Toxicology Expert Witnesses

Toxicology 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 toxicology. The toxicology expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Anatomic Pathology, Correctional Healthcare, Critical Care Medicine, Dermatology, Education & Schools, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Environmental, Epidemiology, Family Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Pathology, and Forensic Science.

Lyle D. Burgoon, PhD, ATS
  • Board Certified Toxicologist
  • Chemical Exposures
  • Former EPA & US Army
Jennifer Harmon, MPA, BS
  • Forensic Toxicologist.
  • DUI. Crime Lab Director.
  • Highly Experienced Expert
Kerollos Shaker, MD, FACEP
  • Board Certified Toxicologist
  • Board Certified ER Doctor
  • Laboratory Director
Richard A. Stripp, PhD
  • Toxicology & Pharmacology
  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Highly Experienced Expert
Aaron L. Hilliard, PhD
  • DUI/Overdose/Medication Errors
  • Mold/Lead/ Pesticide Exposures
  • Johns Hopkins Trained
Alex LeBeau, PhD, MPH, CIH
  • Industrial Hygiene and IAQ
  • Toxicology and Risk Expert
  • Exposure/Dose Reconstruction
Damon Dell'Aglio, MD, FACEP
  • Boarded in Toxicology & EM
  • Johns Hopkins Educated
  • Experienced Expert Witness
Karen Mollner, DMSc
  • Forensic Toxicologist
  • 22+Years Experience
  • Highly Experienced Expert
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Aaron L Hilliard, PhD

Forensic Toxicologist Johns Hopkins Trained

Health Matters EMPT

Pharmacology- Clinical, Toxicology - DUI, Medication Adverse Effects, Overdose, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Exposure, Medication Errors, Adverse Drug Reactions, Lead, Mold, Pesticides, Wrongful Death, Retrograde Extrapolation, Alcohol, Drugs of Abuse, Environmental Exposure, Postmortem Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology, Litigation Support, Public Health
Dr. Aaron Hilliard obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology/Toxicology from Meharry Medical College. After completing his Ph.D., he continued his research in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Division of Toxicological Sciences. Dr. Hilliard has served at the Florida Department of Health and held faculty appointments at the University of Florida. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor at Florida A&M University in the College of Pharmacy. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications related to pharmacology, toxicology, and the environmental impact of chemicals. Dr. Hilliard also brings 25 years of experience providing deposition and trial testimony in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology for both Plaintiff and Defense in Federal, State, Criminal, and Civil cases. Dr. Hilliard is a highly qualified expert in toxicology and pharmacology, offering a deep scientific foundation and over 25 years of applied exper...
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Okorie Okorocha, M.S., M.S., ESQ.

Dual-Trained Toxicologist & Trial Attorney

TOXICOLAWGY.COM - Dual-Trained Toxicologist & Attorney

Toxicology, Pathology - Board-Certified Trial Attorney, Laboratory, Blood testing, Breath Testing, Hospital Testing, Alcohol Impairment, drug impairment, alcohol testing, drug testing, drug effects, drug levels, postmortem drugs, postmortem alcohol, forensic science, blood alcohol, blood drugs, urine testing, urine drug tests, urine alcohol tests, Pathology
Forensic Toxicologist & Nationally Board-Certified Trial Attorney Okorie Okorocha is highly sought-after as both an attorney and an expert witness. Being dual-trained in Law & Toxicology is a deadly combination. As one attorney surmised: “Cross-examining Trial Attorney & Toxicologist Okorie Okorocha is like a knife fight in a phone booth & results in the cross-examiner taking an incredible beating! On the other hand, getting cross-examined by an attorney that know far more about the science than the witness is the witness’s worst nightmare.” Highly sought-after Forensic Toxicologist & Trial Attorney retained as a Toxicology Expert Witness in high-profile cases nation-wide such as: Estate of George Floyd vs. City of Minneapolis Doe vs. Derrick Rose (former NBA MVP) Hawaii vs. Villa (high-profile baby manslaughter case) Michigan vs. Chidester For exemplar's of Okorie Okorocha's testimony, go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFchrJ9bFOmKXSxY9KOAkoKNNB-G6HfO1 Okorie ...
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Dr. David H. Schaffer, MD, MRO

Toxicology Director, Experienced Witness, Dual BC

Toxicology, Emergency Medicine - Drug Testing, Toxicology, Overdose, Drug Levels, Chemical Exposure, Alcohol, Fentanyl, Carbon Monoxide, Poisoning, Opioids, Med Mal, Medical Toxicology, Marijuana, Impairment, Methamphetamine, Opiates, Child Custody, Drugs, Toxic Tort, Hair Testing
Dr. David H. Schaffer, MD, MRO is dual-boarded in both Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine, serving as the Director of Medical Toxicology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, SC and Prisma Health–Upstate hospitals. He is also a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO, MROCC). Dr. Schaffer has published extensively in the fields of Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine. Outside of clinical practice and the occasional courtroom appearance, Dr. Schaffer has also consulted for major organizations—including SpaceX, Butterfly Network, and governmental entities—on a variety of clinical matters. Dr. Schaffer earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, completed his residency at Harvard, where he served as a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School, and subsequently trained in Medical Toxicology at the University of Virginia. He is a practicing physician with extensive publications and speaking records, is reg...
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Stanley C Haimes, MD, MPH, CIH, CSP, CIME, FACOEM

Physician and Certified Industrial Hygienist

Center for Occupational and Environmental Health

Alabama
Occupational Medicine, Industrial Hygiene - Toxicology, Mold, Indoor Air, OSHA, metals, chromium, lead, mercury, ethylene oxide, ethylene dibromide, chemical exposure, CIH, Workers Compensation, Firefighter, arsenic, Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Disability Evaluation, toxic tort, CDL
I bring the medical background of being both a board certified occupational medicine physician as well as being a Certified Industrial Hygienist to your issue. I have experience in large chemical exposure (toxic tort) cases involving multiple claimants as well as indoor air quality litigation. I have evaluated indoor air quality issues from the perspectives of both an occupational medicine physician regarding symptoms and medical testing, as well as a Certified Industrial Hygienist regarding air quality sampling of occupied structures. My attributes include the following: Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine of the University of Central Florida. Board Certified Physician in Occupational Medicine, Residency Trained at Johns Hopkins, and a Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (FACOEM) and the International Academy of Independent Medical Examiners (FIAIME). Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP)....
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Ronald Tjalkens, PHD

Neurotoxicology Professor - Parkinson's, exposures

Barrow Neurological Institute

Phoenix, Arizona
Toxicology, Neuropathology - neurotoxicology, Parkinson's, pesticides, heavy metals, environmental toxicology, neurological disease, neuropathology, drugs of abuse, neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, toxicology
Dr. Ronald Tjalkens, Ph.D., is a Professor of Neurology and Translational Neuroscience with over 25 years of NIH-funded research experience in Neurotoxicology investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuroinflammation and its role in the progression of neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. His expertise spans neurotoxicology, neuropharmacology, and the effects of environmental exposures—such as heavy metals, pesticides, neurotropic viruses, and pharmacologic agents—on the nervous system. He has extensive experience using translational models of neurodegeneration, advanced imaging techniques, and AI-based image analysis to evaluate neuroinflammatory injury and identify therapeutic targets in glial cells. Dr. Tjalkens has served as an expert witness in both civil and criminal cases involving neurotoxic injury, providing testimony on causation and mechanisms of neurological damage, and brings an internationally recognized reco...
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Rodney G. Richmond, MS, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, DASPL

Pharmacy - Pharmacology - Drugs of Abuse

The Mackenzie Group, LLC

Searcy, Arkansas
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Nursing homes, geriatric pharmacist, alcohol, recreational drugs, drug interactions, opioid pain management, hospital pharmacy, drug levels, medication errors, pharmacy law, toxicology, pharmacy standards of care, compounding
Pharmacy Standards of Care (nursing home/long-term care, acute care, hospice, home health); Pain Management; Geriatric Drug Therapy Management (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, psychoactive medications, psychotropic drug reactions, polypharmacy); Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information services, patient assessment & counseling); Drug Safety/Misadventure (interactions, adverse reactions, medication errors, death/overdose, product liability); Pharmacology (causal relationship between drug exposure and subsequent effects, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacokinetics); Pharmacy Operations (3rd-party payment, managed care, controlled substance/narcotics, drug distribution systems, pharmacoeconomics). Professor, Pharmacy Practice Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice Harding University College of Pharmacy (2011- ) President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2024-25) Vice-President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2023-24) Member, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2020- ) Clinical Consulta...
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Dan L Field, MD, FACEP

Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert

MDexperts

Rancho Cordova, California
Forensic Science, Emergency Medicine - Clinical Forensic Medicine, medical criminology, great bodily injury, case evaluation, case feasibility, injury, strangulation, domestic violence, child abuse, homicide, urgent care, medical chart, gunshot wounds, firearms, stab wound, cause of death, use of force, bruising, toxicology, records
Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert Dr. Field is a board-certified emergency physician, a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and holds a master’s degree in forensic science. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he is highly trained in managing medical emergencies, trauma, stab and gunshot wounds, strangulation, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, fractures, police use of force, child abuse, and injury care. As a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, he served as the medical control officer for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s SED (SWAT) team for over 25 years. He possesses small arms training, previously held a federal firearms dealer license, and is a black belt in Karate. He is also an Expert Consultant and Reviewer for the California Medical Board. Dr. Field has served as both a testifying and consulting expert in state and county superior courts, United States district courts, administrative law hearings, military courts-martial, and Title IX proceedings. He is exper...

Shaun Carstairs, MD DFACMT

  • Toxicology/Emergency Medicine
  • Retired US Navy Captain
  • Highly Experienced Expert

Okorie Okorocha, MS, MS, ESQ.

  • High-Profile case Expert
  • Expert in 840+ Jury Trials
  • Over 100 Jury Trials as lead
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Othon J. Mena, M.D.

Forensic Pathologist - Medical Examiner

Thousand Oaks, California
Forensic Pathology, Forensic Medicine - Forensic pathologist, medical examiner, coroner, board certified, pathology, forensic medicine, autopsy, postmortem exam, wrongful death, sudden death, manner of death, cause of death, toxicology, medical record review, death certification, death investigation, medicolegal, injury, injurie
Certified by American Board of Pathology in Forensic, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, California medical license, Experienced in criminal and civil testimony, Have performed more than 6,500 postmortem exams
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Amanda Jordan, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician

California
Emergency Medicine - trauma, assault, toxicology, stroke, MI, fracture, concussion, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, appendicitis, sepsis, pneumonia, motor vehicle collision, DKA, abdominal pain, medical necessity
I am a full-time clinical practitioner of emergency medicine, am board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and am a fellow of the American College of Emergency Practitioners. I have been in practice for over 17 years and have extensive experience at multiple practice levels, including level 1 trauma centers, teaching facilities, critical access emergency rooms, and free-standing emergency rooms. I am ACLS and PALS certified. I have actively taught and supervised medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants throughout my 17 years of clinical and teaching practice. I graduated cum laude with a degree in Zoology from University of Texas, attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch and was a chief resident of the emergency medicine program at University of Texas Southwestern. Teaching Experience • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix • Clinic...
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Shaun D Carstairs, MD DFACMT FACEP

Experienced emergency physician and toxicologist

San Diego, California
Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - toxicology, poisoning, overdose, drug abuse, drug withdrawal, alcohol, urine drug screen, marijuana, fentanyl, opioids, addiction, methamphetamine, medication errors, heart attack, stroke, trauma, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, snake bites, sepsis
- Triple board-certified in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine, actively practicing in all 3 specialties - Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology (DFACMT) and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) - Bachelor of Science (BS) with honor from the California Institute Of Technology - Medical degree (MD) from the Uniformed Services University, the nation’s military medical school - Retired US Navy Captain with over 25 years of active duty service - Prior chief medical officer for the US Marine Corps’ 1st Marine Division - Prior residency program director and core faculty for a large emergency medicine residency program - Professor of Military & Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University - More than 50 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and national/international presentations in the fields of medical toxicology and emergency medicine - Lecturer for the American College of Medical Tox...
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Malini K Singh, MD, MPH, MBA

Emergency Medicine Physician - UCSF Faculty

UCSF School of Medicine

San Francisco, California
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Pediatric emergencies, Obstetrical and Gynecological emergencies, Infections, Cardiac emergencies, Geriatric emergencies, Dental emergencies, Oropharyngeal, Wounds, Burns, Ocular, Pulmonary, Abdominal emergencies, Abuse, Behavioral Health, Thoracic, Neurological emergencies, Orthopedic emergencies, Vascular, Toxicology
As a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Clinical Professor with over two decades of experience at a high-volume Level 1 Trauma Center, I bring deep expertise in the evaluation of complex, high-acuity clinical cases and the standards of emergency care. I have held multiple senior leadership roles—including Vice Chief and former Medical Director and QI Director—where I led initiatives in quality assurance, patient safety, and clinical risk management, and chaired multidisciplinary review processes. My background combines frontline clinical excellence with advanced training in public health and business (MPH, MBA), allowing me to analyze cases through both systems-based and operational lenses. I have extensive experience in peer review, adverse event analysis, and medico-legal risk mitigation, and am frequently invited to present on patient safety and risk reduction strategies at national forums. This combination of clinical authority, leadership in quality governance, an...
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Mason D. Harrell, III, MD, MPH, FACOEM

San Diego, California
Occupational Medicine, Public Health - Chemical Exposures, Heat Injuries, Asbestos, Dust, Mold, Air Quality, Heavy Metals, Radiation, Toxicology, Fitness for Duty, Return to Work, Malingering, Stress, Violence, PTSD, Personal Injury, Disability, Chronic Pain, Telemedicine, Primary Care
Harvard Instructor of Physicians, Harvard-trained (Residency & MPH), double board-certified, full-time practicing physician in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Public Health, and General Preventive Medicine. Medical expert work with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the World Health Organization (WHO), American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), and MDGuidelines®. Published original research on Long Term and Short Term Disability in ACOEM’s Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and chapter author of Psychological Factors and Workforce Health in ACOEM’s Occupational Health Guide. Published with the World Health Organization in the Journal of Infectious Disease on Ebola infections in health care workers. His involvement in the coronavirus (COVID-19) response includes instructing medical, health, and safety professionals, creating policies and procedures, directing preventive medicine and public health, mitigating transmiss...
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Mario F. San Bartolome, MD, MBA, MRO, FASAM

Addiction Medicine physician

Arete Health

Roseville, California
Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine - Opioids, opiate, methamphetamine, overdose, alcohol, hallucinogens, cocaine, toxicology, sober living, drugs, illicit, drug rehabilitation, utilization management, drug policy, alcohol and drug treatment, drug intoxication, withdrawal, detoxification, drug testing appropriateness, pain
Dr. Mario San Bartolome is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine and has extensive clinical, administrative, regulatory, and forensic experience in the evaluation and treatment of substance use disorders, co-occurring psychiatric conditions, controlled-substance prescribing, detoxification, withdrawal management, toxicology, and addiction-related standards of care. Dr. San Bartolome has served as a medical director across multiple levels of addiction treatment, including withdrawal management/detoxification, residential treatment, intensive outpatient care, outpatient addiction medicine, and managed care. His experience includes policy development, clinical protocol design, utilization management, peer review, quality oversight, direct patient care, and maintaining patient safety in drug and alcohol treatment programs. He has practiced and consulted in settings that include hospitals, psychiatric units, emergency departments, correctional environments, outpatien...
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Howard S Robin, MD

Causation expert: medical legal and criminal cases

LJ Pathology Consultants

La Jolla, California
Pathology, Forensic Pathology - Motor Vehicular Accidents, Drug Overdose, Toxicology, Homicide, Opiates/opioids, DUI/DWI, Molecular Diagnostics, Immunology, Forensic Pathology, Autoimmune Diseases, Drugs of Abuse, Transfusion reactions, Laboratory medicine, Anatomic pathology, Clinical pathology, Immunopathology, Breast Cancer, Kidney, Liver, Blood Banking
48 years providing expert testimony in pathology cases. Extensive experience in deposition and courtroom testimony. Autopsy experience coroner's office. 37 years of experience directing clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories in hospital and outpatient settings. Special focus on blood banking, cancer diagnosis, toxicology, immunology, pharmacology, including drugs of use and drugs of abuse.
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Dimi Maffia, PharmD, BCCCP

PharmD Consultation, Inc

San Diego, California
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist - Toxicology, Pharmacist Standard of Care (Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics), Adverse Drug Events, Drug-Drug Interactions, Medication Safety and Errors, Pharmacogenomics, Anticoagulation, Antiarrhythmics, Antibiotic Stewardship, Medication-Related Surgical Complications, Opioid Safety
I am currently employed as an Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at the VA San Diego Health Care System, with clinical pharmacy experience spanning six distinct healthcare systems. I earned my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of the Pacific in 2014 and have been a licensed pharmacist in California for the past 11 years. My postgraduate training includes a two-year pharmacy residency at the VA San Diego Health Care System. During my first year, I focused on pharmacy practice in both ambulatory care and inpatient hospital settings, including hospice and long-term care. In my second year, I specialized in critical care pharmacy. I am a Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) and have held clinical pharmacist roles specializing in emergency medicine, internal medicine, and critical care. Additionally, I have contributed to clinical research, collaborating on phase 2, 3, and 4 clinical trials, as well as performing retrospective chart reviews in healthcare...
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Michael Magallanes

Pharmacy & Medication Safety Expert Witness

Sacramento, California
Pharmacology- Clinical, Geriatric Psychiatry - Forensics, Polypharmacy, Fall Risk Review, Toxicology, Drug Interaction Analysis, Medication Variance Analysis, Product Liability, Opioid Prescribing Standards, Pharmacy Negligence, Medication Error Analysis, Benzodiazepine Management, Chemotherapy Dosing, Adverse Drug Event Causation, Controlled Substance Prescribing, LTC
Clinical Pharmacist with 10+ years of experience across psychiatric, geriatric, oncology, ambulatory, and community pharmacy settings. Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) and Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) with demonstrated expertise in medication safety, polypharmacy evaluation, drug interactions, adverse drug event analysis, and high-risk medication management. SEAK-trained expert witness providing evidence-based analysis grounded in clinical standards, regulatory expectations, and professional best practices. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Current position as Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist at Adventist Health (San Luis Obispo, CA) involves verifying and dispensing medication orders in compliance with Joint Commission and hospital regulatory standards, monitoring patient medication regimens for appropriate indication, dosing, route, interactions, and allergies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on formulary compliance, procurement, and quality assurance. Prior to thi...
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Kristen Good, MEM, PhD, CIH

Environmental & Occupational Exposure Scientist

Fort Collins, Colorado
Epidemiology, Industrial Hygiene - public health, environmental health, exposure science, exposure assessment, chemical hazard, indoor air quality, aerosols, wildfire, wildfire smoke, COVID-19, OSHA, exposure modeling, inhalation, pandemic, occupational health, occupational safety, toxicology, risk assessment, emergency management, heat
Dr. Kristen Good is an Epidemiologist, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Exposure Scientist with 15+ years of background and experience in risk assessment, toxicology, exposure assessment, and environmental sciences, across academia/research, private industry, and government sectors. She has a Ph.D. in Environmental Health with an epidemiology concentration from Colorado State University, a Master's degree in Environmental Management, toxicology focus, from Duke University, and a B.S. in Biology from Boston College. Her experience has included work on various indoor air quality topics (including COVID and other bioaerosols and respiratory pathogens, wildfire smoke/biomass burning, mold, and occupational chemical exposures), human subjects studies including controlled exposures/randomized controlled trial designs, and chemical risk assessment. Dr. Good has served as the leading technical authority in occupational health and indoor air quality at the Colorado Department of P...
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Lucas Hennings, M.D., FACEP, FAAEM

Emergency Medicine legal consultant/expert witness

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Hyperbaric medicine, pediatrics, aesthetic medicine, urgent care, trauma, toxicology, geriatrics, ob/gyn emergencies, substance abuse, paramedics, physician assistant supervision, nurse practitioner supervision, accidents, Motor vehicle collisions, rural medicine, farming medicine, industrial accidents, multispecialty, EMS, newborn
Hello: I am writing to offer my services as an emergency medicine legal consultant and expert witness. I am a board-certified, residency-trained emergency physician with over 15 years of clinical experience in high-acuity, high-volume emergency departments (mainly level 1 trauma centers), where I routinely manage complex trauma and critically ill medical patients. My practice also includes freestanding emergency departments as well as rural and critical access hospitals, providing me with a broad perspective across diverse care settings. I have extensive experience in legal consulting and expert witness work for both defense and plaintiff cases. I have comprehensive expertise in all phases of the legal process, including case review, expert report preparation, attorney collaboration, depositions, and trial testimonies. I am a member of the American Bar Association. My case experience spans traditional medical malpractice as well as complex and non-traditional matters, including ...
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Andrew Perugini, Pharm.D.

Clinical Pharmacist - Hartford Healthcare

Watertown, Connecticut
Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Clinical Pharmacist, Toxicology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Adverse Drug Events, Anticoagulation, Medication Error, Pharmacist Medical Malpractice, Drug Interaction, Pharmacokinetics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Intensive Care Unit, Alcohol
Dr. Perugini is a pharmacist with 14 years of experience. He initially started his career in retail pharmacy and eventually moved to the hospital setting as a clinical pharmacist. He is an adjust assistant professor at several pharmacy schools in his state. He has worked his way up to the position of Pharmacy Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator at his practice site. He is a member of several system-wide committees to help establish new protocols or therapies and to investigate medication error events and ways to reduce future errors. His knowledge is extensive, encompassing a wide range of areas, including infectious disease, emergency medicine, critical care, anticoagulation, neurology, oncology, cardiology, extravasation and more. As mentioned before, he serves as the clinical coordinator at his hospital, ensuring that any new clinical initiatives are properly executed at his practice site. This includes providing education and participating in committees to discuss ways to improve pa...
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Robert L Copeland, MS, PhD

Washington, District Of Columbia
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmaceutical Research - Forensic Pharmacology, Toxicology
I am an Associate Professor and Chair; as well as former Chair of the Medical IRB. As a forensic pharmacologist, my role is to analyze, assess, review, and support the attorney's position. I am recognized as an expert witness in pharmacology and toxicology for deposition and trial testimonies (Criminal, Civil and Military courts; both Plaintiff and Defense). My area of expertise includes a broad range of cases such as blood alcohol level (BAL), DUI, adverse drug reactions to medicines, overdose of medicines, drug interactions, and personal injury resulting from an exposure to medicines, effects from drug abuse or industrial chemicals, and induction of cancer by chemicals. I have provided written reports and in the case of a trial, I have testified to clearly explain the findings in the court. I view my role as a forensic pharmacologist involving helping the attorney in preparing a cross-examination of the expert on the opposite side.
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Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH

Addiction, drug abuse, and jail/prison medicine

Tavares, Florida
Addiction Medicine, Correctional Healthcare - Substance use, Cocaine, Buprenorphine, Detox, Suboxone, Withdrawal, Fentanyl, Intoxication, Overdose, Cannabis, Methadone, Opioid, Addiction, Drug rehab, Toxicology, Methamphetamine, NCCHC, In-custody death, Jail, Prison
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH brings over 14 years of experience as a physician, including both direct patient care and administrative oversight focused on treating the incarcerated population and patients with addictions. She is board certified in Addiction Medicine and in Preventive Medicine & Public Health, both through the American Board of Preventive Medicine. She is licensed to practice medicine in 41 US states. With over 10 years in correctional medicine, she has served as a corporate-level medical director for two leading providers of correctional healthcare services, offering comprehensive care within prison and jail settings. Beyond correctional settings, she has provided addiction medicine services in various community treatment settings, including SAMHSA-certified opioid treatment programs (OTPs, aka “methadone clinics”), office-based opioid treatment centers, residential treatment facilities, inpatient detox centers, intensive outpatient treatment programs, and via telemedicin...
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Stuart D Bagley, MS, CIH, CSP

CIH & CSP – Industrial Hygiene & Safety Expert

IAQ-EMF Consulting Inc.

Boynton Beach, Florida
Industrial Hygiene, Safety - Certified Industrial Hygienist, CIH Expert, CSP Safety Expert, IAQ Testing, Mold Testing, EMF Testing, EMI Surveys, OSHA Compliance, Noise Surveys, Safety Audits, Toxicology, Safety Audits, Toxicology, Chem Exposure, Site Safety, EHS Consulting, EMI Testing, Cell Tower EMF, Workplace Safety, Indoor Air Quality
➡️Stuart D. Bagley, MS, CIH, CSP is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (ABIH Certificate #3534) and Certified Safety Professional (BCSP #11829) with over 30 years of experience in occupational health, environmental safety, and industrial hygiene. He is President of IAQ-EMF Consulting Inc., providing expert witness services, exposure assessments, and consulting nationwide. ➡️Mr. Bagley previously served as a Federal OSHA Compliance Officer and later managed EHS programs for Fortune 500 companies including General Electric and General Dynamics. His consulting practice specializes in indoor air quality investigations, mold inspections, electromagnetic field (EMF/EMI) testing, chemical exposure analysis, noise surveys, and OSHA compliance audits. ➡️He has conducted more than 1,000 EMF and indoor air quality investigations across the U.S. and Canada for law firms, insurers, corporations, hospitals, schools, and government clients. He has testified in both plaintiff and defense cases invo...
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Stanley C Haimes, MD, MPH, CIH, CSP, CIME, FACOEM

Physician and Certified Industrial Hygienist

Center for Occupational and Environmental Health

Orlando, Florida
Occupational Medicine, Industrial Hygiene - Toxicology, Mold, Indoor Air, OSHA, metals, chromium, lead, mercury, ethylene oxide, ethylene dibromide, chemical exposure, CIH, Workers Compensation, Firefighter, arsenic, Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Disability Evaluation, toxic tort, CDL
I bring the medical background of being both a board certified occupational medicine physician as well as being a Certified Industrial Hygienist to your issue. I have experience in large chemical exposure (toxic tort) cases involving multiple claimants as well as indoor air quality litigation. I have evaluated indoor air quality issues from the perspectives of both an occupational medicine physician regarding symptoms and medical testing, as well as a Certified Industrial Hygienist regarding air quality sampling of occupied structures. My attributes include the following: Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine of the University of Central Florida. Board Certified Physician in Occupational Medicine, Residency Trained at Johns Hopkins, and a Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (FACOEM) and the International Academy of Independent Medical Examiners (FIAIME). Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP)....
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Amanda Jordan, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician

Florida
Emergency Medicine - trauma, assault, toxicology, stroke, MI, fracture, concussion, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, appendicitis, sepsis, pneumonia, motor vehicle collision, DKA, abdominal pain, medical necessity
I am a full-time clinical practitioner of emergency medicine, am board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and am a fellow of the American College of Emergency Practitioners. I have been in practice for over 17 years and have extensive experience at multiple practice levels, including level 1 trauma centers, teaching facilities, critical access emergency rooms, and free-standing emergency rooms. I am ACLS and PALS certified. I have actively taught and supervised medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants throughout my 17 years of clinical and teaching practice. I graduated cum laude with a degree in Zoology from University of Texas, attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch and was a chief resident of the emergency medicine program at University of Texas Southwestern. Teaching Experience • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix • Clinic...
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Cheska Richards, PhD, NRCC

Forensic Toxicologist w federal court experience

SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida
Toxicology, Laboratories & Testing - drug testing, opiate, hearing, exposure, dermal, false positives, fentanyl, methamphetamine, inhalation, touch exposure, toxicology, Delta 8, cocaine, environmental exposure, low level, residual, Marijuana, passive, metabolism, elimination
I am a PhD-level forensic and clinical toxicologist with over a decade of experience advising organizations, attorneys, and courts on complex toxicological, pharmacological, and regulatory matters. I served as the toxicologist for the federal courts drug testing contract for 3 years. In that role I testified at federal revocation hearings over 20 times concerning drug testing and wrote hundreds of formal letters of data interpretation for the courts. I also corresponded with attorneys and probation when the drug testing outcome may have been due to exposure or medication or diet. I have a National Registry of Certified Chemists board certification as a Toxicological Chemist, a MS and a PhD, and many years of experience directly operating laboratories.
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Alberto Augsten, Pharm.D., M.S.,BCPP, DABAT

Board Certified Toxicologist/Psychopharmacologist

Augsten Consulting, LLC

Hollywood, Florida
Toxicology, Pharmacology- Clinical - Toxicology, Psychopharmacology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, DUI, Drugs of Abuse, Poisoning, Medication Errors, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Forensic Toxicology, Drugs of Abuse Testing
Dr. Alberto Augsten, founder of Augsten Consulting, is a consultant and expert witness specializing in psychopharmacology and clinical toxicology. Offering professional, impactful, and strategic consulting services, Dr. Augsten caters to legal, healthcare, and clinical practice development. His expertise encompasses many areas, ensuring clients receive top-notch guidance and insights. Dr. Augsten is the only Dual Board Certified Toxicologist and Psychopharmacologist in the Nation, and has been qualified as an expert in Toxicology in both Criminal and Civil cases. Dr. Augsten thoroughly analyzes environmental substances, including metals, pesticides, toxic gases, solvents, particulates, carcinogens, industrial chemicals, allergens, and natural toxins. Our expertise ensures a comprehensive evaluation of potential exposures and their impact on health. Dr. Augsten specializes in providing tailored consulting services to assist in the development and optimization of clinical practic...
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Tate Yeatman

Forensic Toxicology Expert- DUI/DFSA

Tate Yeatman Forensic Consulting, Inc

LOXAHATCHEE, Florida
Toxicology, Forensic Science - Toxicology, DUI, DFSA, Seized Drug Analysis, Drug, Alcohol, Civil, Criminal
With over 29 years of education, training and experience working in state and local crime laboratories in various capacities including forensic toxicologist, forensic drug chemist, and laboratory director, I understand the complexities of forensic toxicology and forensic drug chemistry. I can provide you with a comprehensive review of your criminal or civil case from sample collection to interpretation of results and, through years of experience as an expert witness in criminal and civil courts, I have developed the skills to effectively communicate my expert opinion in court.
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Dr. David H. Schaffer, MD, MRO

Toxicology Director, Experienced Witness, Dual BC

Florida
Toxicology, Emergency Medicine - Drug Testing, Toxicology, Overdose, Drug Levels, Chemical Exposure, Alcohol, Fentanyl, Carbon Monoxide, Poisoning, Opioids, Med Mal, Medical Toxicology, Marijuana, Impairment, Methamphetamine, Opiates, Child Custody, Drugs, Toxic Tort, Hair Testing
Dr. David H. Schaffer, MD, MRO is dual-boarded in both Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine, serving as the Director of Medical Toxicology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, SC and Prisma Health–Upstate hospitals. He is also a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO, MROCC). Dr. Schaffer has published extensively in the fields of Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine. Outside of clinical practice and the occasional courtroom appearance, Dr. Schaffer has also consulted for major organizations—including SpaceX, Butterfly Network, and governmental entities—on a variety of clinical matters. Dr. Schaffer earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, completed his residency at Harvard, where he served as a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School, and subsequently trained in Medical Toxicology at the University of Virginia. He is a practicing physician with extensive publications and speaking records, is reg...
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Brett C Ferguson, MD

Forensic Pathologist & Pediatrician

Ferguson Medical-Legal Consulting, LLC

Kamuela, Hawaii
Forensic Pathology, Pediatrics - Pediatric Death, Child Abuse, Non-Accidental Trauma, Abusive Head Trauma, Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, Neonatal, Cause of Death, Manner of Death, Autopsy Review, Wrongful Death, Homicide, Wound Interpretation, Toxicology, Malpractice, Death Investigation, Elder Abuse, Drowning, Strangulation, Suffering
Board-certified forensic pathologist and board-certified pediatrician offering dual expertise in autopsy pathology and pediatric clinical medicine. This combination is held by very few physicians in the United States. Dual certification enables expert opinions on both cause and manner of death and pediatric standards of care within a single engagement, eliminating the need for separate experts in cases involving pediatric, neonatal, and infant deaths. Experience includes medicolegal autopsies across the full spectrum of manner of death, service as an elected parish coroner in Louisiana, and over a decade of clinical pediatric practice encompassing primary care, hospital medicine, and emergency medicine. Academic appointments at three medical schools. Currently serving as the forensic pathologist for Hawaii County. Available to both plaintiff and defense.
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Gourang P. Patel, Pharm.D

Critical Care Education

Chicago, Illinois
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist - Medication, Error, Toxicology, Adverse Drug, Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Pharmacy, Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit, Prescription, Prevention, Operating Room Medication Safety
Specialization of pharmacology and toxicology of medications utilized both in the hospital and retail pharmacy settings. Detailed analysis of medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and providing strategies for prevention. Particular focus on practice of pharmacy, medication side effects, and medication safety.
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Walter Liszewski, MD

Dermatologist and allergist - Northwestern Faculty

Associate Professor

Chicago, Illinois
Dermatology, Occupational Medicine - Contact dermatitis, Allergy, Eczema, Acne, Rosacea, Melanoma, Alopecia, Hair loss, Skin cancer, Disability, Toxicology, Occupational health, Occupational injuries, Tattoo, Isotretinoin, Allergic contact dermatitis, Hair dye, Makeup, Shampoo, Metal allergy
I am an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Cancer Epidemiology at Northwestern University, with over six years of experience as a general dermatologist and specialist in patch testing. My clinical work centers on diagnosing allergic reactions to personal care products and occupational exposures. These include sensitivities to substances such as hair dye, cosmetics, shampoos, gloves, medications, jewelry, metal implants, tattoos, medical devices, and industrial chemicals. I frequently consult on cases involving occupational medicine and disability related to chemical allergies and toxicity. In addition to my focus on allergies, I also treat a wide range of dermatologic conditions including skin cancer, melanoma, hair loss, acne, rosacea, warts, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, and eczema. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for both the American Contact Dermatitis Society and the European Society of Tattoo and Pigment Research. I have acted as a site Principal Inves...
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Robert B Swotinsky, MD, MPH

Drug and alcohol testing and impairment.

Sudbury, Massachusetts
Occupational Medicine, Toxicology - Drug testing, drug test, drug screening, drug screen, alcohol testing, alcohol test, toxicology, medical review officer, MRO, impairment, disability, DOT physicals, DOT exams, occupational medicine, occupational health, truck driver, dram shop, alcohol, workers compensation
Expert in drug and alcohol testing and impairment, fitness-for-duty, and occupational medicine. Extensive experience in cases involving drug and alcohol testing in the workplace and in other settings; dram shop cases; fitness of police and firefighters, commercial drivers, and other workers; and disability discrimination. Clear, detailed, well-organized, well-referenced, and timely reports. Qualifications include: board certified in occupational medicine. Certified medical review officer (MRO), FMCSA (NRCME) Medical Examiner and trainer, and (former) FAA Medical Examiner. Fellow of American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and awarded the 2018 ACOEM Achievement in Occupational Medicine Award. Assistant Professor, U Mass Medical School. Former residency director for occupational medicine training program. Written books and written/given numerous educational programs to physician and other groups about drug and alcohol testing, and about DOT physicals (...
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Stefanos N. Kales, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM

Occ Med, Toxicology, Mold, Transport Accidents

Cambridge Occupational Medicine

Newton, Massachusetts
Occupational Medicine, Toxicology - Truck & Transport Accidents, Aerotoxicity (Aerotoxic Syndrome), Covid-19, Firefighters, Police, Cardiovascular, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Apnea, Sleep medicine, Chemical Sensitivities, Environmental Intolerances, Mold, Latex Allergy, Record Review, Causation Analyses, Heavy Metals, Toxicology
Dr. Kales is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is Professor & Director of the Occupational Medicine Residency at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) and has produced over 250 publications. He is the Chief of Occupational Medicine at Cambridge Health Alliance. Dr. Kales has conducted numerous IMEs, chart reviews and has served as an expert for various Governmental Agencies, Insurance Companies, Corporations and Attorneys. He is Board-certified in both Occupational Medicine and was previously trained and certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Kales' reports are timely, objective and yield scientific, objective, consistent, convincing opinions. He also has significant experience with deposition and trial testimony.
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Paul Damian, PhD, MPH, DABT, ERT

Board Certified Toxicologist (DABT) and ERT

Damian Applied Toxicology, LLC

Traverse City, Michigan
Toxicology, Environmental - Evaluation of chemical risks to public health and the environment, toxicology, adverse effects of chemicals, drugs, nutritional supplements, indoor air and vapor intrusion, chemical contamination of food and dietary supplements, drug-induced liver toxicity, lead exposure, Proposition 65 compliance
Dr. Damian is the Founder and Principal of Damian Applied Toxicology, LLC (DAT). He is a Board Certified Toxicologist (Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology or DABT) and European Registered Toxicologist (ERT) (Royal Society of Biology). He has a PhD in Toxicology and Pharmacology from the University of California-Davis, a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Environmental Health (Environmental Chemistry) from the University of Michigan and 40 years of experience in the quantitative evaluation of health risks related to all types of chemicals and exposure circumstances. DAT provides expert-level health risk assessment services related to chemically contaminated property, chemical exposures in the workplace, and chemical exposures from consumer products. Specialty areas include lead exposures, mine and smelter site health and ecological risk assessments, vapor intrusion and indoor air risk assessments related to solvent releases, hazardous waste site risk assessments, workers' com...
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Sheffey N Massey, DO FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician- 30 yrs experience

HealthPartners Medical Group

Lake City, Minnesota
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Board Certified Emergency Medicine, Sepsis , Trauma, Pediatric Emergency , EMS and transport medicine, Stroke , Cardiac resuscitation , Rural emergency Medicine , Critical care , Surgical emergencies, Airway management , Emergency Obstetric , Toxicology , Orthopedic emergencies, Emergency preparedness
• Highly experienced in the evaluation and care of complex trauma, medical and pediatric emergency medicine patients. • Serviced as Department Chair, Medical Director, Credential committee chair, and Utilization review liaison in Hospital system with over 50,000 emergency visits per year. Reviewed hundreds of patient charts for quality, medical management and sentinel events. Counseled multiple physicians on process improvement and quality care issues. Trauma site review physician in Wisconsin with over 50 trauma state variations. • Over 30years of emergency medicine practice includes diverse experience in urban and rural facilities, all levels of trauma care from level I to small level IV facilities. • Directly involved in developing comprehensive stroke center, cardiac center and trauma system in Western Wisconsin. • Heavily invested in continuing education of ED staff, ED residents, APC and Medical students from area colleges. • EMS medical direction, real world training in ...
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Karen Mollner, DMSc, MPAS, MS, PA-C

Emergency Medicine PA-C, DMSc, MS toxicology

Hugo, Minnesota
Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - emergency, wrongful death, fentanyl, trauma, marijuana, toxicology, criminal, sepsis, medication, alcohol, malpractice, dissection, occupational, narcotics, physician assistant, cardiac, insurance
Over 22 years experience in Emergency Medicine and Toxicology. Affiliate Member American College of Medical Toxicology with masters degree in forensic toxicology. Doctorate of Medical Science with focus in emergency management. Over 8 years experience as expert witness including medicolegal, emergency medicine, toxicology, occupational, insurance companies, wrongful death, criminal. Website www.thealcoholpro.com
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Doug Rush, CIH, CSP, CHMM, OHST, MSc

Certified Industrial Hygiene or Hygienist (CIH)

Scopus Consultants, Inc.

Springfield, Missouri
Industrial Hygiene, Safety - Warnings & Labels, IAQ, Products Liability, Covid, Indoor Air Quality, Toxicology, Asbestos, Environmental, Mold, Legionella, Pesticides, Dermal Assessment, Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, COPD, Forensic Science, Environmental Engineering, Job Hazard Assessment, OSHA, Safety
Summary of Experience Board-Certified HSE Expert | Industrial Hygiene & Forensic Exposure Analysis I am a highly credentialed Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) expert with over 35 years of experience and a unique background spanning military leadership, corporate consulting, and forensic investigation. As a CIH, CSP, and CHMM. I provide specialized technical analysis and expert testimony regarding complex injuries and illnesses stemming from chemical, biological, and physical hazards. My forensic expertise focuses on the reconstruction of current and historical exposures to high-stakes substances, including asbestos, benzene, welding fumes, lead, mold, and pesticides. I have a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams of doctors, engineers, and scientists to investigate workplace incidents and product liability claims. A retired USAF Chief Master Sergeant (CMS) and former Superintendent Industrial Hygienist, I bring a level of discipline, leadership, and tech...
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Raymond Wright, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness and IME provider

Treasure State Occupational Health, Livingston Health Care

Bozeman, Montana
Emergency Medicine, Legal Medicine - Trauma, Wound Care, Sepsis, Infectious Disease, Acute Cardiac Care, Stroke and CVA, Respiratory Emergency, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacology, Emergency Orthopedic Care, Acute Behavioral Health Crisis, Expert Witness, Cardiology, Independent Medical Examination, Standard of Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, Pulmonology, Medication
Raymond Wright, MD, FACEP Board Certified in Emergency Medicine Professional Profile: Dr. Wright is an emergency physician, with over 25 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings, from high-volume, level 1 and 2 trauma centers, to rural critical access facilities. He can provide expert analysis and testimony for plaintiff and defense in medicolegal cases, criminal cases, and for medical records and peer review. He has the proven ability to communicate and translate complex medical concepts clearly to give understandable context to cases. Dr. Wright can also help to define and apply Standards of Care in specific clinical situations. Areas of Expertise: • Trauma and wound care • Sepsis and infectious disease • Acute cardiac care • Acute stroke management • Traumatic Brain Injury • Respiratory emergencies • Toxicology • Clinical pharmacology • Emergency orthopedic care • Acute behavioral health crisis management Relevant Experience: • Over 25 years in clinical emerge...
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Amanda Jordan, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician

Henderson, Nevada
Emergency Medicine - trauma, assault, toxicology, stroke, MI, fracture, concussion, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, appendicitis, sepsis, pneumonia, motor vehicle collision, DKA, abdominal pain, medical necessity
I am a full-time clinical practitioner of emergency medicine, am board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and am a fellow of the American College of Emergency Practitioners. I have been in practice for over 17 years and have extensive experience at multiple practice levels, including level 1 trauma centers, teaching facilities, critical access emergency rooms, and free-standing emergency rooms. I am ACLS and PALS certified. I have actively taught and supervised medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants throughout my 17 years of clinical and teaching practice. I graduated cum laude with a degree in Zoology from University of Texas, attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch and was a chief resident of the emergency medicine program at University of Texas Southwestern. Teaching Experience • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix • Clinic...
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Logan F. Martin, PhD, MBA, PMP, CIH, CSP, CHMM

Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Construction/OSHA Expert

LF Martin LLC

Hampton, New Hampshire
OSHA, Safety - Construction Safety, Workplace Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Training, Industrial, Manufacturing, Machine Guarding, Falls, Compliance, Environmental, Exposure, Health Hazards, Expert Witness, Accident, Risk Assessment, Respiratory, Chemicals, Hazard Communication, Investigation
Dr. Martin provides highly specialized expert witness and litigation support services for complex workplace injury, fatality, and OSHA citation cases. Working closely with counsel, she leverages her deep regulatory expertise to navigate severe OSHA enforcement actions, successfully employing defenses such as unpreventable employee misconduct and the Multi-Employer Citation Policy. Her proven track record includes reconstructing incident timelines, analyzing site configurations, and auditing historical training records to secure citation deletions, downgrade willful violations, and significantly reduce regulatory penalties. Beyond immediate litigation defense, Dr. Martin routinely assists legal teams and corporate clients in negotiating OSHA Consent Orders and executing post-incident corrective actions, including comprehensive safety management system upgrades and proactive hazard mitigation strategies. Dr. Martin has 36 years of experience in occupational safety and health consult...
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Frank Breve, PharmD, MBA, CCP

Mid Atlantic PharmaTech Consultants, LLC

Ventnor City, New Jersey
Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Regulation - Geriatrics, Addiction, Opioids, Hospitals, Dialysis, Behavioral Health, Drug Distributors, Drug Companies, Long Term Care, Assisted Living, Pharmacies, Professional Practice, Regulatory Compliance, Duty of Care, Duty to Warn, Product Liability, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Abuse, Overdose
Dr. Frank Breve is an independent contractor consultant pharmacist. He is President and CEO of Mid Atlantic PharmaTech Consultants, LLC, a for profit company. Dr. Breve is also President and CEO of Opioid Consulting Educational Solutions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. He is adjunct faculty at Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia, and at University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy in Denver. Dr. Breve has authored over sixty scientific publications in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Breve is past president of the New Jersey Pharmacists Association, and a member of various professional societies and committees. He has been the recipient of many awards in his field of practice. Dr. Breve has served as an expert witness for roughly twenty years, and has worked on numerous cases, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
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Joseph S. Bertino, PharmD

Clinical Pharmacology/Toxicology Expertise

Bertino Consulting

Schenectady, New York
Pharmacology, Pharmacology- Clinical - Clinical pharmacology, toxicology, drug interactions, side effects, drug safety, drug labeling, drug-food interaction, alcoholism, drug abuse & addiction, medication errors, medication systems, lack of drug response, overdosing and underdosing
Dr. Bertino is a Diplomat (Board Certified) of the American Board of Clinical Pharmacology. Dr. Bertino has an extensive record of publications and clinical experience in pharmacogenomics/pharmacogenetics, drug therapy and vaccine development. Prompt, completely referenced expert service in all area of clinical pharmacology/Toxicology and pharmacy practice. His expertise also extends into substance abuse disorders and treatment. In addition to clinical pharmacology expertise, he has substantial clinical experience in hospital, community, nursing home, and other practice settings. He has also expertise with pharmaceutical company litigation. Dr. Bertino has served as an expert for both plaintiffs and defendants. He strives to provide complete review of all cases with evidence based, well referenced written opinions. Given his clinical expertise along with being well trained and knowledgable in the area of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, drug action...
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Zachary Blankenship

Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Expert

New York, New York
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - emergency medicine, board-certified emergency physician, trauma, acute care, medical malpractice, standard of care, toxicology, substance abuse, overdose, emergency room, sepsis, stroke, cardiac arrest, intubation, emergency procedures, chart review, medical documentation, medical expert witness, simulation, clinical decision-making
Board-certified emergency medicine physician with 10 years of clinical experience in high-acuity urban trauma centers. Extensive expertise in trauma, acute care, toxicology, and the standard of care in emergency settings. Experienced in medical chart review, clinical decision-making analysis, and medical documentation evaluation. Knowledgeable in EMR systems and digital documentation analysis. Currently serve as Clinical Education Director for medical simulation at a large academic hospital, overseeing interdepartmental training and education in critical care, procedural skills, and patient safety. Active in medical education and clinical faculty development. Hold a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and residency training in emergency medicine. Licensed to practice medicine in New York. Skilled communicator comfortable with depositions and courtroom testimony. Available for plaintiff or defense cases nationwide.
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Christopher J Nash, MD, EdM

Emergency Physician: Harvard-Trained, Duke Faculty

Durham, North Carolina
Emergency Medicine, Education & Schools - emergency medicine, trauma, toxicology, airway, cardiac arrest, simulation, medical education, artificial intelligence, strangulation injuries, intimate partner violence, medical errors, resuscitation, clinical education, diagnostic errors, resident supervision, standard of care, acute care, patient safety
Dr. Christopher J. Nash, MD, EdM, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. He currently serves as the Simulation Director for the Duke Emergency Medicine residency program, where he designs and leads advanced training in resuscitation, airway management, trauma, and acute care. Dr. Nash brings nearly a decade of frontline emergency medicine experience, including residency and faculty practice at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Duke University Hospital. He has managed thousands of high-acuity emergency cases, including trauma, toxicology, cardiac arrest, sepsis, and airway emergencies. His expertise extends to standard of care in the emergency department, decision-making under pressure, and supervision of resident physicians in complex cases. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Nash is nationally recognized for his work in medical education and simul...
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Donald Wickline, MD, FACEP

Emergency Physician Expert Witness

DW MD Consulting, PLLC

Greensboro, North Carolina
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Cardiac Emergencies, Neurologic Emergencies/Stroke, Sepsis, Airway Emergencies, COVID-19, Orthopedic Emergencies, Toxicology
-Board certified Emergency Physician (American Board of Emergency Medicine) with over a decade of experience in a variety of clinical settings (Urban, Community, Academic, Rural) -Extensive experience in peer review/risk management/QA -Excels in patient communication and has taught extensively on the value of connecting with patients -Licensed in North Carolina, Ohio and Texas but available nationwide -Previous expert witness training/courtroom experience
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Matthew Bamber, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, CCP

Emergency Medicine Pharmacist - Hospital

Sandhills Pharmacy Consultants

Whispering Pines, North Carolina
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist - emergency medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, critical care, forensic chart review, geriatric pharmacy, medication errors, adverse drug reactions
I am a board-certified critical care pharmacist (BCCCP) with nearly 15 years of full-time clinical experience in emergency medicine and critical care. I currently practice as a full-time Emergency Medicine Pharmacist in a high-volume emergency department in North Carolina, providing direct bedside care to critically ill and injured patients. My advanced training includes a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency and a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy residency. Over my career, I have conducted numerous forensic medication chart reviews, assessed adverse drug events, and evaluated medication errors in complex emergency and critical care settings. I have led or contributed to more than 40 protocol, guideline, policy, and process improvement initiatives, and I regularly perform practice reviews for regulatory compliance and accreditation standards through both hospital and consulting roles. In addition to my active clinical practice, I train pharmacy students and residents in real-time bedside ca...
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Samuel L Kleinman, PhD F-ABFT TC-NRCC

Board Certified Forensic Toxicologist Lab Director

Cincinnati, Ohio
Forensic Science, Toxicology - DUI, toxicology, drugs, alcohol, insurance defense, retrograde extrapolation, impaired driving, DWI, postmortem, OVI, crash, sexual assault, forensics, dram shop, breath testing, prescription medicine, injury vehicle, workplace drug testing, drug related death, accident
Dr Samuel Kleinman is a double board certified forensic toxicologist; he is a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology and a Toxicological Chemist certified by the National Registry of Certified Chemists. Dr Kleinman is currently the Chief of Toxicology for the Hamilton County Coroner in Ohio. He specializes in postmortem and impaired driving forensic toxicology. Previously, Dr Kleinman served as both the Deputy Bureau Chief and the Bureau Chief for the central forensic toxicology lab for the state of New Mexico. In this role he participated in more than 40 trials including state district court as well as federal court in New Mexico. He is an expert in laboratory accreditation, method development, validation, and piloted the transition of the New Mexico lab to a successful ISO 17025 AR3125 inspection. Dr Kleinman has expertise in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, impaired driving, sexual assault and blood alcohol interpretation. He offers consultation and education on int...
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Angel Brown, PharmD

Board-Certified Pharmacist & Expert Witness

AB RX Consultation Services LLC

Oklahoma
Pharmacist - Pharmacist Standard of Care, Medication Safety Errors, Toxicology, Medication Side Effects, Drug-Drug Interactions, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Law Regulations & Compliance
A highly skilled and results-driven, multi-state licensed Pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in optimizing patient outcomes through comprehensive medication therapy management, navigating regulatory environments, and leading others. I received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2005 from Texas Tech Health Science Center. I have been in a supervisory role with a proven track record of strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, enhancing operational efficiencies, driving sales growth and improving patient care across multiple pharmacy locations. As a pharmacist, my skills include the ability to collaborate with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to improve patient engagement, adherence and overall health. I am skilled in medication management, ensuring safety, efficacy, and adherence and educating patients about their health conditions and medications. I am an active member of the American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) and I have always been committed t...
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Steven White, MD, PhD

Forensic pathologist/medical examiner, US/Canada

SAME DAY RESPONSE- CALL/EMAIL Forensic pathologist (US/Canada)

Toronto, Ontario
Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology - forensic pathology, medical examiner, autopsy, sudden cardiac death, wrongful death, cause of death, homicide, child abuse, trauma, gunshot wounds, strangulation, asphyxia, blunt force injuries, sudden death, cardiovascular pathology, toxicology, manner of death, hospital autopsy, perinatal pathology, anatomic pathology
Dr. Steven White is a forensic pathologist and cardiovascular pathologist with more than 15 years of experience. He is board-certified in Forensic Pathology and Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. He has personally performed approximately 6000 forensic and hospital autopsies. He also has additional experience in perinatal pathology, examining placentas and performing fetal autopsies. He actively practices forensic pathology in a busy, urban office (Ontario Forensic Pathology Service in Toronto). In Chicago, Dr. White served as an Assistant Medical Examiner at one of the busiest ME offices in the U.S., gaining experience in complex death investigation and teaching numerous trainees. Dr. White is uniquely qualified as a cardiovascular pathologist, examining hearts from autopsies (sudden death and complications of heart disease), as well as surgical specimens from hospital patients. He currently practices cardiovascular and hospital autopsy pathology at Toronto Gen...
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David Lee, PharmD, PhD

Yale PhD & PharmD Forensic Pharmacology Expert

GeroTox Forensics

Portland, Oregon
Pharmacology- Clinical, Geriatrics - Yale, PhD, Toxicology, malpractice, Iatrogenic, Delirium, Polypharmacy, Clinical Causation, Expert Witness, Prescribing Cascade, Nursing Home, MAR, Audit, Antipsychotics, Standard of Care, Pharmacological Interaction, Behavioral Pharmacology, Geriatric Falls, Merit Review, PharmD
Dr. David Lee is a Yale-trained clinical pharmacist and researcher specializing in the intersection of pharmacological causation, iatrogenic harm, and geriatric standard-of-care deviations. With a dual-doctorate background in Clinical Pharmacology (Ph.D.) and Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Dr. Lee provides high-level forensic analysis for complex litigation involving medication-related injury, toxicology, wrongful death, and systemic institutional neglect. His work is defined by the "Unfiltered Brain" framework—a rigorous clinical methodology for identifying the "Prescribing Cascade" and iatrogenic delirium in geriatric populations. Dr. Lee specializes in translating complex longitudinal data, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) principles, and pharmacoepidemiology into clear, unassailable evidence for legal and executive stakeholders. Forensic Areas of Expertise Pharmacological Causation: Determining specific drug-related mechanisms of injury in civil and criminal matters. Iatrogenic...
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Joseph M Valdez, MD, MPH, FASAM

Experienced Addiction Medicine Expert and Educator

STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania
Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine - Opioids, Alcohol, Addiction Medications, Withdrawal Management, Detoxification, Methamphetamine, DUI, Drug Testing, Toxicology, ASAM Criteria, Buprenorphine, Overdose, Impaired Physicians, Standards of Care, Residential Care, Cannabis, Gambling & Behavioral Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Naltrexone
Dr. Joseph Valdez is a board-certified physician in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine with over a decade of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. He currently serves as Program Director of the ACGME-accredited Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Geisinger Health System and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Valdez has extensive experience in outpatient addiction treatment, medication-assisted therapy, and the integration of addiction services into primary care. He has led clinical teams at ASAM levels 3.7 (medically managed inpatient), 2.5 (partial hospitalization program) and 1.7 (medically managed outpatient). His expertise spans the evaluation and treatment of substance use disorders, opioid & alcohol pharmacology, withdrawal management, and the neurobiology of addiction. He has served in leadership roles across multiple institutions, developed curricula, and contributed to national conversations on addiction ...
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Margaret Jarvis, MD; DFASAM

Tunkhannock , Pennsylvania
Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry - ASAM Criteria, drug testing, clinical policies, professionalism, board certification, Suboxone, buprenorphine, opiates, alcohol, toxicology, drug screening, addiction treatment, drug treatment, alcohol treatment, overdose, stigma, medical director, addiction medicine, methamphetamine
Dr. Jarvis has been holding leadership positions in addiction medicine for decades, in clinical, academic and policy positions. She has led clinical teams at ASAM levels 3.7 (medically managed inpatient) and 1.7 (medically managed outpatient). She has designed clinical programs and overseen their implementation and maintenance. The programs she has designed and worked with include both medication management and counseling therapies. She has taught at all levels of medical education, helping to start an addiction medicine fellowship program that was in the first groups to receive accreditation from the American Board of Addiction Medicine and the American College of Graduate Medical Education. She has served on the committee that has written the Addiction Medicine certifying board examination since 2000. She has held numerous leadership positions with the American Society of Addiction Medicine, serving both as a member of the board and as an officer of the board. She has long...
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Alessandro Bombonati, MD

Director of Surgical Pathology Temple University

Temple University Hospital

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pathology, Forensic Pathology - Breast pathology, Gynecological pathology, Gastrointestinal pathology, Autopsy, Toxicology reports, Pulmonary pathology
I am a board‑certified anatomic and clinical pathologist with over 15 years of experience and a strong background in breast, gastrointestinal, gynecologic pathology, and autopsy providing expert case review, depositions, and courtroom testimony for medical malpractice litigation
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Francisco J. Diaz, MD, FCAP FASCP

Med Legal Pro, LLC

Scranton, Pennsylvania
Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology - Cause of death, manner of death and mechanisms of death, wound interpretation, autopsy review, overdose, drugs, elder abuse, nursing home death, road traffic accidents, work accident, toxicology, suicide, homicide, conscious pain and suffering
Award-winning pathologist. Board-certified in both forensic and anatomic pathology. George Washington University Faculty. Former Michigan Faculty. Peer reviewer for the American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. National and international speaking experience. Extensive Medical Examiner Experience – has conducted in excess of 9000 cause of death evaluations. More than 400 court appearances as an expert witness. Co-Author of Spitz and Fisher's Medicolegal Investigation of Death 5th Edition.
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Jennifer Repanshek, MD

Emergency Medicine MD - Medical Expert Witness

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine - Emergency, Trauma, Toxicology, Respiratory distress, Cardiac, Standard of care, Stroke, Procedural education, Airway management, Wound management, Sepsis, Critical care, Social Media, Education, Procedures, Central venous access, Traumatic injury, Substance use, Drug use, Mental health
I am a board-certified emergency Medicine physician with over 15 years of clinical experience at a high acuity academic Level 1 trauma center as well as multiple community emergency departments in the Philadelphia region. I graduated from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and went on to complete an Emergency Medicine residency at Temple Hospital. I then worked as faculty at Temple Hospital with a focus on resident education, airway and procedural management, and medical simulation. I currently continue to work there as an adjunct professor while also working at several Philadelphia-area community hospitals. I have extensive experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, am published in several Emergency Medicine textbooks and journals, and routinely speak at national medical conferences.
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Dr. David H. Schaffer, MD, MRO

Toxicology Director, Experienced Witness, Dual BC

Greenville, South Carolina
Toxicology, Emergency Medicine - Drug Testing, Toxicology, Overdose, Drug Levels, Chemical Exposure, Alcohol, Fentanyl, Carbon Monoxide, Poisoning, Opioids, Med Mal, Medical Toxicology, Marijuana, Impairment, Methamphetamine, Opiates, Child Custody, Drugs, Toxic Tort, Hair Testing
Dr. David H. Schaffer, MD, MRO is dual-boarded in both Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine, serving as the Director of Medical Toxicology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, SC and Prisma Health–Upstate hospitals. He is also a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO, MROCC). Dr. Schaffer has published extensively in the fields of Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine. Outside of clinical practice and the occasional courtroom appearance, Dr. Schaffer has also consulted for major organizations—including SpaceX, Butterfly Network, and governmental entities—on a variety of clinical matters. Dr. Schaffer earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, completed his residency at Harvard, where he served as a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School, and subsequently trained in Medical Toxicology at the University of Virginia. He is a practicing physician with extensive publications and speaking records, is reg...
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Mike Apostle, MD, JD, MBA

Emergency Medicine, EMS/Prehospital, Military

Greenbrier, Tennessee
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - military medicine, neglect, patient transport, hospice, EMTALA, toxicology, corporate practice of medicine, pediatric emergency medicine, end of life care, Disaster, EMS, delay of care, geriatric, HIPAA, austere environment, prehospital care, aviation, nursing home, transfer, wilderness
20+ years of experience in emergency medicine and recent law school graduate.
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Timothy J Atkinson, PharmD

Overdose Pharmacology and Toxicology Expert

Vanguard Pain Management Consulting LLC

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Toxicology, Pharmacology- Clinical - Opioids, Gabapentin, Pregabalin, NSAIDs, Polysubstance, Addiction, Overdose, Suicide, Poisoning, Toxicology, Malpractice, Wrongful, Risk Mitigation, Opioid Safety, Taper, Opioid Discontinuation, Controlled Substances, Respiratory Depression, Kidney, Liver
Dr. Atkinson is a Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner in Pain Management specializing in high-risk chronic pain medication management for more than 12 years. He has extensive experience in providing comprehensive drug therapy management with controlled substances, polypharmacy, and polysubstance use. He ran a suboxone clinic for patients with comorbid opioid use disorder and high-risk chronic pain for years and served as director of a pharmacy pain residency training program. Dr. Atkinson is a frequent and experienced national speaker at pain conferences on pain pharmacology and toxicology topics. Dr. Atkinson is a national subject matter expert in opioid and controlled substance prescribing and management including regulatory requirements for standard risk mitigation activities. He has served for many years as a public policy expert on opioids for federal agencies, guideline workgroups, and the section editor on opioids and substance use disorders for the journal of pain research. ...
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Stanley C Haimes, MD, MPH, CIH, CSP, CIME, FACOEM

Physician and Certified Industrial Hygienist

Center for Occupational and Environmental Health

Texas
Occupational Medicine, Industrial Hygiene - Toxicology, Mold, Indoor Air, OSHA, metals, chromium, lead, mercury, ethylene oxide, ethylene dibromide, chemical exposure, CIH, Workers Compensation, Firefighter, arsenic, Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Disability Evaluation, toxic tort, CDL
I bring the medical background of being both a board certified occupational medicine physician as well as being a Certified Industrial Hygienist to your issue. I have experience in large chemical exposure (toxic tort) cases involving multiple claimants as well as indoor air quality litigation. I have evaluated indoor air quality issues from the perspectives of both an occupational medicine physician regarding symptoms and medical testing, as well as a Certified Industrial Hygienist regarding air quality sampling of occupied structures. My attributes include the following: Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine of the University of Central Florida. Board Certified Physician in Occupational Medicine, Residency Trained at Johns Hopkins, and a Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (FACOEM) and the International Academy of Independent Medical Examiners (FIAIME). Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP)....
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Paul Uribe, MD

Board Certified Forensic Pathologist

DMH Forensic Consulting

Richmond, Texas
Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology - Autopsy, Death investigation, Cause of death, Manner of death, Trauma, Injury, Pain and suffering, Medical examiner, Homicide, Survivability, Time of death, Forensic, Coroner, Toxicology, Overdose, Laboratory Medicine, Drug-related, Forensic Toxicology
- Board certified in Anatomic, Clinical, and Forensic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology - Actively practicing Deputy Chief Medical Examiner - Active medical licensure in 10 states - Retired Lieutenant Colonel, US Army with over 23 years of Active Duty Service - Former Director,Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner - Personally performed over 3000 autopsies, including over 400 homicides - Court experience with over 60 trials, hearings, and depositions - Member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners - Recipient of the "A" Proficiency Designator, Order of Medical Military Merit (O2M3), FBI Director's Award for Outstanding Criminal Investigation (2022), and National Association of Medical Examiners Outstanding Service Award (2025).
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Adel Shaker, MD, LLB, FCAP

Board Certified Anatomic & Forensic Pathologist

International Medical Forensic Experts, PLLC

Houston, Texas
Forensic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology - Autopsy, independent medical examiner, autopsy review, cause of death, manner of death, wrongful death, nursing home death, medical malpractice, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, body assault, motor vehicle accident, work accident, toxicology, suicide, homicide, custody police death, jail
The area of expertise in which Dr. Shaker will be tendered is pathology, including but not limited to general pathology, Anatomic pathology, Clinical pathology, & Forensic Pathology. Over 30 years of experience as practicing, fully licensed pathologist with extensive training in forensic pathology & testifying as an expert witness in many cases. Earned his law degree and was involved in national and international high profile cases. He's fluent multilingual. Cases review include but not limited to autopsy review, cause and manner of death, wrongful death, police intervention and custody death, nursing home death and elder abuse/ neglect, wounds evaluation, occupational and industrial accidents, suicide, domestic violence, child/elder abuse, toxicology,drug overdose, sexual crime, firearm injuries, variable injuries/trauma and self inflicted wounds. I am available for a no-charge initial consultation (free screening of case).
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Angel Brown, PharmD

Board-Certified Pharmacist & Expert Witness

AB RX Consultation Services LLC

Rockwall, Texas
Pharmacist - Pharmacist Standard of Care, Medication Safety Errors, Toxicology, Medication Side Effects, Drug-Drug Interactions, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Law Regulations & Compliance
A highly skilled and results-driven, multi-state licensed Pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in optimizing patient outcomes through comprehensive medication therapy management, navigating regulatory environments, and leading others. I received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2005 from Texas Tech Health Science Center. I have been in a supervisory role with a proven track record of strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, enhancing operational efficiencies, driving sales growth and improving patient care across multiple pharmacy locations. As a pharmacist, my skills include the ability to collaborate with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to improve patient engagement, adherence and overall health. I am skilled in medication management, ensuring safety, efficacy, and adherence and educating patients about their health conditions and medications. I am an active member of the American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) and I have always been committed t...
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Amanda Jordan, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician

Texas
Emergency Medicine - trauma, assault, toxicology, stroke, MI, fracture, concussion, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, appendicitis, sepsis, pneumonia, motor vehicle collision, DKA, abdominal pain, medical necessity
I am a full-time clinical practitioner of emergency medicine, am board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and am a fellow of the American College of Emergency Practitioners. I have been in practice for over 17 years and have extensive experience at multiple practice levels, including level 1 trauma centers, teaching facilities, critical access emergency rooms, and free-standing emergency rooms. I am ACLS and PALS certified. I have actively taught and supervised medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants throughout my 17 years of clinical and teaching practice. I graduated cum laude with a degree in Zoology from University of Texas, attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch and was a chief resident of the emergency medicine program at University of Texas Southwestern. Teaching Experience • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix • Clinic...
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Stephen E Milam, Pharm.D.

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Expert Witness

Roanoke, Virginia
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - 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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Matthew Bamber, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, CCP

Emergency Medicine Pharmacist - Hospital

Sandhills Pharmacy Consultants

Virginia
Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist - emergency medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, critical care, forensic chart review, geriatric pharmacy, medication errors, adverse drug reactions
I am a board-certified critical care pharmacist (BCCCP) with nearly 15 years of full-time clinical experience in emergency medicine and critical care. I currently practice as a full-time Emergency Medicine Pharmacist in a high-volume emergency department in North Carolina, providing direct bedside care to critically ill and injured patients. My advanced training includes a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency and a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy residency. Over my career, I have conducted numerous forensic medication chart reviews, assessed adverse drug events, and evaluated medication errors in complex emergency and critical care settings. I have led or contributed to more than 40 protocol, guideline, policy, and process improvement initiatives, and I regularly perform practice reviews for regulatory compliance and accreditation standards through both hospital and consulting roles. In addition to my active clinical practice, I train pharmacy students and residents in real-time bedside ca...
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Jennifer E Souders, MD

Souders Independent Medical Consultations PLLC

Seattle, Washington
Pain Management - Medicine, Addiction Medicine - toxicology, impairment, prescription, drugs, opioids, cannabis/marijuana, alcohol, criminal, DUI/DWI, felony, civil, personal injury, dram shop, overdose
I am a physician (M.D.) who is Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Addiction Medicine. As a consultant in forensic/legal cases, my main area of focus involves the clinical toxicology of prescription medications, recreational drugs and substances of abuse, marijuana/cannabis, and alcohol. My training and education include the interpretation of clinical and forensic toxicology test results in multiple matrices, including blood, urine, serum, hair, and nails. In addition, my training and education include safe opioid prescribing procedures, interpretation of prescribing records, assessment of patient responses to prescribed opioids, and overdose prevention education and practices. Unlike non-physicians who review toxicology test results in forensic cases, as a clinician I am able to read, interpret, and testify on the contents of medical records. I understand that the presence of a positive test result does not necessarily constitute the presence of impairment or obs...
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Sheffey N Massey, DO FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician- 30 yrs experience

HealthPartners Medical Group

Wisconsin
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Board Certified Emergency Medicine, Sepsis , Trauma, Pediatric Emergency , EMS and transport medicine, Stroke , Cardiac resuscitation , Rural emergency Medicine , Critical care , Surgical emergencies, Airway management , Emergency Obstetric , Toxicology , Orthopedic emergencies, Emergency preparedness
• Highly experienced in the evaluation and care of complex trauma, medical and pediatric emergency medicine patients. • Serviced as Department Chair, Medical Director, Credential committee chair, and Utilization review liaison in Hospital system with over 50,000 emergency visits per year. Reviewed hundreds of patient charts for quality, medical management and sentinel events. Counseled multiple physicians on process improvement and quality care issues. Trauma site review physician in Wisconsin with over 50 trauma state variations. • Over 30years of emergency medicine practice includes diverse experience in urban and rural facilities, all levels of trauma care from level I to small level IV facilities. • Directly involved in developing comprehensive stroke center, cardiac center and trauma system in Western Wisconsin. • Heavily invested in continuing education of ED staff, ED residents, APC and Medical students from area colleges. • EMS medical direction, real world training in ...

Shaun Carstairs, MD DFACMT

  • Toxicology/Emergency Medicine
  • Retired US Navy Captain
  • Highly Experienced Expert

Okorie Okorocha, MS, MS, ESQ.

  • High-Profile case Expert
  • Expert in 840+ Jury Trials
  • Over 100 Jury Trials as lead