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Andy S Barnett, MD

Emergency Medicine - Double Boarded EM/FM

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Trauma, Stroke, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Aeromedical transfer, EMS, Airway management, Torsion (ovarian/testicular), Ectopic Pregnancy, Rural Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Colon Perforation, Wrongful Death, Delayed Diagnosis, Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims Denial
Dual Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine & Family Medicine: This unique combination qualifies me to serve as a "same specialty" expert witness in states with such requirements, particularly for cases evaluating the standard of care for Family Physicians in emergency or urgent care settings. Extensive Clinical Practice: Over 20 years of continuous practice treating more than 20,000 patients in the full spectrum of clinical environments, from 2-bed rural facilities to high-volume Level 1 Trauma Centers. I maintain an active practice in a busy, urban hospital Emergency Department. Proven Medical & Quality Assurance Leadership: Held key leadership roles including Medical Director, Quality Assurance Director, and National Clinical Steering Chair for a large national urgent care corporation. Served as Chair of a Health System Peer Review Committee and as a longstanding member of a Level 1 Trauma Center's Credentials Committee. Specialized Endoscopy Expertise: 20 years of ongoing expe...
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David L Pick, MD FAAFP FABMS

URGENT CARE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE

Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine - Urgent Care Standard of Care, Urgent Care Malpractice, Nurse Practitioner Supervision, Physician Assistant Supervision, Wrongful Death, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Headaches, Fractures, Orthopedic injuries, Foreign Bodies, Infections, Pediatrics, urgent care medicine, sepsis, appendicitis, torsion
Dr. Pick received his medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr.Pick is board certified in Family Medicine and is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.In addition he is board certified in Urgent Care Medicine and is a fellow of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Pick completed his residency at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was Chief Resident.He has over 10 years experience as an expert in Urgent Care and Ambulatory Care. He conducts peer review for the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine- JUCM. Dr. Pick has practiced urgent care medicine for over 30 years as both an attending physician and Medical Director. He is a founding member of the Board of Certification in Urgent Care Medicine and a founding board member of the Urgent Care College of Physicians. Dr.Pick is in full time active Urgent Care practice where he supervises and mentors Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. D...
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Nadia Tereshchenko, MS, MD

Jasper, Alabama
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Gun Shot Wound, EMS, Paramedic, Appendicitis, ER, ED, Urgent Care, Cardiac, Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Motor Vehicle Accident, EMT, Trauma, Fracture, Injury, Pneumonia, Dissection, Embolism, Seizure
Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician with extensive experience working in Emergency Departments of various size and degree of specialization (Rural to Urban, Community to Tertiary) including specialized trauma, stroke and cardiac centers, nationwide. Prior experience as a Paramedic in a busy and high acuity 911 system. EMS Liaison Physician. Developed systems and guidelines for hypothermia and STEMI care with extensive knowledge of guidelines dictating appropriate care. Expertise in Health Care Improvement, Health Policy, Telemedicine, and Patient Decision Making. Actively licensed in CA, CO, OK, WY, PA, NE, NM, TX, ND, ID, FL, AL, MO, LA, IL, TN and MN.
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Helena Haynes

Family Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Medicine

Gilbert, Arizona
Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine - Urgent Care, Workers Compensation, DOT Physicals, Virtual Health
Family Nurse Practitioner I am a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 12 years of experience in the field with experience in primary care and urgent care medicine. I am available to evaluate medical records to identify deviations as well as speak comfortably and confidently on the national standard of care for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) and Registered Nurses (RN). I have worked for the last four years as an Area Medical Leader overseeing nearly 60 APRNs/PAs/MDs evaluating their care and ensuring practice guidelines are met. I am currently licensed in Arizona.
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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Legal Nurse Consulting

Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.

Arizona
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care
Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care. As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...
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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma- ATLS Instructor, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
I am a board‑certified Emergency Medicine physician and current attending at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center with experience teaching trauma and emergency care. I regularly educate and supervise emergency medicine residents, physician assistants, and medical students, serve as an ATLS instructor, and teach trauma evaluation and resuscitation in high‑acuity clinical settings. My teaching background include pediatric emergency medicine lectures, ultrasound lectures, EKG lectures, ATLS/Trauma lectures, bedside instruction, and formal didactics, allowing me to clearly explain standards of care and clinical decision‑making to attorneys, judges, and juries. I bring a practical, evidence‑based approach to case review, report preparation, and testimony grounded in contemporary academic emergency department practice. Topics addressed in cases include: Failure to Diagnose Missed Diagnosis Delayed Diagnosis Pain & Suffering Ischemia Causation Personal Injury Delay in Care Delay in Transfer Nerv...
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DJ Fenn, MPAS, PA-C

Fellowship trained ENT, Emergency/Trauma, PA-C

Fenn Medical, LLC

Mesa, Arizona
Otolaryngology, Emergency Medicine - Surgical First assist, Urgent Care, Physician Assistant, Trauma, Head and Neck surgery, personal injury, expert testimony, medical review, merit review
DJ Fenn, PA-C is an experienced Mayo Clinic trained Physician Assistant with over a decade of clinical practice across a broad range of medical specialties, including Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics, Urgent Care, and Emergency Medicine. He completed a prestigious postgraduate fellowship in Otolaryngology at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. For the past five years, PA Fenn has served as a supervisory Physician Assistant in a high-acuity emergency department, where he provides expert clinical care and leadership. He also provides surgical first-assisting in the operating room for general surgery and orthopedic surgery. He currently holds the rank of Major in the Air National Guard, assigned to the 161st Medical Group in Phoenix, Arizona. His military service includes extensive experience as a medical officer in austere, high-pressure, and expeditionary environments during multiple overseas deployments. I...
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Jessica Salamon, NP

Quadruple Boarded Nurse Practitioner

Arizona
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine - AGACNP, FNP, PMHNP, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry
I have practiced as a nurse practitioner since 2008 and hold four board certifications: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. I completed my initial training at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and subsequently earned post-master's certificates from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Massachusetts Boston and Amherst. My clinical background is rooted in emergency medicine and urgent care in both rural and urban settings. I have held leadership roles within emergency departments since 2017, serving first as Lead Advanced Practice Provider and later as Deputy Chief of Emergency Medicine. In these capacities, I have built advanced practice programs in two emergency departments from the ground up, including the development and ongoing management of new graduate orientation programs. I have particular expertise in nurse practitioner and physician assi...
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Robert Y Meyerson, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician - Residency faculty

Pasadena, California
Family Medicine - Primary care physician, Board Certified Family Medicine, Faculty Family Medicine, urgent care, heart disease, drug and alcohol abuse, hypertension, cancer screening, headache, chronic pain, allergic reactions, acute and chronic medical problems, depression
• Board-certified clinically active Family Physician with 42 years experience treating adult, geriatric and pediatric patients with emergency, acute and chronic medical problems. • Faculty member Family Medicine specialist residency training program • Peer recognition and professional achievement award for multiple years • Extensive experience in both clinical outpatient and rural emergency medical settings. • Past Medical Director of primary care office and psychiatric inpatient unit. • Over 12 years’ experience providing volunteer medical services in underdeveloped countries.
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Shomir Banerjee, MD, MSEE

Primary care in Prison

Monterey, California
Jails & Prisons, Electrical Engineering - Software, Hardware, Occupational Medicine, Gastroenterology, Thyroid, Urgent Care, Primary Care, FQHC
Primary care services at prisons 2023 - present Utilization review Telemedicine 8 years Collaborative physician/NP supervisor Supervisor of physicians Hospice and palliative care Behavioral health Concierge physician Urgent care Sub-acute and transitional care/SNF Office-based gastroenterology Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Software developer, AI expert, consultant Biomedical hardware consultant Multiple state licenses: CA, OK, MO, CO, UT, MT, NM, HI, AZ, ID, NV, OR, WY, WA, FL, AK
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David Zohrabian, M.D.

Emergency & Urgent Care Standard of Care

Calabasas, California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - chest pain, critical care, STEMI, trauma, failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis, urgent care, triage, standard of care, medication error, missed fracture, personal injury, radiology, stroke, abdominal pain, ultrasound, overdose, elder abuse, psychiatric hold, pediatrics
Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in high-acuity emergency and urgent care settings. I currently serve as the founder, owner, and medical director of a high-volume urgent care center in Southern California, where I am actively involved in patient care, clinical operations, and physician supervision. My clinical experience spans both emergency departments and urgent care environments, providing a comprehensive understanding of real-world triage, risk stratification, diagnostic decision-making, and disposition practices. My expertise includes evaluation and management of chest pain, stroke, sepsis, trauma, abdominal pain, orthopedic injuries, respiratory complaints, and infectious diseases. I have particular insight into urgent care standards of care, including appropriate patient selection, escalation to higher levels of care, and common pitfalls in outpatient and emergency settings. I am experienced in identifying deviations from accepted standa...
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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...
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Bernard J Katz, MD, MBA

UCLA Health

Santa Monica, California
Family Medicine, Geriatrics - family medicine, primary care, general medicine, urgent care, managed care, utilization management
I have vast experience providing medical legal expertise for both medical defense as well as plaintiff counsels. I also serve as an expert for the medical board of California. I have been in clinical practice for 34 years in the Los Angeles area, 21 years in private/group practice and 13 years in outpatient family medicine in a community practice affiliated with UCLA. I also serve as medical director for the UCLA primary care network, and am involved in clinical operations as well as quality improvement activities for the primary care physicians. The network includes primary care offices as well as urgent care locations and also incorporates telehealth services. While I no longer provide inpatient care, I do maintain hospital privileges at 2 community hospitals and follow my patients closely upon hospital discharge. I have vast experience in managed care, providing utilization review for health plan beneficiaries under HMO insurance. My clinical practice includes pediatrics, ad...
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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Los Angeles, California
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma- ATLS Instructor, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
I am a board‑certified Emergency Medicine physician and current attending at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center with experience teaching trauma and emergency care. I regularly educate and supervise emergency medicine residents, physician assistants, and medical students, serve as an ATLS instructor, and teach trauma evaluation and resuscitation in high‑acuity clinical settings. My teaching background include pediatric emergency medicine lectures, ultrasound lectures, EKG lectures, ATLS/Trauma lectures, bedside instruction, and formal didactics, allowing me to clearly explain standards of care and clinical decision‑making to attorneys, judges, and juries. I bring a practical, evidence‑based approach to case review, report preparation, and testimony grounded in contemporary academic emergency department practice. Topics addressed in cases include: Failure to Diagnose Missed Diagnosis Delayed Diagnosis Pain & Suffering Ischemia Causation Personal Injury Delay in Care Delay in Transfer Nerv...
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Marie Russell, MD

Emergency Medicine - Forensic Medicine Physician

San Gabriel, California
Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology - homicide, strangulation, motor vehicle accident, correctional medicine, overdose, death, gunshot wound, dogbite, jail or prison medicine, urgent care, domestic violence, stab wound, fall, police abuse, trauma, child physical abuse, assault, fracture, deliberate indifference, infection
Emergency Medicine (Board Certified), Forensic Pathology, Correctional Healthcare, autopsy review. 29 yrs. physician experience at a Level 1 trauma center, retired faculty member USC Keck School of Medicine, taught physicians and medical students for over 20 years. Former California Medical Board in-house medical consultant - 7 yrs CDCR Chief Medical Executive - Retired, Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional Former full time police officer x 7 yrs. Fellow – National Assoc of Medical Examiners, Fellow - American Academy of Forensic Science > 500 autopsies performed Testified in multiple state courts, federal district court, numerous trials
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Robert Espinoza, MD

Primary Care Physician-Correctional Facility

MD Expert Witness

YORBA LINDA, California
Family Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Correctional Medicine, Prison Medicine, Jail Medicine, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Family Medicine
I am a primary care physician Board Certified in Family Medicine since 2008. I have worked in community outpatient centers as well as served a medical director in an urgent care facility. Since 2017, I have served as an attending physician for California Correctional Healthcare Services who provide medical care to inmates housed within the California Department of Corrections. Along with taking care of typical primary care issues, I also manage patients needing care for complicated diabetes, congestive heart failure, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hepatitis C with liver cirrhosis, different cancers, end of life care, substance abuse disorders, acute prison related trauma and a myriad of other health related issues. As a Medication Assistance Treatment (MAT) provider, I obtained my X waiver through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certified to manage opioid dependent patients within a multidisciplinary program including prescribing Suboxone. As par...
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Miguel A Gutierrez, MD, FACEP

Military & Community Emergency Medicine Physician

San Diego, California
Emergency Medicine, Military - Minority, Academic, Military, Diving Medicine, Community Medicine, Overseas, Executive Medicine, Urgent Care, Telemedicine, Resident Supervision, Stroke and TIA, Fracture, Failure to Diagnose, Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Appendicitis, Infection, Headache, Heart Attack, Trauma
- Board-certified in Emergency Medicine - Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) - Bachelor of Science (BS) Chemistry with minor in Biochemistry from Duke University - 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 - Full time expert clinician with broad clinical experiences encompassing academic, community, rural, and overseas hospitals - Extensive combat trauma experience with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan serving as Trauma Tram Leader for complex trauma resuscitations - Prior Chair Emergency Medicine Department community military hospital with over 60,000 annual visits - Prior Chair Credentials Committee military community hospital responsible for oversight of credentialing and privileging for hospital’s approximately 800 medical licensed practitioners. As chair, responsible for advising Privileging Authority on privileging recomm...
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Naomi E Lawrence-Reid, MD

Board-certified Pediatrician | Newborn Hospitalist

Doctoring Differently®

San Diego, California
Pediatrics, Child Abuse - Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Child Abuse, Children, Newborn, Neonate, Neonatal, Nursery, Telemedicine, Emergency, Urgent care, Infant, Teen, Hospitalist, Child Injury, Developmental Delay
Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid is a board-certified pediatrician and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics with more than 15 years of post-graduate clinical experience across academic and community hospital settings in California. Her clinical expertise spans the full pediatric age range — from premature newborns through adolescence. Areas of specialty include: Neonatal & Newborn Medicine, Prematurity, hyperbilirubinemia, birth injury, hypoglycemia, prenatal substance exposure, respiratory distress syndrome, newborn screening abnormalities, Infectious disease, gastrointestinal, respiratory, allergic, and dermatologic conditions; sepsis; dehydration; routine preventive care, child Abuse & Neglect, Diagnosis, reporting obligations, and standard of care in civil and criminal matters. Dr. Lawrence-Reid has served on hospital quality improvement committees with direct responsibility for adverse event review and patient safety initiatives, giving her firsthand familiarity with institut...
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Yolanda Lau, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician| Multi-state Licenses

Alameda, California
Pediatrics, Child Abuse - Pediatrics, Nutrition, Adolescents, Failure to thrive, Child neglect, infant formula, Child abuse, Growth charts, Newborn care, Custody, Asthma, developmental delay, telemedicine, neonatal jaundice, primary care, behavior, routine health check, urgent care, circumcision, vaccines
Dr. Lau is a board-certified pediatrician with over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient general primary care pediatrics, inpatient newborn care, urgent care, and telemedicine. Her expertise includes care for children from birth through age 18 with a focus on growth and development, behavior, preventative care, vaccines, asthma, nutrition and formula guidance, developmental delays, and common pediatric medical conditions. Dr. Lau also has procedural experience in newborn plastibell circumcisions. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Lau has experience in physician review and utilization management, including medical necessity determinations, level-of-care assessments, and application of evidence-based guidelines. She has served in consulting roles supporting healthcare organizations, contributing to clinical policy interpretation, quality review, and healthcare technology initiatives. Dr. Lau completed her medical training in California. She matriculated from UCSF Schoo...
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Kathryn Maxwell, MD

Family Medicine Board Certified, Urgent Care

San Diego, California
Urgent Care Medicine, Family Medicine - Family Medicine, Telehealth, Urgent Care, Heart Attack MI, Stroke, Head Injury, Back Pain, Chest Pain, Pulmonary Embolism PE, Abdominal Pain, Intestinal GI Bleed, Wounds, Infections, Sepsis, Cancer, Prescription Medications, Anticoagulation Monitoring, Physician Extenders, Physician Assistant Supervision, Nurse Practitioner Educator
Award-winning Family Medicine Urgent Care physician. Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Active clinician for 20 years in community medicine. Treats patients of all ages, pediatric to geriatric. Routinely supervises physician assistants and nurse practitioners by discussing cases and reviewing charts. Significant teaching experience as clinical educator of nurse practitioner students for eight years, also teaches UCSD School of Medicine students. Ongoing telemedicine work. Medical group Peer Review Committee member. Over a dozen reports and testifying experience for the Medical Board of California and medicolegal cases. Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Virtual Care, PA and NP supervision. Call Dr. Maxwell at 858 395 9854 to discuss your case.
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Adam Schulte, D.O.

5⭐️ Family Med Physician w/ Multiple Specialties

The Drop-In Doc

Yorba Linda, California
Family Medicine, Sports Medicine - Urgent Care, Aesthetic Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Primary Care, General Practice, Electronic Medical Records, Orthopedics, Aviation Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, Women's Health, Men's Health, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Failure to Diagnose, Medical Records Review, Medical Necessity
Owner/operator of a Direct Primary Care clinic in Southern California. Board certified in Family Medicine, fellowship trained in Primary Care Sports Medicine. Additional extensive experience in Aesthetic medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and Aviation Medicine (current FAA Aviation Medical Examiner). Current workload is very flexible, eager to lend my variegated acumen and professional experience as an expert witness. Immaculate claims history, 8-year member of CAP-MPT. Licensed in CA, AZ, and TX. Erudite and adroit speaker, interpersonal communication is a marked strength. Licensed in California, Arizona, and Texas.
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Anne Schmitt, MD

Emergency Physician and Trauma Specialist

Venice, California
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Malpractice, EMS, personal injury, medical chart record review, written report, pediatric emergency, head trauma, domestic violence/abuse, Ethics, Peer review, Urgent care
I am a board certified Emergency Medicine physician with over 14 years of experience in clinical practice at many different types of hospitals mainly in the Los Angeles area. I have worked at a Government hospitals (Veterans hospital), HMOs (kaiser) as well as community hospitals and free standing urgent cares. I have experience with adults, geriatrics and pediatrics. I was an EMT, ED technician and emergency medicine scribe prior to medical school. I also supervise training resident physicians at the Veterans Hospital as well as nurse practicioners and physician assistants in the community. I have been on the LA Superior Court's panel of Expert Witnesses since 2018, I have been retained in over 80 cases and testify regularly. I have worked on cases for the Defense and Prosecution as well as civil cases and medical malpractice. In addition to clinical practice and expert witness work, I am a physician expert reviewer serving for the Medical Board of California and I perform p...
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Dayna L. Jaynstein, DMSc, PA-C, EM-CAQ

PA-C Emergency Medicine & Urgent Care PA Expert

Denver, Colorado
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Urgent Care, PA Training, PA Oversight
Experienced PA expert with 17 years of adult clinical practice in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care and over 12 years of PA academic teaching expertise. Clinical Highlights: • Lead APP Educator at a Level I trauma center • Earned an Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine (EM-CAQ) by NCCPA Academic Teaching Highlights: • Associate Director and Professor at a PA program • Knowledgeable about PA training, program accreditation, scope of practice and oversight Leadership Highlights: • Past-President of the Society of Emergency Medicine PAs (SEMPA) • PA Liaison to several National Organizations • National conference lecturer and published author Other: • Conduct formal knowledge-based assessments for PAs to re-enter clinical practice • Recipient of multiple clinical and teaching awards including: 2012 Top In-Patient Provider for the Rocky Mountain Region, 2020 Colorado PA educator of the year, and 2022 Osmosis M...
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Todd Zoltan, MD, JD

Boulder, Colorado
Family Medicine - Urgent Care, Primary Care, Student Health, College Health, Heart disease, Cancer screening, Chronic medical conditions, Diabetes, Telemedicine, Failure to refer, Failure to diagnose, Wilderness Medicine
Residency trained, board certified Family Medicine physician who is actively practicing in an outpatient setting. Full scope Family Medicine including pediatric, geriatric, acute and chronic medical management. This includes a wide range of conditions including cancer screening, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke care, sports injury, pneumonia, chest pain, abdominal pain, headache, depression, anxiety, pain management. Previous experience in College Health (3 years), Urgent Care (10 years), inpatient medicine (4 years). Current Air Force Reserve officer with active duty service both within the US and abroad.
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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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Larry S. Wasser, M.D. FCCP

Pulmonary-Critical Care Medicine Expert Witness

West Hartford, Connecticut
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Hospitalist Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Urgent Care, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Asthma, COPD, Respiratory failure, Lung Cancer, Interstitial lung disease, Asbestosis, Post-operative management, Covid-19, Occupational lung disease, Mold
I am a board-certified pulmonary and critical care physician with approximately 40 years of experience in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and mechanical ventilation management. I am licensed to practice medicine in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin. I completed fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City following residency training in Internal Medicine in Manhattan. I formerly served as Managing Partner of Associated Pulmonologists of Western Connecticut and held attending physician appointments in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Danbury Hospital and within the Nuvance Health System. I also previously served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. My clinical experience includes the management of complex pulmonary and critical care conditions including respiratory ...
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David Silver, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician -EMS Medical Director

Silver Emergency Experts LLC

Connecticut
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Department, Malpractice, Negligence, Quality of Care, Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Standard of Care, Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Airway Emergencies, Psychiatric Emergencies, Prehospital Care
Dr. Silver obtained his M.D. from the University of Chicago in 2007. Upon graduation, he completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati, widely renown as one of the finest emergency medicine programs in the United States. Dr. Silver's extensive clinical experience encompasses diverse emergency settings, including trauma centers, urban and rural hospitals and urgent cares, equipping him with an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and standards of care within the field. Dr. Silver is board-certified in emergency medicine and maintains active licensure in the State of New York. ​As an expert witness, Dr. Silver brings a meticulous and analytical approach to evaluating medical cases, diligently examining the records and applying his experience and knowledge to assess standards of care, adherence to protocols, and identifying potential issues. Dr. Silver's impartial and articulate expert opinions have become instrumental in aiding law firms to und...
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Jeffrey Nicholson, PA-C, PhD, M.Ed, MPAS, DFAAPA)

Experienced PA, NP, RN, MD Experts Provided Stat

PA Experts Network

Cape Coral, Florida
Physician Assistant, General Practice - Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Pain Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Nurse Practitioner, Expert Witness Referrals, PA, NP, RN, nurse, sitter, nursing home, long term care, assisted living, memory care, EMT, CRNA
Contact Jeffrey Nicholson, PA-C, PhD for ALL ALLIED HEALTH AND MD EXPERTS. We specialize in physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health (therapists, EMTs, , etc). We now also have physicians available in all specialties. Dr. Nicholson wil help you personally and coordinate an expert from his NETWORK OF QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED EXPERTS, usually within 48 hours. Dr. Nicholson has been a standard of care expert for 15 years and has been a practicing PA for 30 years, is a national speaker, former PA Program Director, and is a respected leader in his profession, with advanced degrees from Harvard University, Boston College and the University of Wisconsin. Current CV Highlights: Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants; President, American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine; Membership Commission, AAPA; Delegate, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants; Board of Directors, Hillside Health Care International Mission Clinic; Adju...
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michael J henderson

Correctional Medicine Physician Assistant

Largo, Florida
Physician Assistant, Correctional Healthcare - correctional medicine, correctional standards of care, urgent care, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, Primary Care, Correctional Nurse Practitioners, Jails, Medication Adherence, National Commission on Correctional Health Care
Physician Assistant Michael Henderson earned his NCCHC certification in 2007 and began his career in orthopedics before transitioning to family medicine to focus on preventative care. With over 12 years of experience in family medicine and urgent care, he has built a strong foundation for delivering comprehensive healthcare within correctional settings. Currently, PA Henderson provides medical care to a jail population of over 3,500 inmates, often serving as the sole provider on duty during weekends. He is certified as a Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) through the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and has presented at NCCHC national conferences. Beyond clinical practice, PA Henderson is committed to the education of future healthcare professionals. He has served as a preceptor for physician assistant and Nurse practitioner students from the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Delcina Augustin Doreus, DrPh, MPA, RN-BSN

Tampa, Florida
Long Term Care, Legal Nurse Consulting - Public Health, Dementia, Urgent Care, Hospice, Palliative, Policy & Procedure, Documentation, Intravenous access, Prison RN, Nurse Manager, Spinal Cord, Nurse Educator, Hospital Protocol, Evidence Base Care, Diabetes prevention Educator, Veteran's Health, Infection Control, wound Care
Relevant Information about my experiences: Dr. Augustin ensures administrative support and guidance while providing oversight for care delivery by enforcing public safety. She is an expert in developing policies and procedures. Dr. Augustin collaborates with executive leadership to contribute to strategic planning, innovation, recruitment, and staff retention. She is responsible for assuring compliance with Joint Commission and other internal/external regulatory agencies implementing actions to meet established performance measures. Dr. Augustin creates competency-based programs for nursing staff. She develops educational activities such as remediation, certification, mentoring, life support, Joint Commission requirements, product rollouts, etc. Dr. Augustin served as the VA facility's clinical instructor supervisor for several years. She covered all areas, including telephone care lines, care coordination, ambulatory care (outpatient clinics, specialty clinics, dialysis, bar...
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Craig L Smith, MAI

Subject Matter Expert Healthcare/Senior Housing RP

Smith-Parke

Sarasota, Florida
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Hospital, Medical Office, Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Radiation Oncology Center, Proton Therapy Center, Urgent Care, Skilled Nursing facility, Assisted Living Facility, CCRC, Rental Retirement, Memory Care , Independent Living, Condemnation, Tax Appeal, Corporate/Partnership Dissolution, Asset Valuation, 3rd Med
Craig Smith, MAI, is a nationally recognized subject matter expert in and practice is limited to the Senior Housing and Health Care fields, providing Brokerage, Consulting, Valuation and Advisory Services. Mr. Smith holds the MAI designation and has conducted over 6,000 senior housing and healthcare assignments. He served as the National Practice Leader for Healthcare and Senior Housing with Colliers International until January 2018. After stepping down, he continues to provide services in the Senior Housing and Healthcare fields. His experience includes CCRC’s, RRC’s, Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Hospitals (acute care, specialty, and long-term care), ASC, Freestanding ER, MOB’s, Radiation Oncology, Proton Therapy and property assets of entire health systems. Former member of the Healthcare Financial Manager’s Association (HFMA), Florida Health Care Association (FHCA), and was a founding and board member of the Retirement Housing Council. Mr. Smith ...
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Barry Gustin, MD, MPH

Experienced Toxicology & Emergency Medicine Expert

Miami, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - Emergency Medical Toxicology, Water Poisoning, Medical Toxicology, Public Health, Trauma, Forensic Toxicology, Diet and Disease, Urgent Care, Occupational Toxicology, Food Poisoning, Environmental Toxicology, Substance Abuse Toxicology
Dr. Gustin has had extensive education, training, and experience as a medical case reviewer and expert witness. He has personally evaluated and analyzed thousands of civil and criminal medical cases for both plaintiff and defendant, and is highly recommended by defense and plaintiff attorneys in civil and criminal actions. Dr. Gustin graduated from the University of Vermont magna cum laude, obtained a Master's degree in Nutrition, Biochemistry, and Metabolism from Goddard College, went to medical school at George Washington University in Washington DC where he distinguished himself as the President of the American Medical Student Association's section on Nutrition, Health Maintenance, and Disease Prevention. He also won the prestigious Joseph Goldberger Scholarship in Cardiology to the National Institutes of Health. After graduation, Dr. Gustin completed his Internship at the University of California, San Francisco (Alameda County Medical Center), and his residency training in Emerg...
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Mark Berenson, MD

Hospital & Emergency Medicine

Thoughtful Health Care, P-LLC

Green Cove Springs, Florida
Hospitalist, Substance Abuse - House Call Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Addiction, Pain Management, Alcoholism, Cannabis, Opioids/Suboxone, Hospice, Hospital Medicine, Post Surgical Medical Consultation, Pre-op medical consultation, IV Hydration Therapy, IV Vitamin Therapy, behavioral health, Clinical Pharmacology, Telemedicine
Board certified in Family Medicine. Over two decades of experience in Hospital and Emergency Medicine. Owner and Medical Director of a House Call Medical Practice in New Orleans since 2012. In house medical consultant for The St. Charles Surgical Hospital and Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans. Expertise in Addiction Medicine including opioid dependence, alcoholism and other drugs of abuse. Expertise in Clinical Pharmacology, IV Hydration, IV Vitamin Therapy and Integrative Medicine. Expertise in Telemedicine and Outpatient Acute Care. Expertise in Geriatric Medicine, End-of-Life and Hospice Care. Current Adjunct Instructor for the Department of Family & Community Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. Former Medical Director of Gold Leaf Medical Cannabis Dispensary. Former instructor of Inpatient Medicine at San Francisco General Hospital at The University of California, San Francisco.
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David Silver, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician -EMS Medical Director

Silver Emergency Experts LLC

Florida
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Department, Malpractice, Negligence, Quality of Care, Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Standard of Care, Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Airway Emergencies, Psychiatric Emergencies, Prehospital Care
Dr. Silver obtained his M.D. from the University of Chicago in 2007. Upon graduation, he completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati, widely renown as one of the finest emergency medicine programs in the United States. Dr. Silver's extensive clinical experience encompasses diverse emergency settings, including trauma centers, urban and rural hospitals and urgent cares, equipping him with an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and standards of care within the field. Dr. Silver is board-certified in emergency medicine and maintains active licensure in the State of New York. ​As an expert witness, Dr. Silver brings a meticulous and analytical approach to evaluating medical cases, diligently examining the records and applying his experience and knowledge to assess standards of care, adherence to protocols, and identifying potential issues. Dr. Silver's impartial and articulate expert opinions have become instrumental in aiding law firms to und...
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Dr. Erin Rose, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC

Erin Rose & Associates, Inc.

Naples, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - surgical site infections, critical care, trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, nurse practitioner, acute care, medication errors, legal consulting, urgent care, cardiovascular, sepsis, record tampering, spinal injuries, sexual assault, abuse and neglect, ICU, personal injury, nurse, standard of care
Dr. Rose is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experienced in critical care and emergency medicine. She has her doctorate degree and a subspecialty in cardiovascular. Her experience includes over 19 years of emergency, intensive care, flight nursing, and trauma (Level I & II). In addition to her clinical experience, she also holds an academic appointment as a professor at the University of South Alabama instructing both master's and doctorate courses. Dr. Rose has occupied the role of testifying expert and legal consultant on many cases with both plaintiff & defense including medical malpractice, mass tort, personal injury, worker’s compensation, product liability, and criminal cases across the United States. Legal consulting services include but are not limited to: screening cases for merit, medical record assessment, and case analysis, researching and qualifying the validity of studies relied upon by all parties, interviewing plaintiff and defense clients/key witnesses/experts,...
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Kevin Taylor, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician/ Medical Director

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Stroke, Sepsis, Ectopic pregnancy, Ischemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Myocardial infarction, Delay of care, Aortic Dissection, Fracture, Appendicitis, Urgent Care, Torsion, EMTALA, Failure to diagnose, Trauma, Dislocation, Hemorrhage, Meningitis, Dislocation
Kevin L Taylor MD I have extensive experience in the specialty of emergency medicine and hospital governance. I have been in full time clinical practice since 2009 and have been continuously board certified throughout my career. I have been clinical faculty of emergency medicine at 3 hospital systems since 2010 including Associate Clinical Faculty since 2020 at Florida Atlantic University Emergency Medicine Residency program. In these roles I have trained new physicians on the practice of emergency medicine. I have been the Medical Director for a two-hospital system in South Florida for almost 5 years which includes oversight of two emergency departments and a pediatric emergency department. In that role I was responsible for direct operational oversight of 30+ full time and part time emergency physicians, pediatricians, and advanced practice providers. These two facilities saw over 60,000 patient visits per year. Within this role I served as Chair of Emergency Medicine ...
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Katie Trammel, MD

Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician

Florida
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Urgent Care, Quick turnaround, Acute Care, MI, Stroke, Abdominal Pain, EMTALA, Asthma, Respiratory Failure, Meningitis, Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Bleeding, Aorta, Pulmonary Embolism, Injury, Assault, Medication Reaction, Infection
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Expert Witness & Medical Case Review I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician (ABEM) with over 15 years of clinical experience practicing in both academic medical centers and community hospitals. My career has focused on the evaluation and management of high-acuity emergency department patients, with extensive experience in time-sensitive clinical decision-making across a broad range of medical and traumatic presentations. I earned my medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed my emergency medicine residency at Indiana University. I worked at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis until 2018 and then transitioned to a faculty position at Indiana University where I participated in teaching residents and medical students at the bedside in addition to working in a fast paced, high acuity tertiary care medical center. I have recently transitioned out of full time clinical medicine and curre...
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Katie Trammel, MD

Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician

Illinois
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Urgent Care, Quick turnaround, Acute Care, MI, Stroke, Abdominal Pain, EMTALA, Asthma, Respiratory Failure, Meningitis, Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Bleeding, Aorta, Pulmonary Embolism, Injury, Assault, Medication Reaction, Infection
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Expert Witness & Medical Case Review I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician (ABEM) with over 15 years of clinical experience practicing in both academic medical centers and community hospitals. My career has focused on the evaluation and management of high-acuity emergency department patients, with extensive experience in time-sensitive clinical decision-making across a broad range of medical and traumatic presentations. I earned my medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed my emergency medicine residency at Indiana University. I worked at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis until 2018 and then transitioned to a faculty position at Indiana University where I participated in teaching residents and medical students at the bedside in addition to working in a fast paced, high acuity tertiary care medical center. I have recently transitioned out of full time clinical medicine and curre...
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Jason D. May, MD, FAAEM, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Case Review and Testimony

Illinois
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Community Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Medical Malpractice, Airway/Difficult Airway, Procedural Sedation, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Headache, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Stroke/TPA
Award winning, board-certified emergency medicine physician. Full time clinical practice. Significant leadership experience including former Chief of Staff at Columbus Regional Hospital and Board of Directors of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Experienced teacher and expert witness case reviewer. Recognized by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine as having expertise in pediatric, trauma, neurological, and cardiac resuscitation. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Kushal Patel, MD

Hospitalist and Informatics Expert

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Hanover Park, Illinois
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, outpatient medicine, primary care, electronic health records, healthcare informatics, urgent care, telemedicine, cardiology, oncology, intensive care, neurology, nephrology, medication error, pulmonology, gastroenterology
Dr. Patel is a dual board-certified physician (Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics). He is a practicing hospitalist as well as an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He has practiced clinical medicine in diverse settings: private groups, hospital-employed, large academic institutions, smaller community hospitals, and teaching programs. Furthermore, he serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews (JPCRR), an open-access, peer-reviewed medical journal; and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. In addition to his clinical and academic roles, as a Chief Medical Information Officer of a multi-state system, Dr. Patel is an expert in health information technology, EHR systems, healthcare workflows, and is able to provide credible analysis of any breach in Standard of Care pertaining to utilization of EHR by providers. Dr. Patel's diverse background as a clinical practitioner, academician, an...
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Katie Trammel, MD

Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician

Indianapolis, Indiana
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Urgent Care, Quick turnaround, Acute Care, MI, Stroke, Abdominal Pain, EMTALA, Asthma, Respiratory Failure, Meningitis, Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Bleeding, Aorta, Pulmonary Embolism, Injury, Assault, Medication Reaction, Infection
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Expert Witness & Medical Case Review I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician (ABEM) with over 15 years of clinical experience practicing in both academic medical centers and community hospitals. My career has focused on the evaluation and management of high-acuity emergency department patients, with extensive experience in time-sensitive clinical decision-making across a broad range of medical and traumatic presentations. I earned my medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed my emergency medicine residency at Indiana University. I worked at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis until 2018 and then transitioned to a faculty position at Indiana University where I participated in teaching residents and medical students at the bedside in addition to working in a fast paced, high acuity tertiary care medical center. I have recently transitioned out of full time clinical medicine and curre...
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Jason D. May, MD, FAAEM, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Case Review and Testimony

Greenwood, Indiana
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Community Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Medical Malpractice, Airway/Difficult Airway, Procedural Sedation, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Headache, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Stroke/TPA
Award winning, board-certified emergency medicine physician. Full time clinical practice. Significant leadership experience including former Chief of Staff at Columbus Regional Hospital and Board of Directors of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Experienced teacher and expert witness case reviewer. Recognized by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine as having expertise in pediatric, trauma, neurological, and cardiac resuscitation. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Jason D. May, MD, FAAEM, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Case Review and Testimony

Kentucky
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Community Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Medical Malpractice, Airway/Difficult Airway, Procedural Sedation, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Headache, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Stroke/TPA
Award winning, board-certified emergency medicine physician. Full time clinical practice. Significant leadership experience including former Chief of Staff at Columbus Regional Hospital and Board of Directors of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Experienced teacher and expert witness case reviewer. Recognized by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine as having expertise in pediatric, trauma, neurological, and cardiac resuscitation. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Michael J Hebert, M.S., PA-C

Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care PA!

M.J. Hebert Enterprises, LLC

Pineville, Louisiana
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine PA, Urgent Care, APP, MLP, Mid-level Provider, Heart Atttack, CVA, Stroke, Heart Attack, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Kidney Stone, Sepsis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pneumonia, laceration, fracture, dehydration, acute kidney injury, appendicitis
A 20 year Army Veteran, I have worked as a Physician Assistant in both Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care for 25+ years. I am a proud 1997 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the U.S. Army PA Program where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. I later obtained my Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. I am a retired Major from the Louisiana Army National Guard and have deployed overseas on two occasions. I last served as Deputy State Surgeon in charge of medical readiness for Louisiana troops. I currently split my time between working in a fast-paced emergency department and a high-acuity urgent care clinic in the central Louisiana area.
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Tracey G Mahfouz, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse Emergency Med

Med Pro Plus Inc

Pineville, Louisiana
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Heart Attack, MI, CVA, Stroke, Fracture, Acute Appendicitis, Head Injury, Pneumonia, Ectopic Pregnancy, Torsion-Ovarian/Testicular, Sepsis, Kidney Injury, Pulmonary Embolism, Falls, Pediatrics, Diverticulitis, Laceration, Kidney Stone
With 25 years of experience in the nursing profession, I have the skills, knowledge and background to provide quality expert witness services. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse actively working in Emergency Medicine in both the Emergency Department and Urgent Care settings. I first began my nursing career as a Registered Nurse in 2000, and for 17 years, I worked predominantly in the Emergency Department with contract work in the Intensive Care and Post-Anesthesia Care Units in Central Louisiana and in San Antonio, Texas. I obtained my MSN in 2017 and became a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. The entirety of my employment since that time has been in a 39 bed ER that averages 150 patients per day. I also work in an Urgent Care clinic on a part-time basis. My clinical experience, coupled with my love of research and problem-solving, makes me both equipped and appetent to exceed the expectations required of an expert witness.
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Marie Russell, MD

Emergency Medicine - Forensic Medicine Physician

Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology - homicide, strangulation, motor vehicle accident, correctional medicine, overdose, death, gunshot wound, dogbite, jail or prison medicine, urgent care, domestic violence, stab wound, fall, police abuse, trauma, child physical abuse, assault, fracture, deliberate indifference, infection
Emergency Medicine (Board Certified), Forensic Pathology, Correctional Healthcare, autopsy review. 29 yrs. physician experience at a Level 1 trauma center, retired faculty member USC Keck School of Medicine, taught physicians and medical students for over 20 years. Former California Medical Board in-house medical consultant - 7 yrs CDCR Chief Medical Executive - Retired, Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional Former full time police officer x 7 yrs. Fellow – National Assoc of Medical Examiners, Fellow - American Academy of Forensic Science > 500 autopsies performed Testified in multiple state courts, federal district court, numerous trials
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Ellana Stinson, MD, MPH, MBA

Award Winning Emergency Medicine Physician

Ellana Stinson, MD, Professional Corporation

Boston, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Public Health - sepsis, neurologic emergencies, acute respiratory failure, emergency OB complications, health disparities, risk management, administration, airway management, mental health emergency, stroke, chest pain, neurologic emergency, locums, rural medicine, urgent care, hospital policies, standard of care, electronic medical records, COVID
Trusted medical expertise. Unmatched courtroom clarity. Dr. Ellana Stinson, MD, MPH, MBA, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with extensive clinical, academic, and leadership experience. She is currently in active practice at a Level 1 trauma center and has provided care across a diverse range of settings—from urban hospitals and rural emergency departments to standalone emergency care centers and community health clinics. Her testimony reflects a frontline understanding of medical decision-making under pressure, standard of care evaluations, and systems-level healthcare operations. Dr. Stinson earned her Doctor of Medicine from Meharry Medical College, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her residency training in Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, followed by a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and a Master of Business A...
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Kevin Qiwei Zhang, MD, PhD

Boston, Massachusetts
Hospitalist, Family Medicine - inpatient, critical care, consumer compliance, pharmaceutical, complain, unprofessional, death, injury, loss, consultation, expert witness, drug safety, adverse reaction, incompetence, outpatient, urgent care, patient safety, malpractice, medical device, case review
Board certified hospitalist and family medicine practitioner with full license in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin, I have had extensive clinical experience in inpatient, critical care, and outpatient practice in the tertiary academic medical centers and community hospitals in multiple states. I obtained PhD in Medical Oncology and Pharmacology at Indiana University School of Medicine with tremendous experience in pharmacology and pharmaceutical research, drug safety and adverse reaction research and management with more than 20 publications in top-notch medical journals. I have comprehensive experience in case review, peer review, and expert witness consultation.
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CHRISTOPHER R CANNELL, DMSc, MPAS, MPLC, PA-C, DFAAPA, CAQ

Emergency/UC Medicine, Orthopedics, Hospitalist

The APC Consultant, LLC

Pembroke, Massachusetts
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Urgent Care, Hospital Medicine, personal injury, expert testimony, medical review, merit review
Dr. Cannell has been practicing as a Physician Assistant/Associate for 22 years with the last 22 in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, UC, Hospital Medicine and Orthopedics. Currently serves as the President of The Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine (https://apalm.net/). He has received a certification as a medical professional legal consultant from Auburn University. He has served as an adjunct clinical instructor in Emergency Medicine at Tufts School of Medicine since 2015 and is also on faculty at Northeastern University. He has been a community Emergency Medicine PA Educator since 2007. He has spent the last 8 years also serving as a legal consultant/expert witness on both the plaintiff and defense sides in addition to full-time clinical duties. Dr. Cannell has been a lead PA in the Emergency Department and Co-Chief of APCs all within South Shore Health System, Senior Leader at South Shore Health, consultant with MedPro Group, and national speaker on medical ...
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Adam T Broughton

Experienced Emergency Medicine PA & Educator

Lahey Beverly Hospital

Wenham, Massachusetts
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Physician assistant education, Critical care, Standard of care evaluation, Orthopedics, Clinical professor, Trauma care, Medical best practices, Urgent care, Advanced practice clinician, Emergency medical services, Clinical skills training, Ultrasound education, Pediatric resuscitation, Stroke care
Adam Broughton, MSc, PA-C, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with over 17 years of clinical experience and specialized expertise in legal medicine. He combines extensive emergency care practice with academic credentials and deep understanding of medical-legal standards to provide authoritative expert witness testimony. Clinical Experience Mr. Broughton maintains active emergency department practice at Beverly Hospital (50 hours monthly), a busy 55,000-patient-per-year community ED with trauma center, stroke, and cardiac catheterization capabilities. His clinical experience spans diverse settings including Brigham & Women's Hospital, one of the nation's top-ranking academic medical centers, where he practiced for six years while participating in regular simulations, trainings, and education of medical students and residents. He previously served as Chief Advanced Practice Clinician at Holy Family Emergency Department, where he developed innovative advanced...
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Jason D. May, MD, FAAEM, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Case Review and Testimony

Michigan
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Community Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Medical Malpractice, Airway/Difficult Airway, Procedural Sedation, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Headache, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Stroke/TPA
Award winning, board-certified emergency medicine physician. Full time clinical practice. Significant leadership experience including former Chief of Staff at Columbus Regional Hospital and Board of Directors of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Experienced teacher and expert witness case reviewer. Recognized by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine as having expertise in pediatric, trauma, neurological, and cardiac resuscitation. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Alexander N Kim, DO, MBA, FAAFP, CHCQM-PHYADV, ACPA-C

UR, Standard of Care, & Compliance Expert

Asclepius Medical

Webster Groves, Missouri
Hospital Administration, Family Medicine - Physician Advisor, Expert Witness, Medical-Legal Consultant, Standard of Care Analysis, Medical Necessity, Utilization Review (UR), Denial Management, Peer Review, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Medicare Two-Midnight Rule, CMS Regulations, Inpatient status, Urgent Care, Telemedicine, Observation Unit
I am Dr. Alexander Kim, DO, MBA, FAAFP, CHCQM-PHYADV, ACPA-C , a dually board-certified physician in Family Medicine (ABFM and AOBFP) dedicated to providing objective, evidence-based analysis for complex medical-legal cases. My expertise is built upon extensive experience in clinical practice, healthcare operations, and utilization management, making me a valuable resource for attorneys. I hold specialized credentials, including certification in Healthcare Quality and Management (CHCQM-PHYADV) and Certified Expertise in Physician Advising, Utilization Review (UR), and Clinical Documentation Integrity (ACPA-C) , which inform my deep understanding of Medical Necessity and Regulatory Compliance. Specifically, I evaluate cases involving Inpatient vs. Observation Status, Admission/Discharge Criteria, the application of InterQual/Milliman standards , and adherence to CMS Regulations, including the Medicare Two-Midnight Rule. My background encompasses serving as a Physician Advisor to majo...
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Kathleen Evans, MD

HealthAdvise

Missoula, Missouri
Family Medicine, Hospitalist - Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Men’s Health, Standard of Care, Cancer Diagnosis, Medical Records Review, Electronic Medical Records, Pediatrics, Adolescent Health Care, Diabetes, Failure to Diagnose, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Preventative Medicine, Cancer Screening, Chest Pain, Infections
Dr. Kathleen E. Evans graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and completed her residency also at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She is a experienced medical director, hospitalist with strong interests in patient safety and systems based solutions. She is a family medicine doctor in Missoula, Montana and is affiliated with MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. She has been in practice for more than 32 years. Dr.Evans has expertise in treating stroke, chronic diabetes, and chronic high blood pressure. Training Medical School University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Residency University of Arizona College Medicine Board Certifications American Board of Family Medicine
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Sonny Saggar, MB BS

Emergency Medicine & Clinical Systems Forensics

Hive MedicoLegal

Saint Louis, Missouri
Emergency Preparedness, Urgent Care Medicine - EHR Audit Trai, EMR Forensi, Metadata An, Electronic Medical, Healthcare Billi, Audit Defense, Sentencing Mitigation, Emotional Stability I, Supervised, Urgent Care Workfl, Clinical Case Sc, Medical Record Aud, Systems Failures, Clinical AI Risk, Emergency Medicine Consultant, Non-Testifying Expert, ZPIC RAC Compliance, Loper Bright
Dr. Sonny Saggar is a healthcare systems consultant and digital forensic auditor with 31 years of clinical and operational leadership experience across the United Kingdom and the United States. He trained at Oxford University and St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College, London, obtaining his MB BS degree in 1995. His consulting practice, Hive MedicoLegal, specializes in analyzing systems-level healthcare failures, medical documentation audits, EMR metadata/audit trails, and behavioral indexes for sentencing mitigation. Dr. Saggar partitions his litigation support services into two distinct pathways: 1. TESTIFYING EXPERT SERVICES: * EHR/EMR Forensic Audit Trails: Analyzing database logs, audit trails, and backend metadata to identify chart fabrication, backdating, and copy-paste billing fraud. * Sentencing & Supervised Release ESI Reports: Applying the clinical Emotional Stability Index (ESI) framework to evaluate rehabilitation, desistance, and recidivism risk for federal senten...
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ROSEANN P VELEZ, DNP, FNP, FAANP

Adjunct Faculty University of Delaware, FNP

University of Delaware College of Health Sciences

Bozeman, Montana
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine - urgent care, cancer screenings, cardiology, heart failure, COPD, pulmonary, infectious diseases, multidisciplinary practice, transition to care, social determinants of health, telemedicine, thyroid disease, behavioral health, neurological, orthopedic
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and an American Association of Nurse Practitioners Convenient and Urgent Care Committee Co-Chair, I have the skillset to provide consultation, depositions, and expert witness services. With 26 years of primary care, urgent care, and orthopedic experience, I deliver care to primary and urgent care patients in an internal medicine practice. I work with leadership colleagues to improve patient care and eliminate barriers to practice. My academic experience includes teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing courses while maintaining a clinical practice. As an international, national, and regional presenter, author, journal reviewer, and former editor, I am well-versed in recognizing the standard of care, the importance of communication and evidence-informed documentation, and the impact of Full Practice Authority on practice. My medical legal experience includes depositions in Baltimo...
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Zaza U Atanelov

Emergency Medicine Physician- Cedars Sinai Medical

ZARAMD INC

Nevada
Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Trauma- ATLS Instructor, Critical Care, Brain Trauma, Airway Injurys, Burns, Accidental Trauma, Electrocution, Fractures, Orthopedic Injuries, Nerve Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Emergency Care, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Arrest, Urgent Care, Radiculopathy, Back pain, Infections, Board Certified
I am a board‑certified Emergency Medicine physician and current attending at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center with experience teaching trauma and emergency care. I regularly educate and supervise emergency medicine residents, physician assistants, and medical students, serve as an ATLS instructor, and teach trauma evaluation and resuscitation in high‑acuity clinical settings. My teaching background include pediatric emergency medicine lectures, ultrasound lectures, EKG lectures, ATLS/Trauma lectures, bedside instruction, and formal didactics, allowing me to clearly explain standards of care and clinical decision‑making to attorneys, judges, and juries. I bring a practical, evidence‑based approach to case review, report preparation, and testimony grounded in contemporary academic emergency department practice. Topics addressed in cases include: Failure to Diagnose Missed Diagnosis Delayed Diagnosis Pain & Suffering Ischemia Causation Personal Injury Delay in Care Delay in Transfer Nerv...
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Karanvir Gupta, MD, DABFM

Primary Care & Urgent Care Expert Witness

DocLaw Consult

Las Vegas, Nevada
Family Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Primary Care, Diagnostic Decision-Making, Continuity of Care, Triage & Referrals, Standard of Care, Rural, Documentation, Failure to & Delayed Diagnosis, Medication Safety, Outpatient Procedures, Supervision of Physician Assistants, Causation Analysis (Medical), Geriatrics, Communication
Dr. Gupta is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Chief Medical Officer with over eight years of active clinical practice in primary care, urgent care, outpatient medicine, and ambulatory care settings. He remains actively engaged in patient care while providing clinical leadership and oversight across multiple primary care clinics. His experience includes diagnostic evaluation, clinical decision-making, triage assessment, emergency referral thresholds, escalation of care, care coordination, continuity of care, quality improvement, peer review, and provider supervision across a broad range of acute and chronic conditions, including assessment of how clinical decision-making, timing, and follow-up may have influenced patient outcomes. He provides expert analysis in matters involving standard of care, failure to diagnose, delay in diagnosis, misdiagnosis, improper triage, missed escalation of care, and inadequate follow-up in outpatient and urgent care environments, includ...
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Niraj Govil, MD, MPH

SENIOR RANKING PHYSICIAN, USAF, TRIPLE BOARD CERT

Manalapan, New Jersey
Telemedicine, Family Medicine - Aerospace medicine, aviation medicine, occupational medicine, fitness for air travel, disability evaluations, impairment evaluation, workplace injuries, return to work, fitness for duty, impairment, family medicine, urgent care
Dr. Govil is a licensed physician in active practice with over 20 years experience. He currently serves as a Senior Ranking Physician for the United States Air Force. Dr. Govil is triple board certified in Family Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, and Occupational Medicine. He holds an MPH from Rutgers Unviersity/John’s Hopkins University School of Public Health. Dr. Govil previously worked as a family physician in private practice, caring for a diverse patient population. He continues to work in an urgent care community setting. He also provides telemedicine care in the specialty of family practice. Dr. Govil has significant teaching experience, and serves a faculty member in the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine. Dr. Govil has extensive experience evaluating and opining on workplace injury, disability, and occupational injury cases. He has been called upon to express opinions on disability evaluations, patient impairment, workplace injuries, and fitness for...
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Erik Blutinger, MD, MSc, FACEP

Critical Care Insight, Public Health Perspective

South Orange, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Public Health - stroke, myocardial infarction, sepsis, spinal cord injury, meningitis, thromboembolism, appendicitis, cardiac arrythmia, bowel obstruction, intracranial hemorrhage, airway management, urgent care, cardiac arrest, traumatic injury, telemedicine, resuscitation, standard of care, advocacy, consultant
Dr. Erik Blutinger is board-certified, assistant professor of emergency physician, recognized for his expertise and extensive experience in clinical practice, leadership, global healthcare initiatives, and hospital administration. He graduated magna cum laude from Brandeis University before earning his MD from George Washington University. During medical school, Dr. Blutinger pursued an advanced Master's degree overseas in the United Kingdom (London), complementing his clinical acumen with specialized training in health policy, planning, and financing. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Dr. Blutinger's career has been marked by rapid advancement, notably appointed medical director in several roles for a large academic health system including utilization management / care management and community paramedicine. Beyond his clinical responsibilities, he is passionate ...
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Rosemary Montgomery, PA-C

Hammonton, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Physician Assistant, Physician Extender, Urgent Care, Acute Care, Trauma, Physician Associate, PA, Critical Care, Failure to Diagnose, APP, PA-C, Chronolgies, Standard of Care, Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department, Delay of Diagnosis
Rosie Montgomery, PA-C graduated from University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business in 2011 with a dual degree in Insurance and Risk Management and Marketing. After working as a life insurance underwriter for multiple years, Ms. Montgomery obtained her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Drexel University in 2017 and, presently, works as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department, ICU and Urgent Care settings. Ms. Montgomery is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Emergency Medicine through the NCCPA. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA), and The Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine (APALM). Ms. Montgomery is also a certified Medical Professional Legal Consultant (MPLC), a certification obtained through Auburn University. Ms. Mo...
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Eric Nazziola, MD, MBA, FACEP

Paramus, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine - ER, Emergency Department, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Room, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Urgent Care, Fast Track, Emergency Physician, ABEM, FACEP
I have been practicing emergency medicine and urgent care medicine since 2001. I am a diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. In addition, I have over 10 years of administrative experience as an emergency department medical director in academic, private, urban, and community hospital settings in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In this capacity, I have extensive experience with quality and peer review, emergency department operations, postgraduate medical education, and customer service. I have been performing medical expert reviews and depositions on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants since 2014.
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David Silver, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician -EMS Medical Director

Silver Emergency Experts LLC

New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Department, Malpractice, Negligence, Quality of Care, Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Standard of Care, Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Airway Emergencies, Psychiatric Emergencies, Prehospital Care
Dr. Silver obtained his M.D. from the University of Chicago in 2007. Upon graduation, he completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati, widely renown as one of the finest emergency medicine programs in the United States. Dr. Silver's extensive clinical experience encompasses diverse emergency settings, including trauma centers, urban and rural hospitals and urgent cares, equipping him with an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and standards of care within the field. Dr. Silver is board-certified in emergency medicine and maintains active licensure in the State of New York. ​As an expert witness, Dr. Silver brings a meticulous and analytical approach to evaluating medical cases, diligently examining the records and applying his experience and knowledge to assess standards of care, adherence to protocols, and identifying potential issues. Dr. Silver's impartial and articulate expert opinions have become instrumental in aiding law firms to und...
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Jessica Salamon, NP

Quadruple Boarded Nurse Practitioner

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine - AGACNP, FNP, PMHNP, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry
I have practiced as a nurse practitioner since 2008 and hold four board certifications: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. I completed my initial training at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and subsequently earned post-master's certificates from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Massachusetts Boston and Amherst. My clinical background is rooted in emergency medicine and urgent care in both rural and urban settings. I have held leadership roles within emergency departments since 2017, serving first as Lead Advanced Practice Provider and later as Deputy Chief of Emergency Medicine. In these capacities, I have built advanced practice programs in two emergency departments from the ground up, including the development and ongoing management of new graduate orientation programs. I have particular expertise in nurse practitioner and physician assi...
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Laura G Cooke, MD, MPH, FACP

LSG Consulting

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - Urgent Care, Concierge Medicine, Direct Patient Care, Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health, Decision Analysis, Simulation Training, Curriculum Design, Virtual Environments
Laura Cooke, MD, MPH, FACP is board certified in Internal Medicine as well as Preventive Medicine and General Public Health. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at University of California, San Diego. She currently runs a private concierge practice and teaches health science students. She has worked in both rural and urban health systems as well as private and academic and Veteran Health Administration systems. She has worked as an inpatient hospitalist, emergency department physician, urgent care physician, and primary care outpatient practice. She has co-authored a textbook on clinical epidemiology and done research in disaster planning, training and teaching in virtual environments. She is especially skilled at reviewing records (both paper and electronic) for completeness and appropriate and timely referrals, as well as identifying correct site of care (e.g. emergency department, urgent care, outpatient office) for a particular medical problem. She has been doing medicole...
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Eric Nazziola, MD, MBA, FACEP

New York
Emergency Medicine - ER, Emergency Department, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Room, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Urgent Care, Fast Track, Emergency Physician, ABEM, FACEP
I have been practicing emergency medicine and urgent care medicine since 2001. I am a diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. In addition, I have over 10 years of administrative experience as an emergency department medical director in academic, private, urban, and community hospital settings in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In this capacity, I have extensive experience with quality and peer review, emergency department operations, postgraduate medical education, and customer service. I have been performing medical expert reviews and depositions on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants since 2014.
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Marie Russell, MD

Emergency Medicine - Forensic Medicine Physician

New York
Emergency Medicine, Forensic Pathology - homicide, strangulation, motor vehicle accident, correctional medicine, overdose, death, gunshot wound, dogbite, jail or prison medicine, urgent care, domestic violence, stab wound, fall, police abuse, trauma, child physical abuse, assault, fracture, deliberate indifference, infection
Emergency Medicine (Board Certified), Forensic Pathology, Correctional Healthcare, autopsy review. 29 yrs. physician experience at a Level 1 trauma center, retired faculty member USC Keck School of Medicine, taught physicians and medical students for over 20 years. Former California Medical Board in-house medical consultant - 7 yrs CDCR Chief Medical Executive - Retired, Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional Former full time police officer x 7 yrs. Fellow – National Assoc of Medical Examiners, Fellow - American Academy of Forensic Science > 500 autopsies performed Testified in multiple state courts, federal district court, numerous trials
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Kurt Dischner, MD, FACEP

Extensive Emergency Med & leadership experience

Northport , New York
Emergency Medicine - Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Critical Care, Stroke, Sepsis, Foreign Bodies, Fractures, Infections, Cardiac Arrest, Appendicitis, Airway Management, Urgent Care, PA & NP Supervision, Abdominal Pain, Adult and Pediatric Cases
I am a residency trained, board certified Emergency Medicine attending physician at a suburban emergency department. As the Associate Director of Emergency Services I assist with the management and leadership of the emergency department in addition to seeing patients. My duties include facilitating departmental policies & procedures, performance improvement and quality measures in the ED. I am published in the field of Emergency Medicine. I have prior experience performing medical expert consulting on case reviews with other law firms, medical consulting with a large consulting group and have court room experience.
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David Silver, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician -EMS Medical Director

Silver Emergency Experts LLC

Roslyn, New York
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Department, Malpractice, Negligence, Quality of Care, Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Standard of Care, Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Airway Emergencies, Psychiatric Emergencies, Prehospital Care
Dr. Silver obtained his M.D. from the University of Chicago in 2007. Upon graduation, he completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati, widely renown as one of the finest emergency medicine programs in the United States. Dr. Silver's extensive clinical experience encompasses diverse emergency settings, including trauma centers, urban and rural hospitals and urgent cares, equipping him with an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and standards of care within the field. Dr. Silver is board-certified in emergency medicine and maintains active licensure in the State of New York. ​As an expert witness, Dr. Silver brings a meticulous and analytical approach to evaluating medical cases, diligently examining the records and applying his experience and knowledge to assess standards of care, adherence to protocols, and identifying potential issues. Dr. Silver's impartial and articulate expert opinions have become instrumental in aiding law firms to und...
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Shaoleen K Daly, MD

Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics - Internist, Children, emergency, primary care, elder abuse, Pediatrician, Adults, urgent care, child injury, polypharmacy, Internal Medicine, newborn, infant, developmental delay, Medication Errors, Child abuse, Neonate, hospitalist, hospice, Adverse Drug Reactions
Dr. Daly is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and is a diplomate of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. She has over six years of post-graduate experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of medical illnesses affecting patients across the entire lifespan from newborns and infants to adolescents and geriatric adults. In her Internal Medicine practice, Dr. Daly manages a comprehensive range of acute and chronic adult conditions. She has significant experience in the diagnosis and management of critical adult concerns frequently seen in medical-legal cases, including sepsis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and acute respiratory failure. Her expertise includes the management of complex chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart failure, COPD, and diabetes mellitus, including the optimization of A1c levels in high-risk populations. Dr. Daly is a specialist in Transitional Medicine,...
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Jonathan Gully, MD

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

Emergency Medicine Case Review and Testimony

Ohio
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Community Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Medical Malpractice, Airway/Difficult Airway, Procedural Sedation, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Headache, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Stroke/TPA
Award winning, board-certified emergency medicine physician. Full time clinical practice. Significant leadership experience including former Chief of Staff at Columbus Regional Hospital and Board of Directors of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Experienced teacher and expert witness case reviewer. Recognized by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine as having expertise in pediatric, trauma, neurological, and cardiac resuscitation. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.
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Kristen A Harris, FNP

Active Clinical Practice

Advanced Practice Medical Legal Consulting

Portland, Oregon
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care Medicine - Family Medicine, Sepsis, Stroke, MI, heart attack, Infection, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism (PE), Medication Error, falls, urgent care, failure to refer, cancer, torsion, abscess, appendicitis, pneumonia, drug toxicity, aortic dissection, EMTALA
Board certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) in active clinical practice. Extensive emergency room experience as well as outpatient clinical experience in family practice, pediatrics, urgent care and telemedicine. Highly experienced expert witness. Licensed in Oregon, Washington and Florida
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W. Anthony Gerard, MD, FACEP, FAAFP

Highly Experienced Expert in EM, Urgent Care, FM

Palmyra, Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Family Physicians in Emergency Medicine, Rural Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Workforce, Physician Credentialing, Criminal Defense Cases, Emergency Medicine Malpractice, Insurance Reviews, Peer Review
URGENT CARE, FAMILY MEDICINE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE Full time clinician and assistant clinical professor. Prompt and professional expert on the standard of care for family medicine, urgent care and emergency medicine. Reasonable rates, and expedited reviews when necessary: I'm always willing to discuss a case without obligation. Published author on family physicians in emergency medicine; workforce and credentialing issues in EM. Full-time practice of EM, part time urgent care, Family practice trained emergency physician; broad scope of practice that includes the initial management of most clinical conditions. Some Key terms for searching : sore throat, peritonsilar abscess, mastoiditis, allergic reaction, glacoma, eye injury, loss of vision, double vision, vertigo, cerebellar, anaphylaxis, airway management, failure to intubate, arrythmias, chest injury, trauma, pneumonia, pneumothorax, chest pain, heart disease, other myocardial diseases, pericardial tamponade, pulmonary ...
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Lisa Colasurdo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Boiling Springs, South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine - Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics/Adult/Geriatrics, NP, Case Merit, Immediate Care Center, Personal Injury, General Nursing Practice, Legal Nurse Consultant
Lisa Colasurdo is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in active clinical practice as a nurse practitioner. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Clemson University and her Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of South Carolina School of Nursing. Ms. Colasurdo is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been providing expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense cases since 2016. Lisa Colasurdo graduated from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She began her nursing career as a floor nurse on a step-down unit. She then transitioned to working in the Surgery/Endoscopy Department as well as in the Emergency Department. Ms. Colasurdo earned her Masters Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Nursing in 2000. After completing her Masters, she became a Nursing Instructor at Lander University from 2000-2001, teaching Me...
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Sajid Khan, MD

Emergency Medicine Dr 15+ years Published Author

Houston, Texas
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Airway Management, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Stroke, Appendicitis, Sepsis, Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pneumonia, Fractures, Status Epilepticus, Aortic Dissection, AAA, Head Bleed, Urgent Care, Nurse Practitioner, CVA, Compartment Syndrome
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician and author of The Ultimate Emergency Medicine Guide, a comprehensive review book that is the highest-rated and most up-to-date text for Emergency Medicine physicians preparing to certify. I am a member of AOA (the only national medical honor society in the world), served as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UMKC, and have worked in a variety of settings: from inner-city level 1 trauma centers serving 100,000 patients/year to 3-bed rural EDs. I’ve spent time as a Medical Director, Oral Boards examiner, and ACLS instructor. I am also currently serving as the medical director of an Urgent Care and Mens' Health Clinic which has given me significant experience hiring and training nurse practitioners and physician assistants'. I frequently review medical bills and offer expert advice on usual and customary charges for attorney offices. I am ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Suppor...
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Marsha Niven, PA-C, MPLC

Urgent Care PA-C - Expert Witness

Niven MPLC

McKinney, Texas
Urgent Care Medicine - PA-C, Physician assistant, defendant, plaintiff, Urgent Care, ACLS, PALS, BLS, chart review for merit, court testimony, deposition testimony, MPLC certification, licensed in Texas, Telehealth certification, AAPA member, TAPA member, AAPALM member
Marsha Niven PA-C, MPLC Niven MPLC Urgent Care Certified Physician Assistant in Texas with more than 25 years of clinical experience in Urgent Care and Emergency medicine. Experienced at providing both deposition and court testimony, for both defendant and plaintiff attorneys, as well as initial chart review for merit, thus providing expertise at all stages of the malpractice legal process. Currently holding certifications in Medical Professional Legal Consultant, ACLS, PALS, BLS, Telemedicine, and Urgent Care Management. Previously practicing as a RN for more than a decade, this provides a unique perspective of the standards across different aspects of care. Adept at providing insightful opinions from the provider perspective and also keen insight at the operational aspects of care, which can prove particularly useful when seeking initial chart reviews for merit. Featured speaker at Professional Conferences at the local and national level on risk management, including...
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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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Monica Schwarz Josten, MD

Stanford-Trained Board-Certified Pediatrician

Sandy, Utah
Pediatrics - General Pediatrics, Child abuse, Child neglect, Standard of care, Failure to thrive, Outpatient, Urgent care, Primary care, Telemedicine, Behavior, Development, Evidence-based medicine, Nutrition, Vaccines, Infant, Children, Teens, Newborns
Dr. Monica Schwarz Josten is a Stanford-trained board-certified general pediatrician in active clinical practice. She works at a busy private practice clinic as a primary care physician, where she sees thousands of patients each year for routine well care, growth and development, vaccinations, urgent medical needs, and mental health and behavioral concerns. In addition, she also does newborn rounds at four hospitals in the Salt Lake Valley and is experienced in telemedicine. She participates in regular CME activities to ensure she is up to date with evidence-based recommendations and standard of care practices per the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
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Wendy E Handler, MD, CIME

Family Medicine Physician - Georgetown Faculty

Arlington, Virginia
Family Medicine, General Practice - Primary Care, Urgent Care, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Medico-Legal Case Analysis, Peer Review, Disability Evaluation, COVID-19 Management, Clinical Quality Review, Preceptor of residents, Supervison of NP/PA, Acute/Chronic Back pain, MSK injuries, Depression, Anxiety, Women's Health, Preventative Medicine, Asthma/Allergy
Wendy E. Handler, MD, CIME, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Certified Independent Medical Examiner with more than 31 years of clinical experience across primary care, urgent care, telemedicine, and academic medicine. Her broad clinical background includes extensive management of both acute and chronic medical conditions, providing a well-rounded perspective on patient care, functional assessment, and accepted standards of care. She also has substantial, ongoing experience in COVID-19 diagnosis and management, including antiviral treatment selection, triage of patients to urgent or emergency care, and application of evolving national evidence-based guidelines. In addition to her active clinical and academic roles, Dr. Handler provides comprehensive medico-legal consulting services, including Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), disability and functional capacity evaluations, standard-of-care and malpractice case reviews, peer review, medical necessity determin...
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Kristen A Harris, FNP

Active Clinical Practice

Advanced Practice Medical Legal Consulting

Washington
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care Medicine - Family Medicine, Sepsis, Stroke, MI, heart attack, Infection, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism (PE), Medication Error, falls, urgent care, failure to refer, cancer, torsion, abscess, appendicitis, pneumonia, drug toxicity, aortic dissection, EMTALA
Board certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) in active clinical practice. Extensive emergency room experience as well as outpatient clinical experience in family practice, pediatrics, urgent care and telemedicine. Highly experienced expert witness. Licensed in Oregon, Washington and Florida
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Emily C Clay, MD, FAAFP

Experienced Urgent Care & Family Doctor, Veteran

Olympia, Washington
Urgent Care Medicine, General Practice - Urgent Care, Family Medicine, Primary Care, Outpatient Medicine, Veteran, Resident Education, Military Medicine, Experienced physician, Resident mentoring, Family Practice
Dr. Emily C. Clay is a board-certified Family Physician with more than 25 years of clinical experience in urgent care, family medicine, emergency medicine, residency education, and military medicine. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2000 and completed Family Medicine residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center in 2003. She has been board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine since 2003 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Clay currently practices 0.85 full time equivalent as an Urgent Care Physician with Providence Medical Group in Olympia and Lacey, Washington, where she provides care for patients of all ages in high-volume urgent care settings since 2021. Her clinical responsibilities include acute illness management, musculoskeletal injuries, cardiovascular evaluation, acute mental health assessment, laceration repair, splinting, foreign body removal, gynecologic procedures, toenail procedures, and EKG and ...
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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Legal Nurse Consulting

Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.

Seattle, Washington
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care
Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care. As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...