have treated many patients with Inflammatory Bowel disease with Remicade (Infliximab), Humira (Adalimumab), Cimzia (Certolizumab), Entyvio (Vedolizumab), Stelara (Ustekinumab), Skyrizi (Risankizumab), Omvoh (Mirikizumab), Xeljanz (Tofacitinib), Rinvoq (Upadactinib), Zeposia (Ozanimod), Velsipity (Etrasimod), Imuran, Prednisone. Have treated patients with Obesity and Obesity Surgery, Bariatric Surgery Complications. Extensive experience in treating and evaluating patients with Obesity, GERD (Acid Reflux), Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing), Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Constipation, Iron Deficiency Anemia, GI & Rectal Bleeding.

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David S. Borislow, MD

Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Specialist

David Borislow MD, PLLC

Treasure Island, Florida

Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Endoscopy, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, Barrett’s esophagus, GERD, diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, hepatitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, food borne illness, perforation, pancreatitis, colon polyp, food poisoning, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer

I am an experienced board-certified gastroenterologist, trained at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center. I have practiced in the Tampa Bay area for over 35 years, where I have both directed my own practice, and was instrumental in the formation of a large single specialty group practice. I have been involved in the formation and management of several endoscopy centers, and have been the Chief of Endoscopy at a large regional hospital for several terms. I have been on the American College of Gastroenterology Practice Management Committe, which included medical legal issues, and co-chaired a national conference for the ACG on practice management. I am open to reviewing cases for both defendants and plaintiffs, including depositions and trial testimony. In addition, I have also reviewed records and offered my expert opinion related to potential food-borne illness assertions and medical causation.

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Edwin Golikov, DO

Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy

Hollywood, Florida

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Pancreaticobiliary Disease, ERCP pancreatitis, EUS, Advanced Endoscopy, Endoscopy complications, PEG tube complications, Perforation, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cysts, Cholangiocarcinoma, GI Bleeding Management, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Esophageal Stricture, Standard of Care, Informed Consent

Triple board-certified gastroenterologist with sub-specialty fellowship training in advanced interventional endoscopy at NYU Langone Hospital. Clinical practice focuses on complex pancreaticobiliary disease, with high-volume procedural experience in ERCP and both diagnostic and interventional EUS. Manage a broad range of gastroenterology conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, GI malignancies, and liver disease. Available for plaintiff and defense engagements in matters involving gastroenterology malpractice, advanced endoscopic procedures, procedural complications, and pancreaticobiliary disease management. Services include case merit evaluation, standard-of-care analysis, procedural complication review, written expert reports, deposition testimony, trial testimony, and independent medical examinations. Author of peer-reviewed publications and presenter of original research at national conferences including ACG and AASLD. Active member of AGA, ACG, ASGE, NYSGE, and AASLD...

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Brian E Ackerman, MD

Boca Raton, Florida

Emergency Medicine - Excited Delirium, Overdose, Ketamine, Bowel Obstruction, Perforation, Sepsis, Stroke, Ischemic Bowel, Torsion, Heart Attack, Compartment Syndrome, Open Fracture, Ectopic Pregnancy, Covid, Head Injury, Suicide, Psychiatric Clearance, Medical Clearance, Pulmonary Embolism, Dissection

I am an actively practicing full-time Emergency Medicine Physician since completing my residency in 2012. I have worked in a number of high acuity community emergency departments since getting board certified, and currently work primarily at Delray Medical Center, a top Florida hospital (recipient of the Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award, 2007-2020). I have extensive experience working at a hospital that serves multiple roles in my community including functioning as a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Nationally Ranked Heart Center, Psychiatric-Hold Receiving Facility. In addition to the above clinical work, I am also an affiliate assistant professor for the FAU Emergency Medicine Residency Program. I have received teaching awards for my involvement in the program, and am involved in the clinical competency committee, helping to determine if residents have developed the skills and knowledge to advance in their training. Lastly, I am...

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Atul Madan, M.D., MBA

Interventional & Gen Cardiology Medical Expert

VA-VA Consulting, LLC.

Kissimmee, Florida

Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease - Pacemaker, ICD, TAVR, catheterization, STEMI, heart attack, balloon, stent, coronary dissection, perforation, TEE, valve disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, embolism, hypertension, aortic aneurysm, hyperlipidemia, stroke

I am board-certified in five specialties, including cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. In my last 23 years of practice, I have treated over 200,000 cardiac patients. I completed my interventional cardiology fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital-Harvard Medical School (now Mass General Brigham) in Boston. I recently served as the Chairman of the Department of Cardiology at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, Kissimmee, FL. Additionally, I am an Assistant Professor and Focused Inquiry and Research Experience (FIRE) Program research mentor at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL. I am also actively involved in research, peer-reviewed presentations, and publications. I am certified as an Expert Witness by the State of Florida with a medical license to practice in Florida and Georgia. Plase call or text me at (516) 603-7177. I have represented in both plaintiff and defendant cases. For more details, please refer to my CV. I will send you ...

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Nabil Sabbak, MD

Interventional & Structural Cardiologist

Atlanta, Georgia

Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attack, STEMI, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), MitraClip, TriClip, PCI, Coronary Stent, Watchman, Dissection, Perforation, Cath Lab Complication, TEER, Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Repair and Replacement, Percutaneous, Myocardial Infarction, Angioplasty, Heart Failure, Angiography, NSTEMI

Cleveland Clinic–trained board-certified Interventional and Structural Cardiologist specializing in catheter-based procedures to treat coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and heart failure. My clinical practice involves the routine performance of complex invasive cardiovascular procedures, including structural heart interventions (e.g. TAVR, MitraClip, PFO closure), complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), implantation of mechanical support devices (e.g. Impella), mechanical thrombectomy of pulmonary embolism (PE), and management of procedural complications. Please refer to the more comprehensive list below. I am available to serve as a medical expert witness in matters involving cardiology malpractice, procedural complications, and cardiovascular standard of care, including case review, written opinions, depositions, and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense. Areas of Expertise • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and complex coronary inter...

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Brian E Ackerman, MD

Georgia

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Ajaypal Singh, MD

Academic Tertiary Center Advanced Endoscopist

CHICAGO, Illinois

Gastroenterology - ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Pancreatitis, Pancreatic cancer, Colon polyp, Endoscopic resection, Cholangitis, Perforation, Barrett's esophagus, GI bleeding, Colon cancer, Bile duct cancer, Cholecystitis, Gall bladder

I am an advanced endoscopist with 9 years of experience at an academic, tertiary care hospital in Chicago. Following my residency in medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology, I completed an additional year of advanced endoscopy training. I currently hold the position of Associate Professor of Medicine and serve as the Director of Advanced Endoscopy services within the health system, in addition to being the Program Director for the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship. My practice emphasizes advanced endoscopic techniques, focusing on ERCP, EUS, and endoscopic resection procedures (EMR, ESD), as well as the emerging field of interventional EUS, which includes the drainage of pancreatic collections, bile ducts, gallbladders, and the treatment of pancreatic tumors and cysts. I am actively engaged with the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and American Gastroenterology Association (AGA), where I serve on multiple committees (Training committee, Medical Simulation and E...

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Lysandra Voltaggio, MD

Nationally Recognized GI & Liver Expert

Kensington, Maryland

Pathology - Gastrointestinal Pathology, Liver Pathology, Hopkins, Surgical pathology, Board Certified, Cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, dysplasia, Barrett esophagus, perforation, colon, adhesions, gastric cancer, esophagus, anal cancer, anus

Dr. Lysandra Voltaggio is a nationally recognized gastrointestinal and liver pathologist with nearly 11 years of faculty experience at Johns Hopkins in the Division of GI and Liver Pathology. She is board-certified in Anatomic, Clinical, and Cytopathology, and currently serves as Staff Pathologist at The Joint Pathology Center and Adjunct Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Voltaggio has testified at trial and in deposition 11 times for both plaintiffs and defense attorneys. She is known for producing clear, well-reasoned expert reports and delivering unbiased, professional testimony. Attorneys consistently rely on her ability to explain complex pathology in logical, accessible terms that resonate with judges and juries. Her clinical expertise includes neoplastic and inflammatory diseases of the GI tract and liver, and she regularly provides second opinions on challenging cases nationwide. With a reputation for precision, objectivity, and collegiality, Dr....

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Jason Reich, MD

Gastroenterology & Hepatology Expert Witness

Sharon, Massachusetts

Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal bleeding, acid reflux (GERD), colon cancer, pancreas, liver, hepatology, Barret's Esophagus, GERD, Cirrhosis, endoscopy, colonoscopy, diverticulitis, perforation, gastric ulcers, fatty liver disease, gastrointestinal m

Dr. Reich is an academically trained gastroenterologist and has been an expert witness for the past few years. He currently practices gastroenterology with Southcoast Health in Southern Massachusetts. Over the last 4 years, he has been retained in several cases, offering his expert opinion for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He is board certified in Gastroenterology, and Internal Medicine, and licensed to practice medicine in the states of Massachusetts, Florida, New Mexico and Indiana. He also serves as a gastroenterology consultant for Evens https://evens.com/ to help to roll out an online personalized acid reflux treatment platform. He has a particular interest in telemedicine and digital health and provides consults for 2nd.MD, as well as Sitka. Dr. Reich also has experience with medical chart review and has written numerous articles for medical news websites.

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Kari L Brodsky, DDS, MS

Endodontic and Dental Expert Witness

Kari L Brodsky DDS MS PLLC

West Bloomfield, Michigan

Endodontics, Dentist - Dental, Endodontic, Forensic, Malpractice, Perforation , CBCT, Standard of Care, Peer Review, Negligence, Case Review, Trauma, Diagnosis, Imaging, Root Canal, Instrument, Nerve Injury, Post Operative, Dental Claim, Deposition Testimony

Dr. Kari L. Brodsky, DDS, MS, is a Board-Certified Endodontist (Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics) with extensive clinical, academic, and leadership experience across multiple endodontic and multidisciplinary practices. She completed her Endodontic Residency and Master of Science at the University of Detroit Mercy and her General Practice Residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, where she trained directly under a dental medical expert witness and participated in peer review evaluations, trauma assessments, and forensic case preparation. Dr. Brodsky has over a decade of specialty clinical experience and is the Founder and Principal of Kari L. Brodsky DDS, MS, PLLC. She has served as Endodontist, COO, and CFO for multiple practices where she developed operational protocols, financial strategy, and compliance systems. Her expertise includes diagnosis and management of complex endodontic conditions, traumatic dental injuries, CBCT interpretation, missed canals, in...

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Marc K Taormina, MD FASGE AGAF FACG FACP

Midwest GI Health

Lee's Summit , Missouri

Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Colonoscopy, polypectomy, colon cancer screening, Colón cancer, esophageal cancer, dysphagia, esophageal dilation, Crohns disease, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, esophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, gallbladder disease, perforation, cirrhosis, jaundice, outpatient cancer, abdominal pain

I am a seasoned actively practicing clinician in the private practice of outpatient consultative gastroenterology/hepatology. I have been working in a collaborative GI practice with mid-levels ( APRN & PA-C ) since 1999. I am a member of the Missouri Prescription Drug monitoring task force, the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, and I continue active certification through the ABIM in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. I am the medical director of the Midwest Physicians Surgery Center, an endoscopic ambulatory surgery center accredited by JCAHO and a recipient of the ASGE Certificate of Unit excellence in quality and outcomes. We embrace new technology in gastroenterology including AI. I am current in ACLS/BCLS certification, maintain active medical staff status at Lee's Summit Medical Center and membership in the Missouri State Medical Association and AMA. I am a veteran of the US Army Medical Corps- 1980-85. I am an outside medical consultant for t...

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David R Neiblum, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF

Excellent communicator, seasoned expert, fast eval

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Gastroenterology - Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, polyps, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, Barrett's, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, endoscopy, colonoscopy, perforation, pancreatitis and fluid mgmt, diverticulitis, ulcers, bleeding, PEG tubes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, celiac, GERD

Dr. Neiblum has been a practicing, board-certified gastroenterologist for 29 years, and is the senior partner of a large GI practice in a Philadelphia suburb. He is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American College of Physicians, consistently voted a "Top Doc" by Philadelphia Magazine and Castle Connolly, and has personally performed almost 30,000 endoscopic procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, and PEG feeding tube placements. He is an expert on current practice guidelines including colonoscopy screening guidelines and appropriate intervals for both high risk (such as those with a family history of cancer, or those with ulcerative colitis) and average risk patients. Dr Neiblum is also an expert on appropriateness of endoscopic and imaging procedures for particular patient complaints, and when such procedures are NOT indicated. In addition, he is an expert on GI b...

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Scott Choi, MD

Gastroenterology, Food safety, Pharmaceutical

Gastroenterology Associates, PC

Mclean, Virginia

Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Crohn's disease and colitis, colon polyps, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, Barrett's, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, ERCP, Endoscopy, colonoscopy, perforation, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, PEG tubes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, food safety

Dr. Myung (Scott) Choi has been an expert witness for over the past decade, and is currently a partner of Gastroenterology Associates, P.C. in northern Virginia. He provides expert witness work for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He is board-certified in gastroenterology, and licensed to practice medicine in the state of Virginia. Since 2001, he has practiced gastroenterology and hepatology in both the academic and private practice environments. As an assisitant clinical professor at Metropolitan Hospital in New York city from 2005-2006, he was recognized by the medical students as the best physician-teacher. From 2014-2019, he served in many roles, including: CEO of Gastroenterology Associates, Director of Digestive Disease for Novant Health in northern Virginia, president of Advanced Digestive Care, and a speaker for Allergan and Abbvie. Over the course of his career, he has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian Magazine, Consumer Checkbook and Northern ...

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Michael Quinn, DO

Fincastle, Virginia

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, GI, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, EGD, ERCP, Alcohol liver disease, GERD/swallowing, Barrett's Esophagus, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Liver disease, Cirrhosis, Diverticulitis, Ulcers, PEG tubes Feeding tubes, Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Perforation, GI tract cancers

Will provide medical document review, reports, and testimony for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Performs colonoscopies, EGD (upper GI endoscopy), ERCP, PEG tube/feeding tube insertions and care. Provides teaching to medical students and Internal Medicine residents Will serve as associate program director to a Gastroenterology Fellowship program beginning in July 2024 Easily reachable, available, and quick to respond

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Mohit Girotra, MD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Interventional Gastroenterologist - Associate Prof

Swedish Medical Center

Seattle, Washington

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, Advanced Endoscopy, Pancreas Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, GI complications, Hepatology, Interventional GI, GI Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Gallbladder, ERCP, GI Oncology, GI surgery, Crohn's Disease, Liver disease, EUS, Stents, Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, Perforation

Dr. Mohit Girotra is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic/Interventional Endoscopist at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle WA. He is also Associate Professor at the Washington State University/Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine, WA. Prior to this, he was an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, in Miami, Florida. Dr. Girotra completed his medical school at the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, India before joining the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Internal Medicine Residency program where he served for an additional year as Chief Resident. During that time, he became invested with activities of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and served as Co-Chair for ACP-Chief Residents Association of Baltimore. He then completed a Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he was also nominated as the Chief Fellow. He served as GI faculty at UAMS, before pursuing...