Reproductive Health Expert Witnesses

Elma , Washington

Midwife, Nurse - Labor and Delivery Expert, Infertility Provider, Standards of Care, Fetal Monitoring Expert, Nursing Education Report, Women's Health Care Expert, Birth Injury Review, Obstetric Emergencies, Reproductive Health Provider, Clinical Documentation

As a Doctoral prepared Certified Nurse-Midwife, legal nurse consultant, nursing leader, and educator I have more than 20 years of experience in military and civilian healthcare. I have 14 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience, 6 years of active Certified Nurse-Midwife practice (still practicing), and more than 14 years of experience as an AWHONN Intermediate & Advanced Fetal Monitoring Instructor. My expertise includes women's health, obstetrics, infertility, gynecology, fetal surveillance, patient safety, quality improvement, and triage management. As a CNM, RNC-OB, and C-EFM certified clinician, I bring advanced expertise in obstetric risk assessment, fetal surveillance, patient safety, and evidence-based care. My experience includes leadership of midwifery services, quality improvement initiatives, graduate medical education mentoring, and interdisciplinary care teams. I have extensive experience reviewing complex clinical cases, medical records, quality events, and ob...

Seattle, Washington

Obesity, Family Medicine - Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, semaglutide, tirzepatide, GLP1, Obesity Medicine, Primary Care, Prediabetes, Weight Management, Menopause, Metabolic Health, Birth Control, Heart Disease Prevention, Family Medicine, Reproductive Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Women's Health, Cholesterol

Dr. Megan Melo, MD, is a Board-Certified Obesity and Family Medicine (Primary Care) Physician with extensive experience in adult obesity management and primary care for both children and adults. She is uniquely positioned to assist attorneys with cases involving a wide range of medical issues, including primary care, obesity management, with special expertise in the use of obesity medications such as Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound, cardiometabolic health (prediabetes, weight gain, heart disease prevention), pre-pregnancy counseling, miscarriages, contraception, menopause, and concussions. Dr. Melo’s comprehensive understanding of women’s health, particularly around metabolic care, menopause care, and reproductive health, makes her an invaluable expert witness for cases related to these areas. In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Melo is recognized for her ability to effectively communicate complex medical concepts in a clear, accessible way, both to her patients and in ...