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Weight Loss Expert Witnesses

Weight loss expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on weight loss. The weight loss expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Bariatric Surgery, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Long Term Care, Medical Spa, Nursing Homes, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, Pharmacist, and Speech-Language Pathology.

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Megan T Davies, FNP-BC

Experienced Med Spa Medical Director

DHH Med Spa

Scottsdale, Arizona

Medical Spa - Botox, Dermal Fillers, Sculptra, Bellafill, Radiesse, Chemical Peels, Microneedling, Semaglutide, PDO threads, Weight Loss, Restylane, Non-surgical BBL, Skin Boosters, Vascular Occlusion, Medical Director, Ultherapy, Renuva, Microneedling with Radiofrequency, Emsculpt, Non-surgical skin tightening

Awarded Best Botox in the Valley, Best Medical Spa for weight loss services and most loved injector, Megan Davies FNP-BC, CANS has over 13 years in the medical spa industry. Megan is also a trainer for the injectable company Prollenium, a role reserved only for the most elite injectors. Megan also opened the Academy of Aesthetics Scottsdale in order to be able to provide safe training to novice as well as experienced injectors. She also is an instructor at National Laser Institute in Scottsdale. Megan has been a medical director for many other medical spas across the state of Arizona over the years and is responsible for protocols to keep them compliant. Always the go-to person for knowing and exceeding industry standards, Megan has been on the news and various podcasts throughout the years. One series in particular on ABC news called "medical imposters" eventually led to a new law being passed in Arizona to help keep consumers safe (which Megan was an instrumental part in). Me...

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Hooman Shabatian, MD

Bariatric Surgery

West Medical

Encino, California

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Postoperative Care, Weight Loss, Acid Reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Robotic Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopic Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bowel Injury, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch, Anastomosis Gastric By-Pass, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplastgy, Intragastric Balloon

Board-certified bariatric surgeon with over two decades of hands-on surgical experience including more than 15 years of high-volume bariatric surgery centers across Southern California. Have performed thousands of weight loss procedures with a primary focus on gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, one anastomosis gastric bypass, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, and intragastric balloon placement. Since 2008 95% of my surgical practice has been dedicated to the care of bariatric patients. I currently hold bariatric surgery privileges at four hospitals in Southern California and serve as Medical Director of Mount Sinai Surgery Center in Tarzana, a leadership role I have held since 2010. My breath of clinical experience, attention to perioperative detail, and commitment to surgical safety make me uniquely qualified to review and analyze adverse outcomes in bariatric surgery. I am actively expanding my work as a medical-legal consultant, offering expert reviews, chart...

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Richard J. Auerbach, MD, FAAP

Standard of Care Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

MD Consult Services

Sandy Hook, Connecticut

Pediatrics - Board Certified Pediatrician, Lyme tick disease, Newborn, Development, Behavior, Asthma, ADHD, Pediatrics, Sexual / Child Abuse / Neglect, Vaccines, Custody, Meningitis Serious Bacterial Infections, Trauma, SIDS, RSV, GERD, dehydration, breastfeeding, weight loss, jaundice

Richard Auerbach, MD has been a general pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics since 1998. He completed a chief residency and hospitalist year following training at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. He remains active on staff at Danbury Hospital / Western CT Health Network. As an Associate Professor of clinical pediatrics through the Universities of CT and VT, and Ross University, he has taught countless medical students and residents, as well as participating in weekly CME activities. Recently, he and his wife, Julia Auerbach, MD JD, established MD Consult Services. The goal of this endeavor is to provide comprehensive medical opinions for case reviews and legal proceedings in the areas of Pediatrics (Richard) and Family Medicine (Julia). Both are Board certified in their respective fields and highly regarded in the communities in which they work. MDConsult Services has provided numerous comprehensive case reviews for attorneys. Both physicians are available fo...

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Michael K. Davis, MD, MBA

Outpatient pediatrician, urgent care, and Peds GI

Gainesville, Florida

Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology - child abuse, malpractice, neglect, child sexual abuse, gastroenterology, hepatology, liver, infants, newborns, missed diagnosis, respiratory, disease, infection, weight loss, malnutrition

I am a board-certified general pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist, and pediatric hepatologist (liver disease) at a large state university in excellent standing. I am willing to serve as an expert witness to advocate for high-quality and safe medical care for children and their families. Most of my reviews have focused on protecting the rights of patients and families but I will consider all types of reviews. I have been in active practice for over 20 years and have never been the subject of any legal action. I have expertise in outpatient and inpatient pediatrics, missed diagnoses, child abuse, gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, respiratory disease, and infant care. With my MBA training I am also familiar with hospital and clinic processes. Rapid turn-around on case reviews and medical research. Call, text, or email for free 15-minute screening phone/Zoom consultation.

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Miriam Zylberglait, MD, FACP, dipABOM

3x Board Certified MD: Geriatrics-Obesity-Int Med

Aventura, Florida

Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - Falls, Geriatric syndromes, Cognitive impairment, Mental capacity, Delirium dementia, Chronic disease, Medication Errors, Obesity , Assisted Living, GLP1 - Ozempic, Mismanagement, Nursing home, pressure ulcer prevention, Weight loss, Elder abuse, personal injury, Caregiver Negligence, Functional decline , Malpractice, wrongful death

I am a triple board-certified physician (Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine), licensed in Florida and Texas, with over 20 years of combined clinical and academic experience. I offer expert witness and consulting services in cases involving geriatric care, elderly abuse and neglect, geriatric syndromes, functional and cognitive decline and disability, personal injury, obesity medicine, chronic disease management, among others. In addition to my clinical work, I have held academic and leadership positions in medical education, which have strengthened my ability to communicate effectively—not only in precise clinical terms for professional audiences, but also in clear, accessible language when explaining complex medical issues to judges, attorneys, and jurors. Since 2024, I have served as a medical expert in legal cases addressing standards of care, disability assessments, and complex medical conditions across the lifespan. My services include thorough chart reviews,...

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Steven Siegal, MD, FACS

Bariatric and General Surgeon with GI Expertise

General Surgery Institute

Fort Myers, Florida

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Solid Organ, Postoperative Care, Colonoscopy, Colon, Weight Loss, Acid reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Swallowing Disorders, Robotic Surgery, Wound Care, Stomach Surgery, Hiatal Hernia, Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopic Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bowel Injury

Dr. Siegal is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Surgeons with specialty training in minimally invasive bariatric, robotic, and endoscopic surgery. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2008, then received his medical degree from the University of Florida in 2013. Dr. Siegal then pursued his general surgery residency at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR where he published many peer-reviewed research papers focused on hernia surgery, esophageal cancer, and reflux disease. He then completed a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic and bariatric surgery at Penn State University where he focused on advanced surgical endoscopy including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty and the TORe procedure. Dr. Siegal is an Adjunct Professor Nova Southeastern University and was a previous Instructor of Surgery at Penn State University. In addition to being a Founding Member of the American Foregut Society, Dr. Siegal carries the follo...

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Steven H. Selznick, DO, CMD

Alaqua Consulting, LLC

Longwood, Florida

Family Medicine, Geriatrics - Nursing Home Care, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living Facilities, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Osteopathic Medicin, Falls, Weight Loss, Wounds, Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Depression, Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, Preventative Medicine, Cancer Prevention Screen

Board Certified National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. Medical Malpractice and Criminal Forensic expertise, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Since 1983 I have been Medical Director of 11 Nursing Homes, Hospice Medical Director, Home Health Medical Director and Regional Medical Director of Medicare Replacement HMO. Full time clinical medical practice including supervising Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

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Elizabeth M McKinney

Forensic Speech Pathologist and Expert Witness

Forensic SLP Consulting Services, LLC

Melbourne, Florida

Speech-Language Pathology, Geriatrics - Dysphagia, Choking, Aspiration Pneumonia, Weight Loss, Dehydration, Malnutriiton, Dementia, Stroke/ CVA, TBI, Developmental Disabilities, Cognitive Impairments, Communication Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, SLP, Neurogenic Disorders, Swallowing Disorders

As a forensic speech-language pathologist with 18 years of experience, I specialize in legal consulting and expert witnessing services for both plaintiff and defense medical malpractice and nursing home neglect cases nationwide. My expertise is in cases involving dysphagia, choking, aspiration, weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, developmental disabilities, dementia, and neurogenic disorders such as stroke, TBI, and Parkinson’s disease. As a graduate of the University of Florida, I received my BA in communication sciences and disorders and gerontology in 2006, and a MA in speech-language pathology in 2008. I hold additional certifications in dysphagia management and Parkinson's Disease and am a Certified Dementia Provider (CDP). With a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), I am qualified to opine on legal cases nationwide. I’m committed to evidence-based practices and maintaining the standard of care in speech-langua...

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Kathleen Mills

Nurse, Director of Nursing in Long Term Care

Villa Rica, Georgia

Nursing Homes, Long Term Care - Nurse, woundcare, risk management, falls, standards of Care, critical thinking, regulatory compliance, policies and procedures, dieviations from the standard of care, pressure ulcers, restraints, infection control, education, nurse leadership, weight loss, deviations in clinical systems, nursing home administration, abuse neglect.

Regional Certified Director of Nursing with extensive experience overseeing multi-facility skilled nursing and sub-acute operations across diverse healthcare markets. Experienced in regulatory compliance, clinical oversight, survey readiness, and operational turnaround, with a strong record of clearing Immediate Jeopardy citations, stabilizing Special Focus facilities, and achieving Five-Star quality outcomes. Extensive experience conducting nurse consultations and comprehensive reviews of clinical malpractice cases to determine deviations from standards of care. Skilled in analyzing medical records, identifying regulatory deficiencies, evaluating policy adherence, and collaborating with legal counsel to provide recommendations aligned with federal and state healthcare regulations. Experienced in, certified risk management, infection preventionist, staff education and development, and regulatory compliance at both state and federal levels, pressure ulcers, wound care certified, rest...

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Mark Rohrer, MD, Master of Medical Science

Medical Doctor, Experienced Geriatrician

Expert Consulting Services

Marblehead, Massachusetts

Nursing Homes, Geriatrics - Nursing Home, Standard of Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care Unit Specialist, Dementia Management, End-of-Life Care, Hospitalist Expert, Weight Loss, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Public Health, Clinical Teaching Expert, Health Policy Analyst, Medical Researcher, Nutrition

Dr. Mark B. Rohrer, MD – Expert Witness & Consultant Professional Summary Dr. Mark B. Rohrer is a board-certified internist and geriatrician offering expert consulting services for legal matters involving elder care, malpractice, and regulatory compliance. Through Expert Consulting Services, LLC, he provides comprehensive legal consulting, including case evaluations, medical record analysis, and expert testimony. Dr. Rohrer draws upon extensive clinical and leadership experience across hospitals, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. Areas of Legal & Clinical Expertise - Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death: Expert case evaluation, record analysis, and testimony. - Nursing Home & Assisted Living Standards: Facility operations, regulatory compliance, resident safety, medication management, and staffing adequacy. - Geriatric & Internal Medicine: Acute and chronic disease management, dementia care, and fall prevention. - Long-Term, Hospice & Palliative Car...

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Mike Jeong, DO, MPH, CMD

Las Vegas, Nevada

Geriatrics, Nursing Homes - Pressure Ulcers, Decubitus, Bed Sores, Falls, Restraints, Weight Loss, Malnutrition, Dehydration, UTI, Pneumonia, Medication Errors, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Abuse, Wound Care, Hospice & Palliative Care

Yale and UCLA trained geriatrician. Triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Certified Medical Director in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. Double Fellowship trained in Geriatrics and Geriatric Medical Management in post-acute and long-term care. Certified professional in both utilization review and utilization management. Selected as Top Doctor multiple years. Two-time student body/class President in medical school. Active clinical practice as a treating geriatrician, skilled nursing facility medical director and hospice physician. Experienced expert witness.

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Gabrielle N Plaia, PharmD, CSP

Clinical Lead Pharmacist - Dartmouth Health

Dartmouth Health

Lebanon, New Hampshire

Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Biologic & Biosimilars, Weight Loss, Inflammatory & Autoimmune, Oncology & Hematology, Cardiology, HIV and Infectious Diseases, Rare Disease, Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary, Pharmacy Standards of Care, Multiple Sclerosis, Seizure disorder

Dr. Gabrielle Plaia is a board-certified specialty pharmacist with extensive experience in the direct care of patients across all major specialty pharmacy disease states, including but not limited to autoimmune, oncology, infectious disease, and rare disease populations. Actively practicing in both ambulatory and specialty pharmacy settings through patient care, she brings current, real-world insight into patient management, therapy access, and clinical outcomes. She currently serves as Clinical Lead for Specialty Pharmacy Outcomes and Research at Dartmouth Health, where she spearheads initiatives to measure and improve patient care quality and outcomes tied to specialty therapies. Additionally, she serves as the lead clinical formulary subject matter expert for Dartmouth Health’s ambulatory clinics, responsible for presenting therapeutic and economic data to inform formulary strategy across more than thirty clinics in the network. She is an active member of the Vanderbilt Health S...

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Erin D. Roe, MD, MBA, FACP

Triple Board Certified Diabetes Expert Witness

Sol Endocrinology, PLLC

Dallas, Texas

Internal Medicine, Endocrinology - Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis, Obesity Medicine, Weight loss, Nutrition, Bariatric Medicine, Hormones, Insulin pumps, Testosterone, Estrogen, Hormone replacement therapy

Internal Medicine Residency: Duke University Endocrinology Fellowship: Univ Texas Southwestern, Dallas Board certifications: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, and Obesity Medicine Dr. Roe provides expert review in personal injury and wrongful death cases involving patients with complex medical problems including diabetes and obesity, where the volume of medical information can obscure key details vital to resolving questions of causation. Her medical office can download and interpret insulin pump and glucose monitor data to create meaningful exhibits to help Courts understand the contribution of glucose variability in accident and injury cases. Dr. Roe trained at a large county-based public hospital which offered exposure to all disease stages and complications of diabetes in patients from all walks of life. As a practicing endocrinologist, she participated in medical research on novel diabetes therapeutics and the NIH-sponsored GRADE study. She is a clini...

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Anca Pamfil, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology, General Pediatrics

DFW Pediatric Endocrinology PLLC

Plano, Texas

Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatrics - general pediatrics, diabetes, hypothyroidism, thyroid, hormones, adrenal hormones, obesity medicine, nutrition, growth hormone deficiency, short stature, precocious puberty, pituitary disease, hypoglycemia, growth, pediatric endocrinology, insulin resistance, weight loss

Dr. Anca Pamfil is a highly qualified and experienced physician specializing in pediatric medicine, with triple board certifications in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology and Obesity medicine. With a robust background in managing endocrine and pediatric disorders in children, Dr. Anca Pamfil is committed to delivering compassionate and evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Expertise: - Comprehensive knowledge of pediatric endocrine disorders, including but not limited to diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid disorders, puberty disorders and metabolic syndromes. - Extensive clinical experience treating diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally competent care through fluency in both English and Spanish. - Proven ability to communicate complex medical information to a variety of audiences, including parents, healthcare providers, and legal professionals. Previous Experience: - Served as a medical board reviewer for the Texas Medical B...

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Luis E. Linan, MD

Luis Linan, MD

El Paso, Texas

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Laborist, Weight loss, Aesthetics, Diabetes in pregnancy

Board certified in Obstetrics and gynecology for 30 years Faculty for Texas Tech school of Medicine Faculty for Ob/Gyn HCA residency program Faculty for Ob/gyn Texas Tech residency program Faculty for nurse practitioner programs

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Miriam Zylberglait, MD, FACP, dipABOM

3x Board Certified MD: Geriatrics-Obesity-Int Med

Texas