Solvents Expert Witnesses

Irvine, California

Occupational Medicine, Toxicology - Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Internal Medicine, Lung, Cancer, Sleep Apnea, Solvents, Chemical Exposures, Workers' Compensation, Bauxite, Toxicology, Diabetes, Stroke, Rheumatological Disorders, Osteoarthritis, Pulmonary Disease, Fit-For-Duty, Chronic Pain, Gastrointestinal Issues

Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Toxicology, American Board of Independent Medical Evaluators, American Board of Quality Assurance Utilization Review Physicians, Board Certified Physician Advisor, Medical Review Officer, Certified Department of Transportation Medical Examiner, and certified in the use of the AMA Guides, for impairment determinations. Dr. Betancourt has numerous years of experience performing Independent Medical Evaluations (IME) within the scope of his credentials. His in-depth knowledge of Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Biochemistry and Toxicology, provide a solid framework to thoroughly investigate and determine causation and/or formulate recommendations, for return to work, FMLA issues, or long/short term disability benefits. Dr. Betancourt has performed IMEs addressing Ehlers-Danlos, heart disease (chronic and acute), diabetes with complications, pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal disease, cancer, strok...

California

Industrial Hygiene, Public Health - mathematical modeling, asbestos, pesticides, carbon composite fibers, reproductive agents, solvents, aerosol movement, exposure reconstruction, dose reconstruction

Asbestos and Man-Made Fibers: - Ten years’ experience in counting and identification of asbestos fibers, 1987 -1997. - Designed and documented clean-up and sampling procedures of USMC Harrier AV-8B mishap, Havelock, NC. Among the first scientists to collect data on damaged composite fiber materials, 1988. - Designed, supervised, and assisted with cleanup of major asbestos removal project, saving more than $150,000 in contract costs, Naval Air Rework Facility, MCAS Cherry Point, NC, 1988. - Provided industrial hygiene support from Naval Base Subic, Philippines, for asbestos removal and remediation after major steam pipe explosion on board USS MIDWAY, 1990. - Identified over 500 samples of asbestos containing material aboard USS INDEPENDENCE, saving more than $25,000 in contracted costs. Designed, supervised, and performed asbestos rip- outs while at sea. Performed all clearance sampling. Coordinated local national (Japan) asbestos removal procedures, 1992-1994...

Mill Valley, California

Neurology, Occupational Medicine - Neurotoxicology, Metals, Aluminum, Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Manganese, Thallium, Tin, Zinc, Solvents, Pesticides, gases/ asphyxiants, Carbon Monoxide, Electromyography, Environmental, Chemical Exposures, Toxic Neuropathy, Mold, Head trauma

Dr. Rutchik is one of very few physicians in the United States board certified both in Neurology and Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He is also an associate professor of Medicine at UCSF where he taught medical students, medical residents and nurses. He is also an experienced California State Qualified Medical Examiner. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). He provides clinical evaluations and treatment, including electromyography, of individuals and populations with suspected neurological illness secondary to workplace injuries or chemical exposure; neurological trauma, and neurological fitness for duty in safety sensitive populations. He has five office locations in Northern California; San Francisco, Richmond, Petaluma, Sacramento and Arcata, CA. Other services include independent medical examinations, medical record review, utilization review and consulting to ...

Fresno/Coarsegold, California

Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene - Asbestos, Lead, Heavy metals, Environmental Contamination, Indoor Air Quality, Occupational Health, Workers Compensation, Workplace Wrongful Death, Chemical Exposures, Drug Labs, Nicotine, Methamphetamine, Solvents, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's), Mold, Microbiological Contamination, Real Estate

Professor, Environmental Health/Industrial Hygiene, Department of Public Health, California State University Fresno, for 35 years. 40 years' experience providing consultations services in numerous US States to Local, State and Federal Government Agencies (IRS, US Post Office, US Navy, US Airforce, US Army, National Parks Service, and many others), Insurance companies, Law Firms, building owners (public, commercial and private), and private industry including many top 500 fortune companies. Extensive experience testifying in Federal Court, State Superior Courts, Workers Compensation Appeals Boards with an exceptionally high success rate. Extensive experience in depositions, trial preparation, jury selection and other matters to ensure a successful outcome at trial.

Kailua, Hawaii

Industrial Hygiene, Public Health - mathematical modeling, asbestos, pesticides, carbon composite fibers, reproductive agents, solvents, aerosol movement, exposure reconstruction, dose reconstruction

Asbestos and Man-Made Fibers: - Ten years’ experience in counting and identification of asbestos fibers, 1987 -1997. - Designed and documented clean-up and sampling procedures of USMC Harrier AV-8B mishap, Havelock, NC. Among the first scientists to collect data on damaged composite fiber materials, 1988. - Designed, supervised, and assisted with cleanup of major asbestos removal project, saving more than $150,000 in contract costs, Naval Air Rework Facility, MCAS Cherry Point, NC, 1988. - Provided industrial hygiene support from Naval Base Subic, Philippines, for asbestos removal and remediation after major steam pipe explosion on board USS MIDWAY, 1990. - Identified over 500 samples of asbestos containing material aboard USS INDEPENDENCE, saving more than $25,000 in contracted costs. Designed, supervised, and performed asbestos rip- outs while at sea. Performed all clearance sampling. Coordinated local national (Japan) asbestos removal procedures, 1992-1994...