Wound Management Expert Witnesses

Fort Smith, Arkansas

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Hernia, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Post-op Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Weight Loss Surgery, Gallbladder, Revisional Surgery, Lap Band, Intestine/Colon, Bowel injury, Sepsis/Surgical infection, Hiatal Hernia, Solid Organ, GERD/Fundoplication, Endoscopy

Dr. Shamim is double board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He has extensive formal training in general surgery, minimally invasive, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and endoscopic procedures. Since 2022, Dr. Shamim has been consistently recognized by his peers as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Surgery. Dr. Shamim earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University, Pakistan’s premier medical institution, where he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. He completed his general surgery internship at the University of Florida, followed by a general surgery residency at Howard University, during which he consistently scored above the 96th percentile on standardized surgical training examinations. He subsequently completed a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic, and bariatric surgery at St...

Redwood city , California

Infectious Diseases, Hospital Administration - Standard of care, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired infection, Surgical site infection, Post-operative infection, Endocarditis, Bacteremia, Osteomyelitis, Spine/Joint Infection, Device/Port infection, Infection prevention, Wound management, Nursing home infection, Antibiotic complications, Food poisoning, Meningitis, Immunocompromised

Dr. Andres Romero is a double-board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, with an active California medical license. He completed Internal Medicine residency training at Yale–New Haven Hospital and Infectious Diseases fellowship training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with focused experience in immunocompromised patients. He maintains an active clinical practice across hospital, outpatient, wound care, and post-acute settings, caring for patients with complex infectious diseases. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Romero serves as Chief Health Officer at a full-service acute care hospital. He has leadership experience in infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, peer review, patient safety, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based policy implementation. He works closely with the hospital, Emergency Department, and Intensive Care Unit teams on infection-related protocols, standards of care, and effor...

Florida

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Bariatric Surgery Program Director, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Hernia, Mesh, Obesity, Diabetes, Surgical Devices, Endoscopy, Endoscopic Dilation, Endoscopic stent, Gastric Balloon, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Sepsis, Colostomy, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication

Thought leader and 20+ years service as Medical Director of a Nationally Accredited Bariatric Center; Performed over 10,000 Bariatric Surgical procedures; Highly experienced expert case reviewer and witness with over 100 case reviews for Nevada State Medical Board and US Air Force; over 25 depositions and trials, Author of the books Outpatient Weight Loss Surgery and The type 2 Diabetes Cure, Inventor and patent holder of bariatric surgical device. Experienced surgeon in areas of bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, reoperative surgery, revisional surgery, hiatal hernia, wound care, biologics, colorectal surgery, pelvic floor and incontinence treatment, sacral neuromodulation, advanced endoscopy, Barrett's esophagus, hernia and mesh, endoscopic stenting, leaks, and solving complications. Top of class AOA medical school graduate from the University of California San Francisco, published research scientist, award-winning teacher and surgeon. San...

Marblehead, Massachusetts

Nursing Administration, Wound Care - Long-Term Care, Wound Management, Director of Nursing, Wound Care, Clinical Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, COVID-19 Nurse, Nursing Home Negligence, Patient Safety, Care Plan Development, Pressure Ulcer, Medication Management, Fall Prevention, Neglect, Abuse

Linda L. Davis, RN, WCC, is a seasoned registered nurse with over two decades of experience, specializing in wound care, long-term care (LTC), and skilled nursing facility (SNF) operations. She has held leadership roles such as Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, where she managed clinical care for residents, ensured regulatory compliance, and led teams to achieve deficiency-free surveys. Her expertise in wound management is complemented by her certification as a Wound Care Specialist and her role as a wound care educator. Linda's clinical background includes managing complex patient cases involving pressure ulcer prevention, infection control, fall prevention, and end-of-life care. Her leadership in improving CMS ratings and maintaining quality standards has made her a respected figure in nursing home care and operations. Additionally, Linda has experience providing education on advanced wound care to both nursing and medical staff, further showcasing her commit...

Reno, Nevada

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Bariatric Surgery Program Director, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Hernia, Mesh, Obesity, Diabetes, Surgical Devices, Endoscopy, Endoscopic Dilation, Endoscopic stent, Gastric Balloon, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Sepsis, Colostomy, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication

Thought leader and 20+ years service as Medical Director of a Nationally Accredited Bariatric Center; Performed over 10,000 Bariatric Surgical procedures; Highly experienced expert case reviewer and witness with over 100 case reviews for Nevada State Medical Board and US Air Force; over 25 depositions and trials, Author of the books Outpatient Weight Loss Surgery and The type 2 Diabetes Cure, Inventor and patent holder of bariatric surgical device. Experienced surgeon in areas of bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, reoperative surgery, revisional surgery, hiatal hernia, wound care, biologics, colorectal surgery, pelvic floor and incontinence treatment, sacral neuromodulation, advanced endoscopy, Barrett's esophagus, hernia and mesh, endoscopic stenting, leaks, and solving complications. Top of class AOA medical school graduate from the University of California San Francisco, published research scientist, award-winning teacher and surgeon. San...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Emergency Medicine - Emergency, Trauma, Toxicology, Respiratory distress, Cardiac, Standard of care, Stroke, Procedural education, Airway management, Wound management, Sepsis, Critical care, Social Media, Education, Procedures, Central venous access, Traumatic injury, Substance use, Drug use, Mental health

I am a board-certified emergency Medicine physician with over 15 years of clinical experience at a high acuity academic Level 1 trauma center as well as multiple community emergency departments in the Philadelphia region. I graduated from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and went on to complete an Emergency Medicine residency at Temple Hospital. I then worked as faculty at Temple Hospital with a focus on resident education, airway and procedural management, and medical simulation. I currently continue to work there as an adjunct professor while also working at several Philadelphia-area community hospitals. I have extensive experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, am published in several Emergency Medicine textbooks and journals, and routinely speak at national medical conferences.