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Standard Of Care Expert Witnesses

Standard of care 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 standard of care. The standard of care expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Appraisal & Valuation, Architecture, Business Operations, Cardiovascular Disease, Child Abuse, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology, Construction, Construction Defects, Correctional Healthcare, Dentist, Emergency Medical Services, Engineering, Family Medicine, and Financial.

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David J. Brotman, FAIA

Architect with 55+ Yrs Major Project Experience

Sunset Consultants

Scottsdale, Arizona

Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of Care, Construction Document, Real Estate, Slip trip & fall, Trip & Fall, Delay, Defect, Change Order, Building, Design, Coordination, Code Compliance, Contract Document, Management, Contract Administration, Architectural Detailing, Commercial, Retail, Hotel, Office

David J. Brotman, FAIA, is a nationally recognized architect and expert witness with over five decades of experience in architectural design, construction, and professional practice. As a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), Mr. Brotman has achieved the highest level of professional distinction. He is celebrated for his contributions to the advancement of architecture nationally and internationally. He spent 25 years with one of the world’s largest architecture and engineering firms, leading worldwide major commercial, retail, institutional, and mixed-use developments. His portfolio includes transformative projects such as the Shanghai Science and Technology Center — a project awarded through an international competition and publicly announced at a press conference in Shanghai by President Bill Clinton and the Mayor of Shanghai — as well as the extensive 1988 renovation and expansion of Tysons Corner Center, which introduced the first Nordstrom on the East Coast a...

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Jeffrey T. Miller, DDS

Los Angeles, California

Dentist, Periodontics - Dental Implants, Oral Surgery, TMJ, Periodontics, crowns, Trauma, root canal, extractions, informed consent, malpractice, standard of care, nerve damage, cosmetics, veneers, gums, surgery and grafting, periodontal surgery, bone grafting, sinus surgery, lasers

Dr. Miller is a Board Certified Specialist: Periodontics & Dental Implants. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, which outranks most other dentists. (Few dentists are board certified specialists). Dr. Miller has over 15 years of experience in Forensic Dentistry. He has completed over 300 record reviews, over 30 depositions, and has trial experience. He represents 55% defense and 45% plaintiff. 30% of his clinical practice is medical-legal and 70% is treatment. Dr. Miller is available to travel. Dr. Miller is a straight shooter and understands the merits of your case. He knows how to present peer-reviewed scientific literature to support his opinions. Dr. Miller specialized in Periodontics and Dental Implants at Loma Linda University. He is a Qualified Medical Evaluator in the State of California since 2006. He completed a Hospital Residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in 2005. He graduated USC School of Dentistry in 2004 with a D.D.S. and was on the De...

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Christopher Hanson, Esq., CCIM

Real Estate Standard of Care and Title Insurance

Real Estate Mediation Service, LLC

San Leandro, California

Real Estate, Real Estate - 44+ years in the industry .... Broker negligence, fraud, standard of care, non-disclosure, breach of contract, fiduciary duty, lease, sale, easement, partition, partnership disputes, foreclosures

44+ years in the real estate industry - that's the expertise I bring to the table. . I'm a retired trial lawyer, after more than 25 years in practice (which followed 15 as a RE broker). In my legal practice, I dealt exclusively with real estate cases. Over 880 trials, arbitrations, mediations (only 3 UDs). Claims included negligence, fraud, non-disclosure, breaches of fiduciary duty & contract. I've defended, and sued, brokers, and their insurance companies. I've represented bidders, borrowers and banks in regard to foreclosures; and both sides in loan workouts. I've worked with national chains doing state-wide store rollouts, and lease renegotiations. That followed those 15+/- years as a broker actively selling/leasing property (commercial and residential) - I hold a CCIM designation, earned by doing deals. That followed 7+/- years as a title insurance company Advisory Title Officer. I researched and wrote Preliminary Reports. . There isn't much in this business I haven't s...

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Ian Aires, DDS

Dental Implant Expert Witness

Del Mar, California

Dentist, Oral Surgery - Crowns, Bridges, Implants, Cosmetics, Immediate Load, Dentures, All on 4 implants, Laminates, Veneers, Cosmetic Dentistry, Informed Consent, Dental Reconstruction, Restorations, standard of care, informed consent

Dental expert for over 25 years. Dr Aires is able to take complex dental procedures and explain them to attorneys in a concise manner. He has testified for both the plaintiff and defendant on a wide range of dental standard of care issues.This includes dental crowns, dental bridges, implant restorations and cosmetic dentistry. His clinical experience as a practicing dentist for over 35 years coupled with his education proves him to be a competent, thoughtful, well-prepared expert. He has an excellent track record defending both dentists and patients as well as an accomplished mentor, innovator, and teacher. Most recently, Dr. Aires has published his clinical findings of over 300 implant patients in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI). The article addresses the 'all-on-four' dental implant concept and immediate loading of full arch implant supported reconstructions. One of his services is coaching dentists in their offices with complex implant a...

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Nicol Stolar-Peterson, PsyD, LCSW, BCD

www.nicolstolar.com

Murrieta, California

Social Work, Child Abuse - Child Protective Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Investigations, Standard of Care, Removal, Exigency, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Neglect, Child Death, Child Fatality, Child Welfare

Child Abuse/Child Welfare Expert national practice. Completed over 1000 child abuse investigations and interviews, 100’s of removals, 100’s of foster care and adoptive placements. 11 years of field experience working in child protective services as a child abuse investigator, interviewer, trainer, foster care/adoption social worker (2003-2015). Licensed clinical social worker in California since 2009. Trained over 1000 social workers in child abuse investigation and current standards and duties. National trainer on mandated reporting. Focus Areas Include; Child Welfare Expert Child Abuse Investigations Clinical Social Worker Expert Witness Child Fatality Investigations CPS /DCFS Expertise Consultation Psychotherapy Crisis Counseling Forensic Interviewer Case Management Community Outreach Group Therapy Record/Case Review Structured Decision-Making Tools Testimony

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Kenneth J. Fischbeck

Laguna Crest Enterprise, Inc.

Lake Forest, California

Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Defect Analysis, Standard of Care, Construction Cost Over Runs & Delays, Construction Critical Path Scheduling, Inspections & Testing, Contract Compliance, Construction Management, Construction Repair and Completion Costs Analysis, Contractor Terminations. Forensic Building Inspection

Owner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar licensed General Contracting Construction Company for the past 40+ years, constructing hundreds of Private, Commercial and Residential, State, Local, and Federal Governmental Projects, with extensive experience in all aspects of construction including: Construction Defects Analysis, Forensic Inspection and Analysis of Structures, Construction Standards of Care, Construction Contracts Agreements, Construction Project Management, Critical Path Construction Scheduling with or without Manpower Loading, Construction Estimating, Construction Job Safety, Construction Quality Control Analysis, Sustainable Building Systems, LEED Building Certification, Analysis of Excessive Cost Over Runs and Delays on Projects, Contractor Qualifications Review and Analysis, and Review, Analysis and Documentation of the Condition of a Project during or after a Contractor Terminated for Nonperformance. I am a Graduate from California State Universit...

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Steven E. Roth

Life and Disability Insurance Analyst

Agoura Hills, California

Insurance - life insurance, disability insurance, indexed annuities, annuity, annuities, premium financing, indexed universal life, illustration, bad faith, unfair, deceptive, sales practices, misrepresentation, fraud, negligence, standard of care, STOLI, IOLI, IUL, FIA

Served as a consultant and/or testifying expert witness to national law firms and top lawyers in numerous pro-consumer cases, ranging from deceptive investment and insurance sales practices to unfair insurance claims handling (predominantly life and disability insurance and annuity cases). To date, these cases resulting in estimated $200 million plus of settlements, awards and judgments. Testified in state courts, before FINRA and arbitrations. Never disqualified or had opinions stricken. 1991 - present: Life and disability insurance agent. 2014 - present: Life & Disability Analyst. ARTICLES AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Articles (partial list) Featured in Forbes Magazine: “Sounding The Alarm On Indexed Universal Life Insurance”, a consumer warning piece concerning complex premium financing and Indexed Universal Life insurance – September 23, 2020 Featured in Forbes Magazine: “Kill The Messenger”, an critique of investment advisors and products – December, 2008 Featured in Forbes Mag...

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Nicole E McCarthy, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C

Experienced Therapist & Mental Health Expert.

Woodland Hills, California

Social Work, Mental Health - Mental Health, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Forensic Social Work, Adult Depression/Anxiety, Case Management, Standard of Care, Discharge Planning, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Perinatal Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Work Place Sexual Harassment, Suicide Prevention, Institutional Abuse

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) expert in mental health, psychiatric issues and women's health. I have a masters degree in social work from the University of Southern California and licensed in the state of California with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. I have experience and expertise with residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters and outpatient mental health clinics. I was a leader for the Intensive Outpatient Program in an outpatient clinic. Supervised other therapist’s and coordinated treatment teams for patient care. I have collaborated with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, OBGYN's, medical social workers, RN's and nursing teams. I addition, I am a member of Postpartum Support International and helped create the positive motherhood transition program specializing and treating moms who struggle with postpartum depression/ anxiety. I have expertise with pregnancy loss, infertility and perinatal issues. I am also a member ...

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Frank M Campbell, CLU, ChFC

Life Insurance, Annuities, Disability and LTC

Stratus Financial Partners

Riverside, California

Insurance, Financial - Life Insurance, Annuity, Annuities, Suitability, Lapse, Life Settlement, agent, Conversion, Estate Planning, Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Bad Faith, Beneficiary, trusts, STOLI, TOLI, Standard of Care, Expiration, Misrepresentation, Life/Disability Analyst

Expert in Permanent and Term Life Insurance, Disability, Long-Term Care Insurance as well as variable and fixed annuities. 40+ years’ experience as a high-producing agent with a Fortune 500 insurer. Past Life & Qualifying Member of Million Dollar Round Table – a trade group of top insurance producers. Chartered Life Underwriter. Chartered Financial Consultant. Licensed Life and Disability Analyst. Has reviewed and analyzed hundreds of insurance policies for issues such as suitability, expiration, beneficiaries, conversion, termination, reinstatement, value, and health of the insurer.

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Joseph H. Obegi, PsyD, CCPH

Davis, California

Psychology, Correctional Healthcare - Suicide, suicide prevention, suicide risk assessment, standard of care, deliberate indifference, negligence, prison, corrections, correctional mental health

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 16 years of experience in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. I am familiar with the clinical, administrative, and legal aspects of delivering mental healthcare in prison. I have delivered direct services in outpatient, inpatient, and segregated settings and supervised staff in outpatient and inpatient psychiatric programs. Mental healthcare in prison is frequently tied to judicial intervention. I am broadly familiar with the legal basis and remedial phases of such intervention. I am approved by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care as a Certified Correctional Health Professional. I have specific expertise in suicide in adult correctional settings (e.g., suicide risk assessment, treatment of suicidal persons, and suicide prevention policy). I have previously monitored and supported the suicide prevention programs for eight prisons in Northern California and coordinated the suicide prevention...

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Sonja Rosen, MD, FACP, AGSF

Cedars-Sinai

Beverly Hills, California

Geriatrics, Internal Medicine - Gerontology, Elder abuse, life expectancy, falls, functional decline, medical malpractice, standard of care, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, accidents, neglect, hospice, palliative care, goals of care, end of life

I have 20 years experience as an expert witness. I am a Professor of Medicine and have extensive experience as a medical director, chief and clinician and can opine on standard of care in hospital, nursing home, assisted living facilities, and ambulatory care setting, as well as life expectancy, functional decline, elder abuse and neglect. I am a subject matter expert in geriatric syndromes including but not limited to dementia, delirium, falls and injury prevention, polypharmacy, functional decline, goals of care. I am triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine.

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Frederick J Fisher, J.D., CCP

Fisher Consulting Group, Inc.

El Segundo, California

Insurance, Business Operations - Professional Liability, Standard of Care, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Brokers, Real Estate Brokers, Escrow Procedures, Mortgage Brokers, Claims Procedures, Claims Made Insurance

Frederick J. Fisher, J.D. is the President of Fisher Consulting Group, Inc., and was the Founder of E.L.M. Insurance Brokers, a Wholesale & MGA facility specializing in Professional Liability and Specialty Line risks. He is a Member of the Editorial Board for Agents of America; a Faculty Member of the Claims College, and Member of the Executive Council, School of Professional Lines as sponsored by the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance. He is a course designer and webinar Instructor for the Academy of Insurance (sponsored by the Insurance Journal). Since his career began, Mr. Fisher focused on one vision: providing financial security to the client. The result was a successful 41 year career in Specialty Lines Insurance. In 1975, Mr. Fisher began his career on the service side, as an Independent E&O claims adjuster. In 1982, he bought the Company, continued with claims, while expanding the firm’s services to include qualitative claim auditing, risk management & loss contro...

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Benjamin Cullen, DPM

Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry

San Diego, California

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Standard of Care, Malpractice, Disability, Peer Review, Lower Extremity, Arthroscopy. Foot Pain, Foot Surgery, Foot and Ankle Fractures, Ankle Pain, Ankle Surgery, Tendon Tears, Arthritis, Bunions, Reconstructive surgery, trauma, sports medicine, arthritis, hammertoes

I am a Foot and Ankle Specialist in private practice in San Diego, CA. I am board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. I have been the Program Director of the Scripps Mercy Podiatric Surgery Residency since 2020. I am also a Past President of the San Diego Podiatric Medical Society, past Podiatry Section Chief at Scripps Mercy Hospital, serve as faculty for AO Trauma, and am a national lecturer with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. I have both deposition and trial testimony experience and work with both plaintiff and defense counsel.

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Wayne M Whalen, DC, QME

Santee, California

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology - Chiropractic Fraud, Standard of Care, Chiropractic Case Review, Chiropractic Malpractice, Medical Record Review, Forensic Chiropractic, Peer Review, Independent Medical Evaluation, Qualified Medical Evaluator, Regulatory Issues, Criminal Case Chiropractic, Personal Injury

Past President, California Chiropractic Association Past Chair, Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters Fellow, International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology Fellow, International College of Chiropractors Qualified Medical Evaluator Reviewed hundreds of files though peer review in PI cases, continuing education provider for the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Division of Workers Compensation, on topics including documentation, disability evaluation and treatment guidelines. Co-author of peer reviewed published treatment guidelines for chiropractic care of low back injuries; Expert Consultant for the Board of Examiners since 2008.

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Jean-Paul (J.P.) Dym, MD

Irvine, California

Neuroradiology, Radiology - standard of care, missed diagnosis, neuroimaging, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), CT scan, MRI, CT perfusion, MR perfusion, spectroscopy, CT angiography, MR angiography, diagnostic radiology, teleradiology, work flow

Dr. Dym is in practice as a board and neuroradiology CAQ-certified neuroradiologist who did his fellowship training at Yale New Haven University Hospital and radiology residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Until 2020, Dr. Dym was Medical Director and member of the quality assurance team for one of the largest radiology practices in the country. Through this he has reviewed hundreds of misinterpreted neuroradiology studies over the years. This exposure has led him, as an expert in misdiagnosed studies, to lecture extensively regarding medical missed findings and errors. He was recently an advisor for both Nines Radiology and Essential Radiology and is currently a staff Neuroradiologist and Chief of Radiology Quality at Overlook Hospital, helping manage the Neuroradiology section associated with the largest Neuroscience center in New Jersey.

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Tyla DiMaria, RN, MSN, CCM, CNLCP

Nurse Life Care Planner

Best Life Care Solutions

Carlsbad, California

Life Care Planning, Nurse - Home Care Agency Owner/Expert, Nursing Administration, Long Term Care, Standard of Care Expert, Medical Surgical, Trauma, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management, Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Amputation Injury, Case Management, Plaintiff, Defense, Insurance, Medical Bill Review

Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience. Home Care Agency Owner since 2008. Broad range of nursing experience including medical surgical, trauma/ICU, telemetry, orthopedics, rehab, workers comp, mother/baby, and more. Serving both plaintiffs and defense with life care planning services, life care plan rebuttals, medical record review, standard of care reports, medical bill review, and more. Looking forward to working with you!

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Julia W. Auerbach, MD, JD

MD Consult Services

Sandy Hook, Connecticut

Family Medicine, General Practice - Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Men’s Health, Standard of Care, Cancer Diagnosis, Medical Records Review, Electronic Medical Records (Cerner), Legal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Health Care, Diabetes, Supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, Failure to Diagnose

Dr. Auerbach is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician in active practice. In addition to her clinical duties, she recently served for two years as the Medical Director of her Family Medicine practice, where she led and supervised MDs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and medical students. Dr. Auerbach is also a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Vermont, American University of the Caribbean, and Ross University Schools of Medicine. Dr. Auerbach received her A.B. in Psychology from Princeton University, and her Law and Medical Degrees from the University of Connecticut. She was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in 1991. She is available to provide expert witness consultation services for both plaintiff and defense cases.

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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD

Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees

West Hartford, Connecticut

Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension

Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.

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Sanford Kaminsky, AIA, NCARB

Construction Defects Testifying Architect

m2e Consulting Engineers

Miami - Coral Gables, Florida

Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of Care, Failure Analysis, Construction Documents, Defect, Change Order, Building, Design, Condominium, Hospitality, Casino, gaming, Code Compliance, Contract Document, Field Management, Contract Administration, Commercial, Highrise, Retail, Hotel, Condo-Hotel

With over four decades of experience in architecture, construction, and litigation support, I am a Nationally Board-Certified Architect and a proud American Institute of Architects (AIA) member. My portfolio encompasses multi-billion-dollar projects worldwide—including retail, office, hotel, institutional, aerospace, and mixed-use developments—covering every facet of architectural practice, from design and construction to defect mitigation and resolution of class-action claims. My expertise extends to Luxury Condominium litigation and Casino Gaming Hospitality, where I have provided specialized insights into the unique challenges associated with high-profile, complex developments. These include addressing construction defects, water intrusion, and operational compliance for large-scale residential and hospitality environments. As an expert witness, I have supported plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes construction defect litigation. My services include field investigations, wa...

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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD

Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees

Florida

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Dr. Michael D McMunn, NP, CCHP- Mental Health, CCHP- Advanced

Active practice expert for Correctional Healthcare

Standard of Care Determination

Port St. Joe, Florida

Correctional Healthcare, Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Healthcare, ACA Standards, Affidavit of Merit, Affidavit of Meritorious Defense, Deliberate Indifference, Depositions - Live and Remote Video, Federal Rule 26 Expert Report, Medical Negligence, NCCHC Standards, Standard of Care, Testimony at Panel Hearing, Wrongful Death, NP, RN, LPN

Providing professional services in correctional healthcare legal proceedings. Specializing in nurse and nurse practitioner standard of care determination. Experience testifying: NP, CNS, PA, RN, LPN, CNA, MA and EMT practice. 200+ Recent Plaintiff and Defendant cases regarding: ACA Standards Affidavit of Merit (25+) Affidavit of Meritorious Defense Deliberate Indifference Depositions- Live & Remote (37+) Federal Rule 26 Report - Multiple States (50+) Medical Negligence NCCHC Standards Panel Hearing Testimony Preliminary Report Preliminary Opinion Pre-Settlement Review Pre-Suit Affidavit Regulatory Scope of Service Standard of Care Trial Testimony (Federal) Wrongful Death Death- Cancer, Cervical Injury- Cancer, Skin Death- Cancer, Skin Death- Cardiac Injury- Compartment Syndrome Death- Dehydration Injury- Diabetes Injury- Gastrointestinal Death- Gastrointestinal, Ileus Death- Gastrointestinal, Thrombosis Death- Gastrointestinal, Effusion Death- Hepatic Injury- Hepatitis C Inj...

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Timothy Scott Beck, MD

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia

Nursing Homes, Geriatrics - Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Failure to Diagnose, Infection, Out Patient Medicine, General Practice, Nursing Homes, Diagnosis, Standard of Care, Long Term Care, Internist, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Malpractice, Elder Abuse, Prescribing Errors nursing home neglect

Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Full-time practicing physician in General Internal Medicine since 2004. Licensed in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Past Medical Director for Multi-State Ambulatory Laboratory Services and Medical Director for Regional Geriatric Home Health Care Agency. Experienced Hospitalist. Assistant Clinical Professor Georgia Regents University Education. He specializes in nursing home abuse and neglect. He has opined on nearly 300 cases. He has over 10 years of experience as an expert witness in cases involving falls and wounds at skilled nursing facilities, failure to diagnose, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, elder abuse and deviations from standard of care. He is available for medical records review, case disposition analysis, depositions and court testimonies.

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Joshua M Willis, MD

FACC, FSCAI

Atlanta , Georgia

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology - Sudden Cardiac Death, Hypertension, Heart attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Dissection/perforation, Pre-operative Risk Stratification, Cardiac Catheterization, Negligence, Standard of Care, Heart Failure, Stent Thrombosis, Aortic Stenosis, Arrhythmia

Dr. Joshua Willis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a Cleveland Clinic-trained, dual-board-certified general and interventional cardiologist with over a decade of experience caring for adult patients with cardiac conditions in both inpatient hospital and outpatient ambulatory settings. He serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Wellstar Douglas Hospital, (Altanta, GA), a community hospital where he is known for managing a high-volume practice while being deeply committed to excellence in patient care and outcomes. Dr. Willis provides comprehensive care for patients with a range of general cardiology conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and hypertension. In addition, he specializes in advanced interventional cardiology procedures, such as complex percutaneous coronary interventions, Impella implantation, and ShockWave balloon lithotripsy. A trailblazer in his field, Dr. Willis has been instrumental in introducing innovative cardi...

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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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Jeffrey S Rothbart, J.D., LL.M

Real Estate Expert with Diverse Experience

Real Estate Expert Witnesses, LLC

Highand Park, Illinois

Real Estate, Appraisal & Valuation - 1031 Exchange, NNN, LLC/Partnership dispute, Real Estate Appraisal, Proforma Analysis, Zoning, commercial financing, landlord/tenant disputes, acquisition, standard of care, real estate valuation, REIT

Mr. Rothbart is a seasoned real estate executive with over 22 years of direct experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate. Generally, Mr. Rothbart’s experience includes, but is not limited to, land and property acquisition, zoning and entitlements, development, general contracting, valuation, acquisitions, debt and equity finance, asset and property management, leasing, sustainability and dispositions. Mr. Rothbart has experience with both domestic and international real estate as well as most property types. Mr. Rothbart is an Illinois licensed attorney, possess and LL.M. in Taxation and has been an Adjunct Professor of Law since 2007. Mr. Rothbart has served as an expert witness/consultant in 200+ real estate matters. Prior expert experience includes, but is not limited to, real estate valuation, LLC Operating Agreements, breach of fiduciary duties, breach of representations and warranties, land use, construction damages, standard of care issues, brokerag...

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Michael J. Johnson, MD

Salina Ortho

Salina, Kansas

Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Orthopedics, Trauma, Auto Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Criminal, Whiplash, Causation, Malpractice, Personal Injury, Work Related Trauma, Independent Medical Exams, Standard of Care, Medical Records Review, Spine Care Nonoperative, Fracture, Falls, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Disorders of Spine

Dr Johnson is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina and Lead Preceptor for the surgical subspecialty rotation. He is the anatomy/cadaver lab preceptor for the medical students. He teaches family practice residents for the Smoky Hill Family Practice residency program. He did his residency at the University of Kansas-Wichita branch. He practices general orthopedic surgery in an active surgical practice in Salina, KS. He has practiced for 27 years and is still in active practice. He is licensed in Kansas, Washington and Tennessee. He is Medical Director for Salina Surgical Hospital. He has experience in deposition and live trial testimonies (63 times in the last 4 years:2021-2024). Dr Johnson has several years of experience as an expert witness in a wide variety of cases including medical malpractice, workman's compensation, criminal ...

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Michael S Teller, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, MCPPO

MST Consulting

Boston, Massachusetts

Architecture, Construction Defects - Design defects, Standard of Care, Roofing, Massachusetts Public Bidding, Historic Restoration, Architecture, Leaks, Windows, Contracts, Historic, Architectural Design, Waterproofing, Concrete, Ice Dams, Sealants and Caulking, Construction Defects, Masonry, Chapter 149, Wrought Iron, Wood Trim

Having lived it from the inside, I assist Attorneys and Owners in assessing the merits of architectural and construction cases. I also help architects and contractors defend matters based on my 46 years of experience understanding the design and building process, the technical issues, as well as the roles of each party. As a Registered Architect (MA, RI, NY) and Building Envelope Consultant, I focus on architectural standard of care issues and construction defects associated with leaks, roofing, windows, masonry, concrete, ice dams, sealants and caulking, wood trim and wrought iron. I specialize in Massachusetts Chapter 149 bidding issues and disputes associated with the renovation of existing and historic buildings as well as new construction.

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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD

Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees

Massachusetts

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Donald L Sherak, MD

Brookline, Massachusetts

Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - Forensic Psychiatry, Emotional Damages, PTSD, Effects of Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Child Testimony, Standard of Care, Psychopharmacology, Psychiatric Diagnosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delay, Brain Injury, Criminal Responsibility, Fitness for Duty, Record Review

Dr. Sherak is Board Certified in Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. Over the past 30 years Dr. Sherak has been an invited trainer at professional organizations of physicians, nurses, social workers, attorneys, EMTs, and physicians in training. Dr. Sherak served as Medical Director of the Whitney Academy, a residential school treating Intellectually Disabled and Developmentally Delayed adolescent male sexual offenders, for 17 years and he continues to work with and consult on this population ans well as on individuals with Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delay and Brain Injury. Dr. Sherak has provided over 200 Fitness for Duty assessments for the United States Postal Service, local Police and Fire Departments and biohazard labs.

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Paul A. Arpino, PharmD

Newton, Massachusetts

Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Regulation - Hospital, Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Practice, Standards of Pharmacy Practice, Medication Errors, Medication Safety, Adverse Drug Reactions, Drug Interactions, Standard of Care, Anticoagulation, Controlled Substances, Pharmacy Standards, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Pharmacy regulations

Extensive knowledge in pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, medication management and standards of pharmacy practice across a variety of patient care settings. Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). Available as a consultant for both plaintiff and defense cases.

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Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO

Architecture/Forensics/Construction Defects/Code

Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.

Michigan

Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors

Responsible for field investigations, failure analysis, building code research, repair solutions, expert reports, trial preparation, and expert witness testimony. Completed more than 10,000 plan examinations for numerous jurisdictions. Technical investigations and research of suspected design and construction problems. Verify and compare as-built conditions, design parameters, building jurisdiction requirements and applicable industry standards of care. Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters. NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Of...

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Michael A. Pollock, P.E.

Cogent Experts, LLC

New Jersey

Engineering, Construction Defects - Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care

Registrations • Professional Engineer: PA (PE075410) • American Bar Association (ABA) – Construction Forum • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Certification – Universal (includes Chillers, HVAC & Refrigeration) • United States Patent & Trademark Office Registered (USPTO) Professional Affiliations • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) • American Arbitration Association (AAA) • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) • Product Developers and the Manufacturers Association PDMA Supermarket Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Matter – Florida - Provided expert witness field inspection and investigation of relevant HVACR and mechanical systems causing wet conditions via condensation. Guided counsel in deposition questions and developed the case strengths and weaknesses yielding a negotiated settlement favorable to our client. Warehouse Distribut...

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Frank Ferrantello, PLS

Ferrantello Group

Plainview, New York

Land Surveying, Slip Trip & Fall - Boundary Dispute, accident and site mapping, civil engineering, flood, drainage, utility, land development, standard of care, easements, mapping, zoning, land use, earth work, adverse possession

Mr. Ferrantello has been retained by a vast number of law firms, insurance companies and municipalities.Mr. Ferrantello has also had great deal of experience with large number of diverse projects such as: Expert Surveys, Maps, Plans, Diagrams, Exhibit’s, Testimony for damages and injuries such as: trip and falls, tree damage, flood building damage, traffic accidents, public and private property damage as well as wrongful death suits. Also has an extensive experience and background in Site Planning and Subdivision Consulting, examining title records, deeds and other recorded documents such as ingress and egress, pedestrian easements, right of ways, air and development rights, vista easements, bridle paths, beach, bathing and mooring rights, covenants and restrictions, real property, zoning and other land use principles. Extensive knowledge of the local Long Island zoning codes, site planning and subdivision regulations.The profession itself is to define the property lines and measure...

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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD

Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees

New York

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Robert A. Craven, MD, SFHM, FACP, CHCQM-PHYADV

Craven Medical Consulting, LLC

North Carolina

Nursing Homes, Hospitalist - Nursing home, hospital medicine, causation, standard of care, perioperative medicine, wrongful death, critical care, wound care, pressure ulcers, medical insurance denials, clinical documentation, insurance denial appeals

I have over 7 years of case review experience including post-acute care (i.e., skilled nursing home, acute rehab, etc.), internal medicine, hospital medicine, medical malpractice, disability appeals, and state medical board standard of care reviews. I have experience with disability hearings, depositions, interrogatory reports, and writing medical summaries. I have a very flexible schedule and have most reviews completed in under one month. I have also been used as an expert witness in overturning insurance denials. I am board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and healthcare quality management with physician advisor subspecialty by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine (SFHM). I have over 13 years of clinical experience as a hospitalist physician in a variety of hospital environments. I am also frequently u...

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Carey Williams, MD, MPH, FAAP

Greensboro, North Carolina

Pediatrics, General Practice - Infants, Children, Adolescents, ADHD, Primary Care, Newborns, Standard of Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Development, Behavior, Failure to Thrive, Nutrition, Vaccines, Sexual/child abuse, neglect, Allergies, Asthma, Obesity, Infections, Rashes

Dr. Carey C. Williams is board-certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She works at a large suburban outpatient pediatrics clinic which serves 16,000+ patients from birth to 19 years of age. As a general pediatrician, she sees thousands of patients annually for acute and preventive care, and has experience with hospital care of the well newborn. She has served as lead physician for clinic- and community-based quality improvement initiatives, participates in regular CME activities, and practices evidence-based medicine according to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. She also teaches and supervises medical students on a regular basis.

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Jon Davidson, MD, FSIR

Vascular and Interventional Radiology Expert

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio

Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Radiology - Interventional Radiology, Interventional Oncology, Women's Health, Vascular access, Radiology, Standard of Care, IVC filters, Bleeding, Vascular complications, interventional, radiology

Jon Davidson, MD, FSIR, is a board-certified Interventional Radiologist and Diagnostic Radiologist with over 25 years of clinical experience in academic medicine and more than 12 years of experience serving as an expert witness and consultant in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. He has reviewed hundreds of cases for both plaintiffs and defendants involving interventional radiology, diagnostic radiology, vascular procedures, image-guided interventions, patient safety, informed consent, and standard-of-care issues. Dr. Davidson is an Associate Professor of Radiology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and practices at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He previously served as Division Chief of Interventional Radiology and Program Director of the Interventional Radiology Residency/Fellowship, where he trained numerous residents and fellows while overseeing a high-volume tertiary referral practice. He currently serves as President of th...

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Jonathan Gully, MD

Cincinnati, Ohio

Family Medicine, General Practice - Primary Care, Urgent Care, Preventative Medicine, Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Diabetes, Cancer Screening, Failure to Diagnose, Adolescent Health Care, Chest Pain, Infections, Gynecology

Dr. Gully is board certified in Family Medicine, currently practicing full-time as a Primary Care Physician, including care through telemedicine. In addition to treating patients he also supervises Nurse Practitioners and medical students. Prior to this he practiced in both Urgent Care Centers and Hospital settings. He earned an MD from the University of Cincinnati and completed residency in Chicago. Dr. Gully has recent experience in cases involving failure to diagnose, cancer screening, anticoagulation therapy, orthopedics, infections, and morbidity following inpatient and outpatient surgery. He has been lauded for his written and oral communication skills, as well as poise during testimony. Dr. Gully has experience working for plaintiff and defense attorneys, and is comfortable with both. He has also consulted in criminal cases.

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Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO

Architecture/Forensics/Construction Defects/Code

Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.

Fairview Park, Ohio

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James Rappoport, AIA-NCARB

Daroff Design

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Architecture, Slip Trip & Fall - Architecture,Site Planning,Zoning, Codes,Development,Standard of Care,Liability,ADA Accessibility,Construction,Copyright,Facility Programming, Feasibility,Furniture,Finishes & Equipment,Hotels,Restaurants, Resort, Interior Design & Planning,Slip-Trip-Falls,Owner-Architect & Consultant Disputes.

James Rappoport is Principal at Daroff Design, a full service Planning, Architectural & Interior Design practice founded in 1973. The firm specializes in ground-up, renovation, and historic adaptive reuse projects for office facilities, hotels, resorts, retail and shopping facilities, restaurants, meeting, conference and training facilities, aviation terminals and entertainment projects throughout the USA and Internationally. Mr. Rappoport has provided technical consultation analysis, expert witness reports, opinions, affidavits, certificates of merit, depositions, mediation and alternative dispute resolution presentations, testimony and pre-trial support in more than 250 legal cases, for both defendants’ and plaintiffs’ legal teams. Each of the matters Mr. Rappoport has collaborated on have settled before trial. Mr. Rappoport is the author of several professional text books and trade journal articles. He has been awarded multiple copy rights and is an active member of the Amer...

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Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO

Architecture/Forensics/Construction Defects/Code

Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.

Pennsylvania

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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD

Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees

Pennsylvania

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Michael A. Pollock, P.E.

Cogent Experts, LLC

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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Robert A. Craven, MD, SFHM, FACP, CHCQM-PHYADV

Craven Medical Consulting, LLC

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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Carlos M. Torres, M.D.

EXPERT PATHOLOGY CONSULTATION SERVICES, PLLC

Carrollton, Texas

Pathology, Gastroenterology - Surgical pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, cancer and preneoplastic conditions, Cancer pathology, Gastrointestinal pathology, Liver pathology, Autopsy pathology, Cause of death, Causation, Standard of care, Medical malpractice

Expertise in: 1. Pathobiology, clinico-pathologic correlation, and histopathologic diagnosis of diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, anus, liver, and pancreas. 2. Pathobiology, clinico-pathologic correlation, and histopathologic diagnosis of human neoplasms (cancer) and preneoplastic conditions. 3. Standard of Care, Causation, Cause of Death. From 07/1998 to 12/2000 Dr. Torres was Staff Pathologist, Assistant Professor and Director of the Gastrointestinal-Liver Pathology Division at Hermann Hosp-UTHSC in Houston, TX. From 01/2001 to 04/2012, Dr. Torres was Staff Pathologist and Director of Quality Assurance at Caris/Miraca Life Sciences, in Dallas TX, in which Dr. Torres was instrumental in creating a rather unique model of GI subspecialty-focused laboratory, that during his 12 yrs tenure became one of the largest private national Anatomic Pathology laboratories-Caris/Miraca Life Sciences. Dr. Torres contributed to the success and growth of the ope...

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A. Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP, FAEMS

Emergency Medical Services Expert Witness

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Services, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Prehospital, Inter-facility Transport, Ambulance, Cardiac Arrest, Airway Management, Choking, Spinal Injury Management, Excited Delirium, Patient Restraint, Refusal of Care, Failure to Transport, Patient Safety

* Residency trained and Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (Retired) * Board Certified in Emergency Medical Services * Minnesota State EMS Medical Director 2007 - 2010 * Wisconsin State EMS Medical Director 2006 - 2008 * Chair, National Council of State EMS Medical Directors 2006 - 2008 * EMS Physician Advisory Committee, Wisconsin DHFS 1993 - 2004 * Author of two ECG texts and Medical Advisor to two Emergency Medical Responder textbooks * Editorial Board member Journal of Emergency Medical Services 2007 - 2020 * Medical Director M Health Fairview EMS (St. Paul MN) 2008 - 2020 * Medical Director United Emergency Medical Response (WI) 2007 - Present * Medical Director Ashland Bayfield County (WI) 2006 - 2012 * Medical Director Eau Claire Fire Department (WI) 1994 - 2004 * Assistant Medical Director Janesville Fire Department (WI) 1989 - 1993 My experience in direct oversight of EMS agencies and development of state-wide policies and protocols attests to my ability to evaluate t...