Physician Assistant Expert Witnesses

Physician assistant 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 physician assistant. The physician assistant expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Life Care Planning, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Physician Assistant, Toxicology, and Urgent Care Medicine.

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DJ Fenn, MPAS, PA-C

Fellowship trained ENT, Emergency/Trauma, PA-C

Fenn Medical, LLC

Mesa, Arizona
Otolaryngology, Emergency Medicine - Surgical First assist, Urgent Care, Physician Assistant, Trauma, Head and Neck surgery, personal injury, expert testimony, medical review, merit review
DJ Fenn, PA-C is an experienced Mayo Clinic trained Physician Assistant with over a decade of clinical practice across a broad range of medical specialties, including Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics, Urgent Care, and Emergency Medicine. He completed a prestigious postgraduate fellowship in Otolaryngology at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. For the past five years, PA Fenn has served as a supervisory Physician Assistant in a high-acuity emergency department, where he provides expert clinical care and leadership. He also provides surgical first-assisting in the operating room for general surgery and orthopedic surgery. He currently holds the rank of Major in the Air National Guard, assigned to the 161st Medical Group in Phoenix, Arizona. His military service includes extensive experience as a medical officer in austere, high-pressure, and expeditionary environments during multiple overseas deployments. I...
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Amy M. Zheng, MD, M.Phil., CHSE

Doctor- PA/NP Supervision-Insurance Claims

Amy Zheng Consulting

San Diego, California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - claims, Nurse Practitioner, CPR, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism, Head Injury, Stroke, Aneurysm, Appendicitis, abdominal pain, Trauma, aortic dissection, Covid, Cauda Equina, epidural abscess, supervision, pneumonia, sepsis, insurance, Physician Assistant
Since 2003, Dr. Zheng has practiced across a broad range of clinical environments, including academic medical centers, the Veterans Health Administration, community hospitals, and rural critical access hospitals. She is a board-certified emergency and urgent care physician who remains clinically active. Dr. Zheng has served as an expert witness in matters involving medical malpractice, health insurance reimbursement, and physician assistant and nurse practitioner supervision, and has provided deposition and trial testimony. Dr. Zheng is professor at three universities, including Medical Director of the Point Loma Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program. Since 2013, she has directed one of the largest teamwork exercises in the country, involving more than 350 students and faculty annually across three health professional schools. Her work has been recognized by the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. She has presented nationally on ...
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John R Williams, PA-C

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Physician Assistant, Primary Care Physician, Internal Medicine Assistant, Preventative Care, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, standard of care, failure to diagnose, abuse
Highly qualified, board certified Physician Assistant with a diverse background that includes clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics and Internal Medicine. I will be an asset to your team with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care in several different locations: hospital, surgical and office settings. I am currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia. I am actively practicing full-time in a busy Emergency Room at a local hospital. I have worked in large and small hospitals. I am available for comprehensive chart/medical records review, case disposition analysis, defining standards of care, production of reports, participation in court/trial testimonies and screening for case merit (failure to diagnose, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, abuse and deviations from standard of care).
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Cynthia J. McDonald, MSPAS. PA-C

Urgent, Primary & Pediatric Care Expert PA

Peachtree City, Georgia
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Medicine - Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Standard, Polypharmacy, Diagnostic Work-Up, asthma management, Referral protocol, Primary care, Sepsis, wound repair, escalation of care, mental health, black box warning, pulmonary embolism, intermediate care, Medication safety, Sepsis, ectopic pregnancy
Cynthia McDonald is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant with over twenty years of broad clinical experience spanning urgent care, primary care and pediatrics. Detail-oriented, she practices with an emphasis on creating an excellent rapport with patients and families, while providing a comprehensive approach to patient care. She provides medical-legal consulting and expert-witness services focused on standards of care in clinical evaluation, diagnostic work-up, treatment, and referral decisions. Her expertise includes failure-to-diagnose and delayed-diagnosis cases, recognition and escalation of potentially life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, and the determination of when outpatient versus higher-level care is appropriate. Ms. McDonald has extensive experience reviewing medical records and formulating clear, evidence-based opinions for malpractice and personal-injury matters. In addition to her clinical work, Ms. McDonald has served as a lecturer for physicia...
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Brian D. Jamail, PA-C, MPAS

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine - Air Force veteran, Physician Assistant, primary care, acute care, trauma management, occupational health, diabetes, wound care, flight medicine, ambulatory care, infection management, internal medicine, family medicine, prescribing errors, standard of care, failure to diagnose, personal injury
US Air Force Veteran. Board certified Physician Assistant with a diverse background that includes clinical experience in Acute Care, Flight Medicine and Internal Medicine. I will be an asset to your team with over 15 years of experience in direct patient care in several different locations: urgent care, military health care and private office settings. I am currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia. I am actively practicing full-time in a busy internal medicine practice. I am available for comprehensive chart/medical records review, case disposition analysis, defining standards of care, production of reports, participation in court/trial testimonies and screening for case merit (failure to diagnose, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, abuse and deviations from standard of care).
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Lidia Pomaville, PA-C, MPAS

Dermatology PA Expert Witness

Chicago, Illinois
Physician Assistant, Dermatology - skin cancer, skin infections, wounds, medication side effects, chemical peels, melanoma, psoriasis, physician assistant scope of practice, skin surgery, biopsies, cosmetics, atopic dermatitis, physician assistant standard of care, laser, cysts, fillers, pigmentation, biologics, Accutane, burns
Lidia Pomaville is a board-certified PA with over 24 years of healthcare experience. She began her medical training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where she earned a Bachelor's degree while working at the hospital. Lidia completed her Master of Science degree in PA studies at Wichita State University in Kansas in 2011 and currently practices medical and cosmetic dermatology at Forefront Dermatology in Berwyn, IL. She holds an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor position with Marquette University and University of Dubuque. In addition, she maintains a clinical site for precepting PA students for Rush University, Rosalind Franklin University, Dominican University, Marquette University and University of Dubuque. She has co-authored multiple articles for medical publications and lectured on dermatology topics locally and nationally. Lidia is a member of the American Academy of PAs, IL Academy of PAs, IL Society of Dermatology PAs, and a Diplomate Fellow of the Society...
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Amanda Mallory Spillman, DMSc, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant Expert Witness

White Coat Medical Legal Consulting

Walton, Kentucky
Orthopedic Surgery, Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant, Merit Review, PA Standard of Care, Medical Cost Projection, IME Report Writing, Audit Trail, Orthopedics, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, Spine Injury, EMR, Causation, Triage, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
Amanda is an Orthopedic PA with over 19 years of clinical practice experience in orthopedics including orthopedic urgent care and spine surgery and emergency medicine. She received her Doctor of Medical Science from A.T. Still University in 2024 and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky in 2007. She obtained her Certification in Medical Legal Consulting from the University of Tennessee in 2024. In addition to clinical practice, she serves as Adjunct Faculty for South College's Doctor of Medical Science program and lectures for Thrive AP's Orthopedic Upskilling program. Amanda also serves as a Director at Large for the Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine (APALM) and serves on the Judicial Affairs Commission for the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). She also participates in orthopedic medical missions in Nicaragua assisting with total joints and spine surgery. Amanda has served as an expert witness in ...
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Dean P Kendziera, MSHS, PA-C

Physician Assistant with 25 Years of Experience

Norton Shores, Michigan
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery - Physician Assistant, PA, Midlevel, Orthopedics, Surgery, Trauma, Spine, Joint replacement, fracture, sports medicine, arthroscopy, foot and ankle, osteoporosis, revision surgery, cast, splint, infections, epidural abscess, pain management, narcotics
I have been a Physician Assistant (PA) for 25 years. I have worked in primary care, school-based health, urgent care, pediatric intensive care, outpatient orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. I have been an expert witness for 7 years. I have extensive experience as a PA, most recently in all aspects of orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. My orthopedic experience includes non-operative care and operative care as first assistant for patients with complex conditions involving the spine, neck, hand and extremities, joints, total joints and revision joints, injections, casting, wound care, perioperative care, narcotic and non-narcotic pain management, trauma and fractures. I have rounded on thousands of hospital patients for a variety of operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions; managing their pain, wellness, expectations, anticoagulation therapy, wound and dressing care, antibiotics, hospital and surgical complications, and discharge needs. I am a leader in electronic medical...
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Karen Mollner, DMSc, MPAS, MS, PA-C

Emergency Medicine PA-C, DMSc, MS toxicology

Hugo, Minnesota
Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - emergency, wrongful death, fentanyl, trauma, marijuana, toxicology, criminal, sepsis, medication, alcohol, malpractice, dissection, occupational, narcotics, physician assistant, cardiac, insurance
Over 22 years experience in Emergency Medicine and Toxicology. Affiliate Member American College of Medical Toxicology with masters degree in forensic toxicology. Doctorate of Medical Science with focus in emergency management. Over 8 years experience as expert witness including medicolegal, emergency medicine, toxicology, occupational, insurance companies, wrongful death, criminal. Website www.thealcoholpro.com
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Rosemary Montgomery, PA-C

Hammonton, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Physician Assistant, Physician Extender, Urgent Care, Acute Care, Trauma, Physician Associate, PA, Critical Care, Failure to Diagnose, APP, PA-C, Chronolgies, Standard of Care, Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department, Delay of Diagnosis
Rosie Montgomery, PA-C graduated from University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business in 2011 with a dual degree in Insurance and Risk Management and Marketing. After working as a life insurance underwriter for multiple years, Ms. Montgomery obtained her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Drexel University in 2017 and, presently, works as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department, ICU and Urgent Care settings. Ms. Montgomery 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 Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA), and The Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine (APALM). Ms. Montgomery is also a certified Medical Professional Legal Consultant (MPLC), a certification obtained through Auburn University. Ms. Mo...
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Victoria Nicholls, MS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, MPLC

Emergency Med/Urgent Care Expert Witness, PA-C

Levo Medical Consulting, LLC

Hammonton, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - 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 13 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...
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Shervan N Mohan, PA-C, MHS, MPAS

Emergency Medicine PA – Standard of Care

Hudson, Ohio
Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine PA, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider Standard of Care, Missed Stroke, Medical Malpractice, Failure to Recognize Sepsis, Triage Errors, Failure to Admit, Diagnostic Errors, Improper Discharge, Missed Pulmonary Embolism, Missed MI, Scope of Practice, Failure to Diagnose, Trauma Evaluation
I am a Physician Assistant specializing in emergency medicine and urgent care, with extensive experience in chart review and standard-of-care analysis for hospital quality and risk management. I provide medical-legal consultation and expert opinion for cases involving diagnostic errors, failures to diagnose, missed myocardial infarction or stroke, sepsis, improper discharge, and other ED or urgent care standard-of-care matters. I have practiced across multiple hospital and urgent care locations, including University Hospitals (Bedford Heights, Richmond Heights, Geauga, Portage, Twinsburg) and Cleveland Clinic (Mayfield Heights, Garfield Heights, Euclid, Warrensville Heights), gaining experience in diverse patient populations and high-acuity settings. My clinical expertise includes acute care, triage, diagnostic evaluation, emergency procedures, and patient management. I hold a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, a Master of Health Sciences, and a Bachelor’s degree fr...
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Kate Wise, DNP

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - pediatrics, family medicine, inpatient, outpatient, critical care, urology, nephrology, child abuse, developmental disabilities, surgery, general practice, medical management, genetics, nutrition, obesity, pain management, radiology, physician assistant, spine surgery, pediatric urology
I am a board certified Family medicine nurse practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the nursing field. My background encompasses critical care, inpatient and outpatient nursing, family medicine, and extensive pediatric specialty experience. I have been requested as a guest speaker for both doctoral level students and various specialty conferences over the years. I am proficient in medical chart reviewing, and my work as both an RN and as a medical provider gives me a unique perspective to bring as an expert witness. My exceptional oral and written skills as well as outstanding time management serve as a significant benefit to the attorney and case at hand. I am enthusiastic to save the attorney both time and money while providing excellent expert witness services.
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Marsha Niven, PA-C, MPLC

Urgent Care PA-C - Expert Witness

Niven MPLC

McKinney, Texas
Urgent Care Medicine - PA-C, Physician assistant, defendant, plaintiff, Urgent Care, ACLS, PALS, BLS, chart review for merit, court testimony, deposition testimony, MPLC certification, licensed in Texas, Telehealth certification, AAPA member, TAPA member, AAPALM member
Marsha Niven PA-C, MPLC Niven MPLC Urgent Care Certified Physician Assistant in Texas with more than 25 years of clinical experience in Urgent Care and Emergency medicine. Experienced at providing both deposition and court testimony, for both defendant and plaintiff attorneys, as well as initial chart review for merit, thus providing expertise at all stages of the malpractice legal process. Currently holding certifications in Medical Professional Legal Consultant, ACLS, PALS, BLS, Telemedicine, and Urgent Care Management. Previously practicing as a RN for more than a decade, this provides a unique perspective of the standards across different aspects of care. Adept at providing insightful opinions from the provider perspective and also keen insight at the operational aspects of care, which can prove particularly useful when seeking initial chart reviews for merit. Featured speaker at Professional Conferences at the local and national level on risk management, including...
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Jason P Kidde, PA-C

13 year fellowship trained acute care PA

Salt Lake City, Utah
Urgent Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - fracture management, back pain, hand injuries, syncope, misdiagnosis, infectious disease, thrombosis management, lacerations, splinting, delayed diagnosis, headache, abnormal vital signs, chest pain, Physician Assistant, EKG, abdominal pain, fever, stroke, anaphylaxis, urgent care
Jason Kidde is an ER fellowship-trained Physician Associate with 13 years of experience in urgent care and 6 years of experience in emergency medicine. He has managed tens of thousands of acute care presentations in high volume, high acuity settings including cases of high medical complexity. He manages a peer review group within his organization service line that reviews cases in which standard of care or diagnostic accuracy is questioned, particularly when a poor patient outcome has occurred. He applies structured clinical reasoning and maintains a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine in both practice and case review. Additionally, he has dedicated experience in acute injury, having been the principal clinician at Solitude Mountain Ski Resort which sees large volumes of dislocations, fractures, and emergency triage. Jason's combined experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, and peer review allows him to provide clear, objective analysis in matters involving stand...
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Morgan Meeks, PA-C, CLCP

Life Care Planner

Charleston, West Virginia
Life Care Planning - certifieid life care planner, physician assistant expoert witness, life care planning expert, personal injury medical expert, catastrophic injury expert, future medical cost expert, traumatic brain injury life care planner, experect witness for medical damages, medical legal consulting for attorneys, life expectancy
I am a certified Physician Assistant with a decade of direct patient care experience and a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) providing detailed, medically accurate, and cost-supported life care plans for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. My clinical background spans inpatient hospital medicine, outpatient pulmonary care, and primary care settings, giving me broad insight into acute, chronic, and catastrophic medical conditions. I bring a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine, diagnostic interpretation, and interdisciplinary care coordination—skills that directly inform the precision and defensibility of my life care plans. As the founder of Meeks Consulting LLC, I work independently to review medical records, identify future medical and rehabilitation needs, and generate comprehensive life care plans that account for projected services, durable medical equipment, home modifications, therapy, medications, and attendant care. I specialize in cases involving traumatic b...