Sedation Expert Witnesses
Sedation 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 sedation. The sedation expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Child Abuse, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery, Dentist, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Management, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Pain Management - Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesiology, and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
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Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert (Adult & Pediatrics)
Ajani Medical Consulting PLLC
Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, child abuse/neglect, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, delay in diagnosis, wrongful death, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Texas. 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 an active state license TX in good standing.
Contact by email: abdallah.ajani.md@gmail.c...
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Andreas Plackis, MD
TRIPLE BOARD-CERTIFIED CARDIAC ANESTHESIOLOGIST
Little Rock, Arkansas
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiac Surgery, ACLS Code Blue, Airway ETT LMA, Arterial Line, Central Line, Awareness, Difficult Intubation, Drug Error, ECMO, Heart Transplant, Hypotension, Hypoxia, Sedation, Nerve Block, Spinal Epidural, Preoperative, PACU, Positioning, Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
• OVERVIEW: Award-winning, Vanderbilt-trained, triple board-certified cardiac anesthesiologist.
• CERTIFICATIONS: Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology and Cardiac Anesthesiology) and National Board of Echocardiography (Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography)
• PRACTICE: Robust general and cardiac anesthesia full-time clinical practice. Provides care for complex patients at the only heart transplant center in Arkansas. One of a select few Arkansas anesthesiologists who provides TEE imaging guidance for numerous structural heart interventions.
• ACHIEVEMENT: Top 1-3%ile national ranking compared to peers in all eligible American Board of Anesthesiology licensing and training examinations.
• EDUCATION: Experienced public speaker and presenter with numerous local...
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Victor L. Mandoff, MD, FASA
AWARD WINNING ANESTHESIOLOGY EXPERT WITNESS
Little Rock, Arkansas
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine
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Acute Pain, Regional, Airway injuries, Difficult Airways, Critical Care, ACLS, BLS, Codes, Trauma Emergencies, Drug errors, Narcotics, Neuromuscular Blockers, Propofol Pharma, Invasive-catheters, OR fires, Simulation, Position/Nerve injuries, Sedation, Recall, Vents
I am a Board-Certified fully practicing Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Since this is a teaching hospital, training residents helps me keep up-to-date and stay current in knowledge and practice evidence-based medicine. I have over 20 years of clinical experience and have won many teaching awards like "Golden Apple Award" or "Red Sash Award" and "Educational Excellence Award" presented to me by residents, students, and the College of Medicine. Last year I became a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA). The FASA designation is the "highest acknowledgment that recognizes years of dedication to exceptional education, leadership and commitment to the specialty" as per American Society of Anesthesiologists website.
I am also Critical Care Fellowship trained at the Cleveland Clinic Medical Foundation and was Critical Care Board Certified and practiced Critical Care Medicine 2006 to about 2016.
UAMS provides care...
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DAVID MARK SPIRO
Board Certified, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Spiro Consulting
Little Rock, Arkansas
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
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Antimicrobials, Research, Depression, Child abuse, Obesity, Antibiotics, Migraine, Suicide, Child maltreatment, Orthopedics, Intussusception, Appendicitis, Gastroenteritis, Sepsis, Sedation, Clinical Pathways, Migraine, Trauma, Head Injury, Meningitis
I am a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician with over three decades of experience providing and overseeing care in high-acuity settings, including major children’s hospitals, Level 1 trauma centers, and community emergency departments. I currently serve as Section Chief and Endowed Chair of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
My practice focuses on the management of critically ill and injured children, with expertise in pediatric trauma, airway emergencies, sepsis, child maltreatment, and complex medical presentations. I have served in key leadership roles—including Medical Director, Research Director, and Interim Section Chief—responsible for clinical operations, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.
I bring particular strength in evaluating standard of care within the realities of emergency medicine, including the constraints and decision-making ...
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Ariel Cohen, DO
Leira Physician Services
California
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Airway, Appendicitis, Asthma, Car Accidents, Febrile Illness / Fever, Fractures, Elder Neglect, Vascular access, Resuscitation, Sepsis, Simulation, Stroke, Wounds, Psychiatric Emergencies (Suicide), Sedation, Trauma, Ultrasound, Non-accidental trauma (child abuse), Newborn Care, Video laryngoscopy (Intubation)
I am dual board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medicine. I have 10 years of clinical experience and have worked in most emergency department settings including Academic/Level 1 trauma centers, community hospitals, rural critical access hospitals and hybrid settings. I also have administrative experience.
A few highlights from my CV include the following:
-Expert for public defenders in criminal cases for the indigent
-Peer reviewer for state boards
-Medical consultant for state medical board
-Consultant for Children's Advocacy Center (investigates child abuse, neglect, homicide)
-Peer reviewer for private company
-Peer review committee member at academic center
-Pediatric child abuse liaison at academic center
-Interim Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Quality Director
In addition to chart review, I am an experienced writer and have authored a book chapter, case studies and research articles.
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Robert J Hoffman, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
California
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Appendicitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Respiratory arrest, Testicular torsion, Cardiac arrest, Fracture, Meningitis, Seizure, Addiction, Child abuse, Head trauma, Overdose/Poisoning, Sepsis/Septic shock, Drug testing, Dehydration, Headache, Pneumonia, Shock, Sedation
I'm fellowship trained and board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Pediatrics, and also board certified in Addiction Medicine and Health Care Leadership, Administration, and Management. I have 25 years of experience providing and overseeing care in pediatric emergency departments and emergency departments including in major children's hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers, currently at the largest children's emergency department in the US.
I am the lead editor of the 2nd most widely used pediatric emergency medicine textbook in the USA, The 5 Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, and I have over 300 publications in the areas of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. I am frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine.
My pediatric emergency medicine practice focuses on the management of critically ill and inj...
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James M Sonner, MD
Pharmacology and Toxicology Expert Witness
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Pharmacology, Toxicology
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pharmacovigilance, drug error, drug overdose, adverse drug reaction, neuropharmaceutical, sedation, perioperative injury, medication error, anesthesia, opioid overdose, forensic, drug interaction, surgery, complication, patient monitoring, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug safety, postmortem, pharmacogenetics
SUMMARY
Board-certified anesthesiologist and pharmacology expert with over 35 years of clinical and academic experience.
Former Professor (now Professor Emeritus) of Anesthesiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with deep expertise in drug mechanisms, anesthetic pharmacology, and chemistry
Former anesthesiologist with UC San Francisco and with Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles
Extensive NIH-funded research background. Almost 100 peer-reviewed publications, with drug development expertise.
Available for expert witness services in pharmacology and toxicology with strengths in drug mechanisms, drug safety, and drug interactions
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Master of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Harvey Mudd College
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
California State Medical Board License No. G 67923
American Board of Anesthesiology No 22472
Drug Enforcement...
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Daniel Abraham, MD
Academic Clinical Anesthesiologist
Los Angeles, California
Anesthesiology, Medical Management
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Anesthesiology, General Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Sedation, Regional Anesthesia, Peri-operative Management, Airway management, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Epidural blocks, Spinal Blocks, Medication Errors, Post Anesthesia Care Unit(PACU) emergencies, Nerve Injury, Ambulatory Surgery
Dr. Daniel Abraham is an actively practicing, board-certified Anesthesiologist who draws his experience from his many years working at nationally renowned major academic centers, like the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Abraham currently holds a faculty position at the University of Southern California with a full-time clinical practice that is focused on evidence-based medicine and up to date clinical knowledge, with a focus on regional anesthesia. Dr. Abraham has extensive experience taking care of high acuity, sick patients in a variety of peri-operative environments, while supervising residents, fellows, and certified nurse anesthetists. He has extensive experience in evaluation, assessment, and management of patient complications in the operative space. His experience has included being a physician leader on a number of hospital committees focused on patient satisfaction, safety, and efficiency. Currently expecting acceptance as an expert witness fo...
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Mike Farag, DO
Mountain Center, California
Emergency Medicine
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Aneurysm, Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Intubation, Allergic Reaction, Appendicitis, Sedation, DKA, Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Foreign Body, Fracture, Cardiac, Renal Gastrointestinal, Obstetric Emergency, Psychiatric Emergency, Hemorrhage, Sepsis, Torsion, Stroke
Additional search/index terms:
Heart Failure, Infection, Intracranial, Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction/Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism, COVID 19, Accident and Central Line.
Dr. Mike Farag is:
- Trained at a Level 1 trauma hospital in Charleston WV.
- Board-certified in Emergency Medicine.
- Practicing as a Full-Time EM physician in a high volume ER.
- Licensed in the state of California.
- A teaching Physician who trains ER/IM/FP residents and medical students.
- Residency trained in bedside ultrasound.
- Director of the scribe program in a community hospital ED training scribes on accurate documentations and appropriate and thorough charting.
- Works at a stroke and vascular Medical Center.
Dr. Mike Farag has:
- Oversight/supervision of Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner mid-level providers.
- Provided medical care for numerous VIPs and famous individuals and their family members.
- Completed a SEAK expert-witness training course.
- Been certified in ACLS, PA...
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Shawn Kaku, MD
Critical Care Physician Expert Witness
San Ramon, California
Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Sepsis, Respiratory failure, Trauma, Stroke, Neuro, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), ICU, Anoxic Brain Injury, Mechanical Ventilation, Acute Respiratory Distress (ARDS), Shock, ICU procedure complication, ICU delay of care, Pulmonary Embolism, Multi-Organ Failure, Brain hemorrhage, Overdose, Infection, Airway management, Sedation
Shawn Kaku, MD, is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Medicine and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University Hospital
Dr Kaku has over 12 years of clinical experience in Critical Care Medicine, and hold privileges at 3 hospitals systems in the California Bay Area (Kaiser Permanente, Sutter and Stanford). He has experience with medical and surgical patients, including traumatic and neurological injuries.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Kaku has held multiple leadership roles including ICU Director, Vice Chair of Medicine, and Chair of Medicine and has helped develop the ICU program at Sutter Eden as well as the Emergency Critical Care program at Stanford University
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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
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Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert (Adult & Pediatrics)
Ajani Medical Consulting PLLC
California
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, child abuse/neglect, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, delay in diagnosis, wrongful death, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Texas. 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 an active state license TX in good standing.
Contact by email: abdallah.ajani.md@gmail.c...
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Jeremy Laney, MD
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Liver transplant, Cardiac Surgery, Pain management, Airway management, Sedation, Awareness under anesthesia, Echocardiography, Epidural, Intubation, ECMO, Heart Transplant, General Surgery, Life Support, Ventilaltion, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Lung Transplant, Surgery, ACLS, Ventilator
Board-certified, fellowship-trained anesthesiologist at Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California (USC). Received my Medical Doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2016. Completed my residency in Anesthesiology at Los Angeles County + USC program. Completed fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at Keck Medical Center of USC. Currently working full-time at Keck Medical Center of USC as a full time clinician and assistant professor. This is a high-volume surgical center with complex cases and requires teaching fellows, residents and medical students in anesthesiology. Well-educated on current literature in my field.
Board certified in perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (heart imaging). Provide anesthesia services for many types of surgical cases but specialize in cardiac and liver transplant. Ample clinical experience in other surgical cases (including outpatient). Expert witness experience since 2021 to clients all ...
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Timothy Vo, MD
Emergency Medicine | Complimentary case discussion
Denver, Colorado
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Standard of care, Sepsis, Stroke, Trauma, Sedation, Case review, Transfer, Failure to diagnose, Failure to treat, Embolism, MI, General emergency medicine, General urgent care medicine, Medical malpractice, Mold
Board-certified in Emergency Medicine. Residency trained at the combined Denver Health Medical Center/University of Colorado program, one of the oldest and most highly regarded Emergency Medicine residency programs in the country, where I was awarded Best Resident Teacher. I have been in the continuous practice of full-time clinical medicine since 2014, former clinical faculty at the University of Colorado. Published several peer-reviewed articles in the medical literature, on topics such as anticoagulation and venous thromboembolism, subdural hematoma, and meningoencephalitis. Experience in hospitals of trauma designation 1-4, freestanding ERs, and urgent care. Currently employed full time in clinical practice.
Clear communicator and can confidently translate medical reasoning into lay terms. Awarded for my teaching ability; if I can teach a student, I can teach a jury. Letters of referral from attorneys and sample of work product happily provided upon request.
I offer a n...
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Carli McGee, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician in Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Pediatrics, Urgent Care Medicine
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Pediatric Emergency, telehealth, pneumonia, respiratory infection, gastrointestinal illness, head and neck infection, headache, fracture, skin/soft tissue infection, musculoskeletal infection, sepsis, diabetic emergency, cancer, head and neck injury, motor vehicle accident, appendicitis, sedation
Dr. McGee is a pediatrician who has spent the last 12 years working in the Pediatric Urgent Care and Pediatric Emergency settings. She has experience in the diagnosis and urgent/emergent management of common pediatric conditions including respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal illnesses, head and neck infections, headaches, fractures, skin/soft tissue infections, musculoskeletal infections, sepsis, diabetic emergencies, new cancer diagnoses, head and neck injuries, appendicitis, and many others. She is experienced in multiple procedures including: procedural sedation, laceration repair, splinting, lumbar puncture, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, non-invasive airway management, and reduction of simple joint dislocations. She has worked in large academic institutions as well as in small satellite locations with limited resources.
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Eric A Harris, MD, MBA
University of Miami / Miller School of Medicine
Weston, Florida
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology
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alternate site anesthesiology, sedation, obstetric anesthesiology, non-operating room anesthesia, neuroanesthesia
I have been in academic practice for over 26 years and currently serve at the rank of Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology. I have been the director of the alternate site anesthesiology service at our institution for 23 years. My primary areas of expertise are pediatric anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesiology, and sedation and anesthesia for cases performed outside of the operating room (radiology suites, GI station, etc.) However, I have extensive experience in all areas of anesthesiology with the exception of cardiac anesthesiology and chronic pain management. I am board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, as well as sub-specialty boarded in pediatric anesthesiology. I am fluent in English and conversational in Spanish and French, and have excellent writing skills and numerous publications. I have over 15 years of deposition and trial experience. Due to a contractual obligation, I am unable to serve as an expert witness for plaintiffs in the state ...
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Alex Zajac, MD
Pediatric/Adult Anesthesiology Expert Witness
A to Z Expert Witness Services, LLC
Wellington, Florida
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology
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General Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Neonatal Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, Hypoxic Brain Injury, Cardiac Arrest, Difficult Airway, Lost Airway, Hypoxia, Spine Surgery, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Sedation, Medication Errors, Nerve Injury, Positioning
Award-winning dual board-certified anesthesiologist and pediatric anesthesiologist who trained at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Licensed in the state of Florida and works full-time as an anesthesiologist/pediatric anesthesiologist at St. Mary’s Medical Center and Palm Beach International Surgery Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Extensive experience with medical direction; supervising certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified anesthesiologist assistants as well as solo practice. Multiple publications and grand rounds presentations.
Dr. Zajac serves as a medical expert witness in the fields of anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology. Dr. Zajac can opine on standard of care and medical malpractice for either plaintiff or defense counsel and is adept in providing his expert opinion on events that occur during the perioperative time period. Unblemished record and highly responsive to emails and phone cal...
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Robert J Hoffman, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
Florida
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Appendicitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Respiratory arrest, Testicular torsion, Cardiac arrest, Fracture, Meningitis, Seizure, Addiction, Child abuse, Head trauma, Overdose/Poisoning, Sepsis/Septic shock, Drug testing, Dehydration, Headache, Pneumonia, Shock, Sedation
I'm fellowship trained and board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Pediatrics, and also board certified in Addiction Medicine and Health Care Leadership, Administration, and Management. I have 25 years of experience providing and overseeing care in pediatric emergency departments and emergency departments including in major children's hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers, currently at the largest children's emergency department in the US.
I am the lead editor of the 2nd most widely used pediatric emergency medicine textbook in the USA, The 5 Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, and I have over 300 publications in the areas of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. I am frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine.
My pediatric emergency medicine practice focuses on the management of critically ill and inj...
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Jared N Konner, DO
Anesthesiology, General and Cardiothoracic
Naperville, Illinois
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Cardiac Arrest, Airway ETT LMA, Awareness, Difficult intubation, Code Blue, Procedural complication, Drug error, Respiratory hypoxia, Regional block, Spinal epidural, PACU post anesthesia care, Nerve injury, Positioning, Central arterial, Swan PA catheter, Transesophageal echo TEE, ECMO, Transplant, Cardiopulmonary bypass, Sedation
Board certified in anesthesiology (Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL) and adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology (NYU Langone Health in New York, NY), with advanced qualifications in perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (Diplomate, National Board of Echocardiography).
Full-time clinical anesthesiologist practicing in an all-physician practice. Specialty expertise in cardiac, thoracic, vascular and cardiac electrophysiological surgical cases, including those involving cardiopulmonary bypass, invasive line placement and mechanical circulatory support.
Maintains robust practice involving all other aspects of anesthesia care (general, pediatric, regional and ambulatory, endoscopic, obstetrical, orthopedic, and neurosurgical cases). Extensive background in airway management, peripheral nerve blocks, surgical positioning concerns and invasive line/monitor placement.
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Joshua T Korte, MD
Cardiothoracic and Perioperative Anesthesiologist
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Anesthesiology
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Anesthesia, Trauma, Preoperative Care, Obstetrics (OB), Cardiac, Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), Thoracic, Clearance, Vascular, Orthopedic, Ambulatory, Neurosurgery, Endoscopy, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Cath Lab, Sedation, Code Blue and CPR, Regional and Nerve Injury, PACU, Airway
Available for plaintiff or defense work reviewing cases, writing reports, and/or testifying at deposition or trial.
Dr. Joshua Korte is a board certified and fellowship trained anesthesiologist. He provides comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care.
His current anesthesia practice environment requires expertise in multiple clinical settings including a small community hospital, ambulatory surgery centers and an advanced tertiary care hospital.
Dr. Korte specializes in anesthesia for cardiac and thoracic surgery with fellowship training from the University of Cincinnati in 2018-19. He also has diplomate certification in advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) evaluation from 2019 onward.
In his current clinical setting, he helps with pre-operative evaluation and management. He provides pre-operative clearance for patients prior to undergoing surgery and anesthesia.
Dr. Korte’s practice has a relationship with Indiana University S...
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Hannah Bischoff, CRNA
CRNA Anesthesia Standard of Care
Prospect, Kentucky
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology
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endoscopy, colonoscopy, EGD, aspiration, MAC, Upper endoscopy, GI, sedation, NORA, Propofol Sedation, deep sedation, airway management, Anesthesia Monitoring Standards, Anesthesia-Related Complications, ASA Classification, Hypoxia, Respiratory Arrest, awareness, Capnography, Unplanned Intubation
I am a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with over four years of clinical experience providing anesthesia care in high-acuity inpatient hospitals and high-volume outpatient surgery centers. My practice includes extensive experience in anesthesia for gastrointestinal endoscopy, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy (EGD), with participation in more than 1,000 endoscopic procedures.
I obtained my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia from the University of Cincinnati, where I completed advanced training in anesthesia pharmacology, physiology, and evidence-based perioperative care. My clinical background includes the delivery of monitored anesthesia care (MAC) and deep sedation using propofol, management of airway and respiratory events in non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) environments, and physiologic monitoring in fast-paced procedural settings with rapid patient turnover.
I routinely care for patients across the ASA spectrum, including individuals w...
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Alexis J Carras, MD
Hopkins-trained, 20 yrs expert witness experience
Carras Colder Carras
Ellicott City, Maryland
Anesthesiology
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general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, ophthalmologic, outpatient/ambulatory anesthesia, sedation, airway management, PACU complications, hypoxia, injury, hypotension/hypertension, medication error, spinal and epidural blocks, intraoperative and postoperative events, preoperative evaluation, standard of care, supervision
Dr. Alexis J. Carras is a board-certified anesthesiologist with over 25 years of full-time clinical practice and more than 20 years of experience as a consultant and expert witness in anesthesiology. He has reviewed over 75 medico-legal cases and has provided expert testimony in approximately 15 depositions as well as in court. His clinical expertise spans all major subspecialties of anesthesiology, including high-risk surgical settings and outpatient procedures, and he has held multiple leadership positions in his practice as well as at the state level. His recent expert witnessing expertise includes patient selection and preparation, nerve injury, surgical complications, and airway loss. He serves as both a plaintiff and defendant expert.
He served as a governor-appointed physician member of the Maryland Board of Physicians from 2013 to 2017, where he participated in licensing and disciplinary oversight. He is currently the Secretary of the Maryland Board of Anesthesiologists. Hi...
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Paola Vietoris, RN, BSN
DUNKIRK, Maryland
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Critical Care, Sedation, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure, Sepsis, child abuse, Liver, Kidney, Pancreatic and Intestinal Transplantation, Peds Gastroenterology, Peds Hematology/Oncology, Seizures, Procedural Sedation, Pre-op and post-op surgical care
I am a full-time practicing RN with over 30 years' experience working in a pediatric ICU at a major medical institution in Washington, DC. My work primarily is with critically ill newborns and young adults. Skills and experience include caring for patients in multisystem organ failure, respiratory distress, respiratory failure, liver, small bowel, pancreatic and kidney transplant, neurological, pre-op and post-op surgical care, and neurosurgical diseases, infectious diseases, non-accidental trauma (NAT) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Consistent focus on evidence-based nursing care as well as other nursing standards.
I am a licensed registered nurse (RN) with an unrestricted nursing license in 37 states and the District of Columbia.
My extensive experience enables me to provide expert witness services to attorneys and other legal professionals.
Available for consultation, case evaluation, deposition and testimony.
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Mohammad E AbuHishmeh, MD, FCCP, MBAc
Pulmonary & Critical Care Expert - UMass Chan
Shifa Health
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine
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ARDS, Respiratory failure, Mechanical ventilation, Mechanical ventilation, ICU care, Critical care medicine, Sepsis, Shock, Brain Death, Intubation, Airway management, Pulmonary embolism, COPD exacerbation, Asthma exacerbation, Pneumonia, Hospital-acquired infection, Delirium ICU, Sedation, Weaning ventilation, Medical malpractice ICU
I am a board-certified Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physician, Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), Assistant Professor of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School–Baystate, Program Director of the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, and Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program at Baystate Medical Center.
I maintain an active clinical practice in pulmonary medicine and critical care, caring for critically ill patients in the ICU and patients with complex pulmonary diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My areas of expertise include respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, ARDS, sepsis, shock, pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, pleural disease, pulmonary nodules, and hospital-based medicine.
Since 2021, I have led pulmonary and critical care simulation and procedural training for fellows and have served as chair of our ICU Sedation and Liberation Committee, helping develop and implem...
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Ketan Chopra, MD
Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Expert Witness
Detroit, Michigan
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine
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Anesthesiology, Pain management, Regional anesthesia, chronic pain, interventional pain, epidural injections, nerve blocks, medical malpractice, perioperative medicine, anesthesia complications, spinal stimulation, patient safety, opioid management, multimodal analgesia, acute pain, sedation
Dr. Ketan Chopra is a highly trained anesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, currently practicing at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan. He completed his chief residency in anesthesiology at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University and a fellowship in interventional pain medicine at the University of Michigan.
With board certifications in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr. Chopra specializes in managing complex pain conditions using state-of-the-art techniques, including regenerative medicine, spinal interventions, and neuromodulation. As a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, he is committed to advancing the field through education, research, and mentorship.
Dr. Chopra is actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and the American Society of Anesthesiology. He is a sought-after speaker at national conferences, addressing topics such as cervical spine interventi...
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Mohammad A Hussain, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
Emergency Medicine
dearborn, Michigan
Emergency Medicine, Child Abuse
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stroke, trauma, heart attack, sepsis, intubate, critical care, diagnosis, chest pain, airway, emergency, ultrasound, sedation, procedure, pulmonary embolism, clot, orthopedic
Emergency Medicine physician actively practicing in high-volume emergency departments in the United States. Experienced in the evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions, including cardiac emergencies, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, trauma, orthopedic injuries, and critical illness.
Extensive procedural experience including endotracheal intubation, procedural sedation, central venous catheter placement, chest tube thoracostomy, laceration repair, fracture and dislocation reduction, point-of-care ultrasound (including FAST examinations), and emergency resuscitation. Regularly responsible for rapid triage, diagnosis, stabilization, and disposition decisions in high-acuity settings.
Familiar with current Emergency Medicine standards of care, clinical protocols, documentation practices, and risk stratification in both community and high-acuity emergency department environments. Experience working with diverse patient populati...
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Leslie F Crawford Koenig
Ketamine - Emergency Physician
Elkhorn, Nebraska
Emergency Medicine
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Ketamine Clinics, Military medicine, Integrative Medicine, sepsis, Airway emergencies, Failure to Diagnose, Pregnancy, Pulmonary Embolism, Ectopic, Stroke, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Myocardial Infarction, ketamine, sedation
Emergency Medicine board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM.)
Founder of Waybridge Ketamine Clinics, member of American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists & Practitioners (ASKP3). Integrative Medicine Fellowship trained.
Served as Medical Officer in US Navy Medical Corps with USMC combat tour achieving rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Active clinical practice and experience treating adults and children spanning a Level 1 trauma center, mid-sized community emergency departments and rural, critical access emergency departments in multiple states. Currently practicing in a community setting treating a population of over 800k and 27k.
Experienced educator, author, and public speaker.
Proficient in Spanish.
Highly educated having completed her medical education at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, residency at the Naval Medical Hospital San Diego (NMCSD), and ongoing fellowship at University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center of Integrative M...
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Ariel Cohen, DO
Leira Physician Services
Las Vegas, Nevada
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Airway, Appendicitis, Asthma, Car Accidents, Febrile Illness / Fever, Fractures, Elder Neglect, Vascular access, Resuscitation, Sepsis, Simulation, Stroke, Wounds, Psychiatric Emergencies (Suicide), Sedation, Trauma, Ultrasound, Non-accidental trauma (child abuse), Newborn Care, Video laryngoscopy (Intubation)
I am dual board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medicine. I have 10 years of clinical experience and have worked in most emergency department settings including Academic/Level 1 trauma centers, community hospitals, rural critical access hospitals and hybrid settings. I also have administrative experience.
A few highlights from my CV include the following:
-Expert for public defenders in criminal cases for the indigent
-Peer reviewer for state boards
-Medical consultant for state medical board
-Consultant for Children's Advocacy Center (investigates child abuse, neglect, homicide)
-Peer reviewer for private company
-Peer review committee member at academic center
-Pediatric child abuse liaison at academic center
-Interim Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Quality Director
In addition to chart review, I am an experienced writer and have authored a book chapter, case studies and research articles.
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Jonathan Mazer, MD
Montclair, New Jersey
Anesthesiology
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General Anesthesia, Sedation, Regional Nerve Block, Spinal, Epidural, Thoracic, Orthopedic, Obstetrics, Vascular, Endoscopy, Urology, Gynecology, Spine, Brain, Neurosurgery, Airway, Intubation, Interventional Radiology, Ambulatory, Ophthalmology
Harvard-Trained. Board Certified in Anesthesiology. Previous case review experience. Published on neuraxial anesthesia. Presentation at a national conference on ambulatory anesthesia. Multiple poster presentations. Graduated from medical school with a distinction in research. Currently in private practice performing a wide variety of anesthetic cases (General Anesthesia, Sedation, Regional/Nerve Blocks, Spinal, Epidural, Thoracic, Orthopedic, Obstetrics, Vascular, Endoscopy, Urology, Gynecology, Spine, Brain, Neurosurgery, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ambulatory, Ophthalmology, ENT/Otolaryngology, Plastics, Adult, Pediatric, Out of OR). Both efficient and thorough with case review.
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Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert (Adult & Pediatrics)
Ajani Medical Consulting PLLC
New Mexico
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, child abuse/neglect, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, delay in diagnosis, wrongful death, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Texas. 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 an active state license TX in good standing.
Contact by email: abdallah.ajani.md@gmail.c...
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Stephen A Vitkun, MD, AM, MBA, PhD
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, New York
Anesthesiology, Pharmacology- Clinical
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Clinical Research, Institutional Review Board, IRB, Business, Administration, Anesthesia Technology, Accreditation, ACLS, BLS, Paramedic Education, Dental Anesthesia, Quality Assurance, Airway Management/Intubation, Pre-Operative Evaluation, Difficult Airway, Sedation, Opioids, Hypoxia, General Anes
Clinical Research
Institutional Review Board, IRB
Business, Administration
Anesthesia Technology
Accreditation
ACLS, BLS
Paramedic Education
Dental Anesthesia
Airway Management/Intubation
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Quality Assurance
Difficult Airway
Sedation
Opioids
Hypoxia
General Anesthesia
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Michelle Kars, MD, FAAP
Chief Anesthesiology - Pediatric Faculty
New York, New York
Pediatric Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology
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Trauma Emergencies, Narcotics, Propopol, Recovery room PACU, Positioning, Regional Anesthesia nerve blocks, Difficult intubation, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Acute pain management, Nerve injury, Airway injuries, Hypotension, Laryngospasm Bronchospasm, Airway management, Drug errors, Patient Safety, Sedation, Hypoxia, Fire, Codes
Division Chief, Pediatric Anesthesiology
Medical Expert work for both Pediatric and Adult Patients- Triple board-certified in Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology, and Pediatrics.
Dr. Michelle Kars is the Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology at Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center and an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Dr. Kars has extensive experience in perioperative care for both pediatric and adult patients. She has led numerous clinical and operational initiatives, including launching a 24/7 pediatric acute pain service, developing the first ACGME-accredited pediatric anesthesiology fellowship at Northwell, and overseeing the design and opening of a new state-of-the-art pediatric operating room complex. She has been a leader in patient safety and quality at her institution for over 10 years.
A national and international speaker with over 100 presentations and 20 peer-revie...
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Robert J Hoffman, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
New York, New York
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Appendicitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Respiratory arrest, Testicular torsion, Cardiac arrest, Fracture, Meningitis, Seizure, Addiction, Child abuse, Head trauma, Overdose/Poisoning, Sepsis/Septic shock, Drug testing, Dehydration, Headache, Pneumonia, Shock, Sedation
I'm fellowship trained and board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Pediatrics, and also board certified in Addiction Medicine and Health Care Leadership, Administration, and Management. I have 25 years of experience providing and overseeing care in pediatric emergency departments and emergency departments including in major children's hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers, currently at the largest children's emergency department in the US.
I am the lead editor of the 2nd most widely used pediatric emergency medicine textbook in the USA, The 5 Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, and I have over 300 publications in the areas of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. I am frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine.
My pediatric emergency medicine practice focuses on the management of critically ill and inj...
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Yuriy S Bronshteyn, MD, FASE
Anesthesiology, Critical Care, & Ultrasound Expert
Yuriy Bronshteyn
Durham, North Carolina
Anesthesiology, Radiology
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anesthesiology, airway management, echocardiography, point-of-care ultrasound, critical care, intensive care, aspiration, difficult airway, endoscopy, perioperative medicine, standard of care, medical malpractice, general anesthesia, sedation, vascular access, regional nerve blocks, cardiac anesthesia, ECMO, cardiac critical care
Dr. Bronshteyn holds six active board certifications spanning the following subspecialties: anesthesiology; critical care medicine; neurocritical care; advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE); critical care echocardiography (CCE); and comprehensive adult echocardiography. His clinical practice includes but is not limited to the following: perioperative anesthesiology; medical and surgical critical care; cardiothoracic critical care; advanced hemodynamic monitoring; airway management; mechanical ventilation; shock and resuscitation; echocardiography; and point-of-care ultrasound.
A nationally recognized leader in diagnostic ultrasound and echocardiography, Dr. Bronshteyn has helped shape national standards for physician training, competency assessment, credentialing, and clinical use of point-of-care ultrasound. He served as Chair of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Ad Hoc Committee on Point-of-Care Ultrasound and subsequently as Editor-in-Chief ...
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Daniel J. Lantos, MSN, RN, CNML
Expert in Nursing Practice and Standards of Care
Concord, North Carolina
Nursing Administration, Medical Management
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Medication errors, patient falls, restraints, restrictive interventions, central lines, infection prevention, infection control, CLABSI, CAUTI, pressure ulcers, bedsores, informed consent, HIPAA, staffing, delegation, scope of care, sedation, endoscopy, radiology, critical care
I am a Registered Nurse leader with a Master’s Degree and professional certification in Nursing Leadership. With strong bedside and management experience in Critical Care and procedural departments, I have dedicated many years to ensuring quality and compliance in high-performing patient care areas. This includes addressing patient care issues such as patient falls, pressure ulcer prevention, physical restraints, infection prevention, and procedural sedation; regulatory issues such as HIPAA, scope of care, delegation, and informed consent; and evaluating the circumstances around adverse events such as medication errors, patient misidentification, and incorrect execution of orders. I have precepted new hires, developed onboarding programs, and been extensively involved with hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary steps, and maintaining a Just Culture. I am comfortable and experienced with documentation audits and medical record chart review. I have experience being deposed and ...
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Zachary Ginsberg, MD, MPP, FACEP
Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Surgery
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ICU, Intensive Care, Central Line, Intubation, Airway, Sedation, Resuscitation, Sepsis, Shock, ICU Delirium, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Stroke, Appendicitis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Aneurysm
Faculty at Duke University Hospital with dual appointment in Trauma and Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. Actively practicing physician who works shifts in both the intensive care unit (ICU) and the emergency department.
Able to provide a review of the Emergency Department and ICU components of a case given combination of training, board certification and clinical practice. One of only a small number of physicians who is Board Certified in both Emergency Medicine and Surgical Critical Care Medicine. This provides a review of both components of care in a single expert for a more efficient review of a case.
Educated at Brown and Harvard. Completed top Surgical Critical Care Fellowship (University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center). Winner of several awards during training/education and as faculty. Certified Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor. Regularly publishes.
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Jacob Kessen
CRNA Expert- Nurse Anesthetist
Edmond, Oklahoma
Anesthesiology, Nurse Anesthetist
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Malpractice, CRNA, Expert Witness, Standard of care, Airway Management, Obstetrics anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation, monitored anesthesia care, anesthesia documentation, certified registered nurse anesthetist expert, legal nurse consultant CRNA, anesthesia malpractice, anesthesia negligence, PACU, anesthesia, intubation
CRNA Expert Witness | Anesthesia Standard of Care | Airway, OB, Sedation, Regional | Clinical & Administrative Expertise
I’m a board-certified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with over 8 years of clinical anesthesia experience across diverse practice settings and 3 years of senior-level operational leadership. As a Vice President of Clinical Operations at Essential Anesthesia Management—a national organization supporting over 140 facilities—I bring a dual perspective to expert witness work: grounded clinical expertise and real-world administrative insight.
Expert Witness Experience
Since 2018, I have served as an expert witness on a wide range of anesthesia-related cases, providing impartial reviews and testimony for both plaintiff and defense teams. My experience includes:
• Case review and standard-of-care analysis
• Consultation with legal teams on case development and strategy
Attorneys appreciate my ability to translate complex anesthesia concepts into clear, cour...
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Taras Grosh, MD
UPenn Faculty | Anesthesiology, Pain, and Regional
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine
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Regional Anesthesiology, Nerve Injury, Pain Management, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Epidural Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, Orthopedic Anesthesia, Ultrasound guided procedures, General Anesthesia, Sedation, Intubation, Extubation, Difficult Airway, Trauma, Positioning, IV infiltration, cryoablation
Dr. Grosh is the Fellowship Director and Chief of Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a board-certified Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and fellowship trained in Regional Anesthesiology Acute and Chronic Pain management. He is the Director of Orthopedic Anesthesiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center overseeing clinical care of orthopedic surgical patients. Additionally, he is Chair of the Procedural Sedation Committee and the co-chair of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's Clinical Effectiveness Committee in which he oversees quality improvement and safety metrics for patients in the perioperative space.
Dr. Grosh is an expert in the field of regional anesthesiology, peripheral nerve blocks with local anesthetics and cryoablation, nerve injury, anesthesia for total joint replacement including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist as well as trauma resusci...
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Stephen M Sandelich, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine/General Pediatrics
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Substance Abuse Disorders, Emergency, Critical Care, General Pediatrics, Sedation, Mental Health Emergencies, Airway Emergencies, Resuscitation, Pain, Respiratory Emergencies, Cardiology, Sepsis, Poisoning, Nutrition, Orthopedics, Dehydration, Asthma, Shock, Allergy
Dr. Stephen M. Sandelich, a distinguished pediatric emergency medicine physician, currently serves as an Attending Physician at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and holds an Assistant Professorship in Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. With a robust educational background, Dr. Sandelich obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency in Pediatrics at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children.
Dr. Sandelich's clinical and research expertise encompasses a wide range of pediatric emergencies, including but not limited to substance abuse disorders, mental health crises, and the development of emergency department-based interventions. His certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS, ensuring his comprehensive preparedness for emergency medical situations.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sandelich has demonstra...
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Jesse Raiten, MD, FCCM
Critical Care & Anesthesiology- Full Professor
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine
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Critical Care Anesthesiology, Cardiac Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care, Airway Injury, Intubation, Thoracic Anesthesia, Respiratory Failure, Extubation, Medication Errors, Cardiac Arrest, Shock, Heart failure, Delirium, Sedation, ECMO and Impella, Sepsis, DVT, Critical Care Surgery
I have reviewed medical-legal cases from the OR and ICU for approximately a decade, for both the Plaintiff and Defense. I have been deposed and testified at trial multiple times. I have also served as an expert in drug patent cases, and cases involving defamation. I am a Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. I hold triple board certification (anesthesiology, critical care, echocardiography), I have advanced training in patient safety from Harvard, and I am the Patient Safety and Quality Officer for Anesthesia and Critical Care. I am highly experienced at analyzing patient injuries in the intra-operative and post-operative periods and determining their causes. My clinical work is divided between the OR and Heart Vascular ICU. I have extensive experience with patients undergoing routine outpatient surgery, as well as critically ill patients in the OR and ICU suffering from heart failure, respiratory failure, kidney failure and...
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Andreas Plackis, MD
TRIPLE BOARD-CERTIFIED CARDIAC ANESTHESIOLOGIST
Tennessee
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiac Surgery, ACLS Code Blue, Airway ETT LMA, Arterial Line, Central Line, Awareness, Difficult Intubation, Drug Error, ECMO, Heart Transplant, Hypotension, Hypoxia, Sedation, Nerve Block, Spinal Epidural, Preoperative, PACU, Positioning, Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
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SAME-DAY RESPONSE: Text/Call: (501) 570-6687. Email: plackismd@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
• OVERVIEW: Award-winning, Vanderbilt-trained, triple board-certified cardiac anesthesiologist.
• CERTIFICATIONS: Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology and Cardiac Anesthesiology) and National Board of Echocardiography (Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography)
• PRACTICE: Robust general and cardiac anesthesia full-time clinical practice. Provides care for complex patients at the only heart transplant center in Arkansas. One of a select few Arkansas anesthesiologists who provides TEE imaging guidance for numerous structural heart interventions.
• ACHIEVEMENT: Top 1-3%ile national ranking compared to peers in all eligible American Board of Anesthesiology licensing and training examinations.
• EDUCATION: Experienced public speaker and presenter with numerous local...
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Andreas Plackis, MD
TRIPLE BOARD-CERTIFIED CARDIAC ANESTHESIOLOGIST
Texas
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiac Surgery, ACLS Code Blue, Airway ETT LMA, Arterial Line, Central Line, Awareness, Difficult Intubation, Drug Error, ECMO, Heart Transplant, Hypotension, Hypoxia, Sedation, Nerve Block, Spinal Epidural, Preoperative, PACU, Positioning, Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
BOOK A FREE LITIGATION CONSULT TO DISCUSS YOUR SURGICAL CASE: calendly.com/plackismd
SAME-DAY RESPONSE: Text/Call: (501) 570-6687. Email: plackismd@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
• OVERVIEW: Award-winning, Vanderbilt-trained, triple board-certified cardiac anesthesiologist.
• CERTIFICATIONS: Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology and Cardiac Anesthesiology) and National Board of Echocardiography (Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography)
• PRACTICE: Robust general and cardiac anesthesia full-time clinical practice. Provides care for complex patients at the only heart transplant center in Arkansas. One of a select few Arkansas anesthesiologists who provides TEE imaging guidance for numerous structural heart interventions.
• ACHIEVEMENT: Top 1-3%ile national ranking compared to peers in all eligible American Board of Anesthesiology licensing and training examinations.
• EDUCATION: Experienced public speaker and presenter with numerous local...
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Omeed Khodaparast, MD FASA
Anesthesiology Medical Expert
Dallas, Texas
Anesthesiology
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Regional anesthesia, airway management, difficult intubation, hypotension, positioning, nerve injury, recovery room, nerve blocks, hypoxia, sedation, propofol, postoperative care, code, obstructive sleep apnea, fire
Dr. Omeed Khodaparast is a board-certified anesthesiologist in Dallas, Texas. With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Khodaparast is an expert in multiple facets of general anesthesia. His proficiency extends to advanced techniques such as ultrasound regional anesthesia, including peripheral nerve blocks for acute pain management, as well as propofol sedation and total IV anesthesia. In addition to his clinical devotion, Dr. Khodaparast holds pivotal leadership positions as the medical director and anesthesia chairman at a prestigious community hospital in Dallas. His influence further as an esteemed expert panelist for the Texas Medical Board, where he demonstrates his commitment to clinical standards and best practices. Recognized for his integrity and comprehensive knowledge, Dr. Khodaparast offers his services for both plaintiff and defense cases.
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Abdallah Ajani, MD, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Expert (Adult & Pediatrics)
Ajani Medical Consulting PLLC
Sugar Land, Texas
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, child abuse/neglect, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, delay in diagnosis, wrongful death, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home
Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Texas. 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 an active state license TX in good standing.
Contact by email: abdallah.ajani.md@gmail.c...
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Ryan Turkington, MD
Emergency Medicine ER Expert - Active Practice
San Antonio, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Heart Attack, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Shock, Meningitis, Fracture, Airway Management, Sedation, Critical Care, Infection
• Emergency Medicine Physician with over 7 years of experience as an attending physician
• Experience in multiple practice environments: level II and III trauma centers, community hospitals, large urban, suburban hospitals, and freestanding emergency departments
• Active clinical practice
• Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Turkington is an emergency medicine physician currently located in Texas with over 7 years of experience as an attending physician. He completed his emergency medicine residency in Louisiana and obtained his medical degree from McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. He has worked in numerous practice environments and has additional experience in teaching medical students and residents.
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Sohail Aslam, M.D.
Experienced, Practicing Emergency Physician
Austin, Texas
Emergency Medicine
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General Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary Embolism, Motor Vehicle Accident, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Sedation, Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Overdose, Central Line Placement, Appendicitis, Testicular Torsion, Sepsis, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Diagnosis Failure, Fractures
I have over 20 years of experience working as an Emergency Physician. I have worked at multiple different St. David's hospitals in the Austin, Texas area over that time. This includes time working at a Level II Trauma Center ER, a busy Community-Hospital ER, and Freestanding Emergency Rooms. I have skills diagnosing and treating a wide range of emergent and non-emergent conditions, including chest pain, headache, abdominal pain, gynecological complaints, lacerations, infections, sepsis, trauma, and more.
I am BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified. I've taught the Pediatric Advanced Life Support class to nurses and other medical providers in the past. I have been ATLS certified as well.
I served as Quality Assurance (QA) Director of the ER at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center for 3 years. In this role, I reviewed Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner charts for peer review. I also reviewed physician charts for quality assurance and peer review, including case reviews, morbid...
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Stephen E Milam, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Expert Witness
Roanoke, Virginia
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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Pharmacist Expert Witness, Pharmacy Expert Witness, Medication Error, Adverse Drug Event, Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, Critical Care Pharmacist, Toxicology, Drug Toxicity, Overdose, Opioid, Sepsis, Vasopressor, Pharmacokinetics, Medication Safety, Anticoagulation, Antimicrobial, Sedation, Drug Interaction, Pharmacy Malpractice
Stephen Milam, PharmD, BCEMP, BCCCP is a dual board-certified clinical pharmacy specialist with more than 15 years of specialized practice at the intersection of emergency medicine and critical care. He currently serves as Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, where he provides direct patient care in both the Emergency Department and ICU.
Dr. Milam holds Board Certifications in both Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP) and Emergency Medicine Pharmacy (BCEMP) from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties — a combination held by very few pharmacists nationally. His clinical work encompasses the full spectrum of high-acuity pharmacotherapy including sepsis management, toxicology, anticoagulation, hemodynamic support, sedation and analgesia, antimicrobial stewardship, and emergency resuscitation. He currently serves on the Stroke and Sepsis Committees at his institution, and previously served on the Code Blue and Antimicrobia...
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Neil Gupta, DDS
Comprehensive Care Dental Expert Witness
SEATTLE, Washington
Dentist
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prosthodontics, oral surgery, general dentisty, sedation, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, dental malpractice, board review claims, bisphosphonate, jaw necrosis, endodontics, local anesthesia, over treatment, trauma, Crown and bridge, Misdiagnosis, Local anesthesia, Inadequate treatment
SLCC dental hygiene program, supervising dentist, adjunct professor and committee member 2008
VA Puget Sound/SLC GPR residency clinician and attending 2006-current
ADA/CODA residency program site visitor 2022-current
Florida Dental Expert Witness Certificate
Previous experience with case review and deposition
Available nationally anytime for all case types large or small