Syncope Expert Witnesses

Syncope 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 syncope. The syncope expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, and Urgent Care Medicine.

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Rebecca M Lekim, DO, QME

Hospital based Internal Medicine Physician

SAN RAMON, California
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Atrial fibrillation, Syncope, NSTEMI, Delirium, Diabetes/DKA, GI bleed Pancreatitis, Inpatient Death, Failure to diagnose, Readmission, Perioperative, Acute kidney injury hyponatremia, Respiratory failure COPD Asthma, Sepsis, Stroke, Congestive Heart Failure, DVT/PE, Alcohol withdrawal, Hyperkalemia, Discharge Planning
I am a board-certified internal medicine physician and hospitalist based in the East Bay, California, with over a decade of post-graduate clinical experience. I completed my residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in 2018 and currently practice at a high-acuity stroke and trauma center, caring for medically complex patients including ICU step-down–level cases. I am a California Qualified Medical Evaluator (Internal Medicine) and serve as a Medical Consultant and Expert Reviewer for the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, conducting independent standards-of-care and medical record reviews. My work involves detailed analysis of complex medical timelines, causation, and clinical decision-making. In addition to clinical practice, I have been involved in multiple hospital administrative committees. I currently serve as Chair of the Medical Records Committee and have participated extensively in peer review, quality improvement, and internal medicine quality oversight initiat...
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James C Bower, MD

BC Cardiologist with 25 years experience

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine - Myocardial infarction, Nuclear stress, Atrial fibrillation , Echocardiography, Congestive heart failure, Cardiac catheterization, Syncope, Stroke , Pacemaker, TIA, Defibrillator, Carotid disease, Valve disease, Periferal vascular dosease, Arrhythmia, Coronary artery , Hypertension , High choledterol
BC Cardiologist with 25 years experience at one of the largest hospital systems nationwide. I am currently licensed in Florida. I am experienced in all facets of general cardiology with special expertise in echo cardiography nuclear medicine and cardiac catheterization. I have many years of experience as an expert witness and have reviewed many cases for attorneys nationwide. I have testified at many depositions and trial. I am happy to discuss any case via cell phone or email. Providing there is no conflict of interest with my current employer, I will provide a timely summary of events and expert opinion regarding any cardiac questions that involve your client (s).
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Eric J Berkowitz, MD, FACC, FHRS

Cardiac Arrhtyhmia Service

Boca Raton, Florida
Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease - Catheter Ablation, Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Extraction, Arrhythmia, Antiarrhythmic drug, Anticoagulation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Cardiac Arrest, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Stroke, Syncope, Cardiac Resynchronization, Echocardiography, Remote Monitoring
I am currently a board certified cardiac electrophysiologist practicing in South Florida. I am a partner at Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, which I joined after the completion of my training in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Yale University/Yale-New Haven Hospital. I am also board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography and am board-eligible in critical care medicine. I currently practice all aspects of clinical and invasive cardiac electrophysiology, performing >500 device implants/replacements(PPMs, ICDs, SICDs, Leadless PPMs, ILRs, LAAO), >50 extractions(laser lead extraction) and >200 ablations(SVT, AF, VT) yearly. I remain involved in academic medicine and research, currently holding the title of Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
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Konstantinos N Aronis, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS

Cardiac Arrhythmia & Device Complications Expert

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, Maryland
Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease - Arrhythmia, Electrophysiology, Atrial fibrillation, Pacemaker, Sudden cardiac death, Cardiac arrest, Device implantation, ICD malfunction, Device infection, Heart rhythm, EP study, Ablation, Lead displacement, Standard of care, Anticoagulation, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular tachycardia, Medical malpractice, Syncope
Dr. Konstantinos N. Aronis is Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Complex Ablation Program, and Associate Director of the Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Program. He provides objective, academically rigorous expert testimony in cardiac electrophysiology, medical devices, and standard-of-care evaluation. Available for plaintiff or defense. CREDENTIALS: MD and PhD (Summa Cum Laude, University of Patras, Greece). Harvard Medical School Research Fellow. Internal Medicine (Boston University). Cardiovascular Disease and NIH-funded Computational EP Fellowship (Johns Hopkins). Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Johns Hopkins). BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (ABIM); Adult Echocardiography (NBE). Active licenses: Maryland, Pennsylvania. ACADEMIC IMPACT: H-index 31, 3,300+ citations. 55+ original research papers, 9 reviews, 6 book chapters. Associate Editor, JACC Case ...
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Phillip D Magidson, MD, MPH

Triple Boarded Geriatric Emergency Medicine Expert

Baltimore, Maryland
Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics - Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Older adults, Falls, Delirium, Trauma, Infections, Capacity, Sepsis, Dementia, Pain Management, End of life care, Wound Care, Syncope, Functional decline, Pneumonia, Atrial fibrillation, Weakness, Urinary tract infection, Polypharmacy, EMTALA
I am a triple boarded emergency medicine physician, internist and geriatrician with extensive expertise in providing patient care at the bedside as well as administrative, educational, research and leadership experience in the academic emergency medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics and geriatric emergency medicine fields. I serve as an associate clinical director and director of geriatric emergency medicine of a busy, urban, Department of Emergency Medicine and chair our department's internal peer review committee. In these roles, I have had the opportunity to lead numerous clinical case reviews with an eye toward safety and quality improvement. With dual academic appointments as Assistant Professor of both Emergency Medicine and Medicine, I participate in the education of a wide variety of health sciences trainees including medical students, resident physicians and fellows. As such, I have lectured locally, regional and nationally on matters in general emergency medicine an...
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Jason B. Garlie, MD, MS, FACC, FHRS

Cardiology / Electrophysiology Physician

Garlie Medical Consulting, PLLC

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease - pacemaker, defibrillator, cardiac resynchronization therapy, heart block, cardiac catheter ablation, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, fistula, pulsed field ablation, stroke, ventricular tachycardia, sudden cardiac death, anticoagulation, syncope, cardiac implantable devices
Dr. Garlie is an actively practicing Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist within a community hospital in suburban Minneapolis. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Internal Medicine. He was trained at the Krannert Institute of Cardiology under John Miller, MD at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Garlie is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society. His practice includes implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, as well as advanced cardiac catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia.
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Antonino Insana, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician – Standard of Care

Mullica HIll, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Headache, Back Pain, Sepsis, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, TIA, Septic Shock, Trauma, Syncope, Altered Mental Status, Confusion, Weakness, Dizziness
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 15 years of active clinical practice in a hospital-based emergency department. My clinical work involves the evaluation and management of acutely ill and injured patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentations, including undifferentiated complaints, medical emergencies, and trauma. I have extensive experience working with emergency medicine residents and explaining my thought processes regarding standard of care in clinical practice. My experience includes the assessment and management of common emergency department presentations such as chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, altered mental status, sepsis, stroke evaluation, and trauma. I routinely make time-sensitive diagnostic and treatment decisions based on available clinical information, established standards of care, and institutional resources. In my medical-legal consulting work, I will provide objective, evidence-based opinions regarding emerg...
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Maurice E. Varon, MD

Clinical Cardiology/Cardiovascular Disease

Sands Constellation Heart Institute-Rochester Regional Health

Rochester, New York
Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiology, Stress Testing, Heart Failure, Clinical Cardiology, Echocardiography, Coronary Disease, Arrhythmias, Nuclear Stress Testing, Valve Disease, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Heart Attack, shortness of breath, atrial fibrillation, syncope, chest pain, loss of consciousness, palpitations, preventative cardiology, lipids
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Michael J Craig, MD MPH SFHM

Hospitalist Expert Witness | 15+ Years Experience

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Core hospital medicine, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, UTI, sepsis, care transitions, patient safety, quality improvement, medical record review, DVT prophylaxis, stroke, inpatient hypertension, hospital-at-home, inpatient telemedicine, cardiac telemetry, syncope
- MD & MPH, Tulane University - Princeton University Graduate - Senior Fellow in Hospital Medicine (SFHM) - Associate Professor, UNC School of Medicine - Associate Medical Director, Advanced Care at Home, UNC Health - Founding President, NC Triangle Society of Hospital Medicine - Former National District 4 Chair, Society of Hospital Medicine - Completed SEAK's 'How to Excel as an Expert Witness in Medical Malpractice Cases' and 'How to Be an Effective Expert Witness at Deposition and Trial' courses - Regional and national conference speaker - Extensive clinical leadership experience. - Published quality improvement research in hospital medicine - Practicing clinical hospitalist - Experienced physician advisor - Active expert witness practice serving both plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide Specialized Areas of Expertise: - Hospital medicine standard of care assessment - Hospital-acquired complications - Inpatient blood pressure management and IV antihypertensive...
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David L Fairbrother, MD

Pediatric Cardiology Expert Witness

Greenville, North Carolina
Pediatric Cardiology, Electrophysiology - Congenital Heart Disease, Sports Cardiology, Sudden Death, Cardiac ICU, Coronary Anomalies, Postop Care, Adult Congenital Heart Dis, Arrhythmia, Pacemaker, ICD Defibrillator, Syncope, Electrophysiology EP, Cardiomyopathy, POTS, Myocarditis, Echocardiogram Echo, EKG, Kawasaki Disease, Chest Pain, Cardiac Arrest
Double board certified in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics. He has 20 years clinical experience in both the private practice and academic setting. Subspecialty fellowship trained in Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology with expertise in arrhythmias, syncope, pacemakers, defibrillators, and sudden death. He has significant clinical experience in congenital heart disease, echocardiograms, sports cardiology, postoperative management, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, POTS, dysautonomia, chest pain, coronary artery anomalies, inherited heart rhythm disorders, and cardiac arrest. He has consulted with both plaintiff and defense counsel.
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Timothy Jones, MD, FACEP

Experienced EM Expert | Commander, USN (ret)

Oklahoma
Emergency Medicine - Sepsis, Airway, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Anaphylaxis, Ischemic Bowel, Stroke, Syncope, TIA, SAH, Cauda Equina, Trauma, Aerospace Medicine
Dr. Jones excels in distilling complex medical principles into readily understandable concepts targeted to judge, jury, and a non-medical audience. He is an effective communicator with extensive speaking experience on both the local and national stage. Dr. Jones is residency trained and board certified in emergency medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is a full time EM clinician with over 25 years of practice experience. Dr. Jones is the former emergency medicine medical director at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. He has reviewed over 3,000 emergency medicine cases and has a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of standard of care. He served many years as clinical assistant professor, department of surgery, division of emergency medicine, at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and was active in resident education. Dr. Jones has a broad clinical background and has practiced in multipl...
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Phillip D Magidson, MD, MPH

Triple Boarded Geriatric Emergency Medicine Expert

Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics - Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Older adults, Falls, Delirium, Trauma, Infections, Capacity, Sepsis, Dementia, Pain Management, End of life care, Wound Care, Syncope, Functional decline, Pneumonia, Atrial fibrillation, Weakness, Urinary tract infection, Polypharmacy, EMTALA
I am a triple boarded emergency medicine physician, internist and geriatrician with extensive expertise in providing patient care at the bedside as well as administrative, educational, research and leadership experience in the academic emergency medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics and geriatric emergency medicine fields. I serve as an associate clinical director and director of geriatric emergency medicine of a busy, urban, Department of Emergency Medicine and chair our department's internal peer review committee. In these roles, I have had the opportunity to lead numerous clinical case reviews with an eye toward safety and quality improvement. With dual academic appointments as Assistant Professor of both Emergency Medicine and Medicine, I participate in the education of a wide variety of health sciences trainees including medical students, resident physicians and fellows. As such, I have lectured locally, regional and nationally on matters in general emergency medicine an...
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Timothy Jones, MD, FACEP

Experienced EM Expert | Commander, USN (ret)

Dallas, Texas
Emergency Medicine - Sepsis, Airway, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Appendicitis, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Anaphylaxis, Ischemic Bowel, Stroke, Syncope, TIA, SAH, Cauda Equina, Trauma, Aerospace Medicine
Dr. Jones excels in distilling complex medical principles into readily understandable concepts targeted to judge, jury, and a non-medical audience. He is an effective communicator with extensive speaking experience on both the local and national stage. Dr. Jones is residency trained and board certified in emergency medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is a full time EM clinician with over 25 years of practice experience. Dr. Jones is the former emergency medicine medical director at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. He has reviewed over 3,000 emergency medicine cases and has a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of standard of care. He served many years as clinical assistant professor, department of surgery, division of emergency medicine, at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and was active in resident education. Dr. Jones has a broad clinical background and has practiced in multipl...
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Jason P Kidde, PA-C

13 year fellowship trained acute care PA

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

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness | 50+ Cases

Haight Medical Consulting, PLLC

Newcastle, Washington
Emergency Medicine - Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child torture, Assault, Syncope, Medical Malpractice, DUI, Motor Vehicle Accident, Whiplash, Fracture
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 14 years of clinical experience. My clinical practice spans diverse emergency department settings, including community hospitals, trauma centers, and academic medical centers. I provide expert witness consultation in criminal and civil matters and have worked with public defense as well as private counsel. I have consulted on over 50 cases involving assault, domestic violence, strangulation, child abuse and torture, DUI, murder, and manslaughter, as well as medical malpractice cases involving a wide range of conditions including arterial dissection, ischemic limb, chronic wounds, rib fractures, and necrotizing soft tissue infection. I have additional training in the evaluation of strangulation. My services include medical record review, standard of care analysis, causation assessment, written reports, deposition, and trial testimony as needed.