Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert
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- Company: MDexperts
- Phone: (916) 226-3886
- Website: www.MDexperts.org
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Forensic Science and Emergency MedicineKeywords/Search Terms:
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, recordsEducation:
Medical Doctorate, University of California, San Francisco; Internship, Highland Hospital; Residency, Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati ; Masters of Science, Forensic Science, Grand Canyon UniversityYears in Practice:
36+Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
> 30Additional Information
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 experienced in providing behind-the-scenes support to attorneys, including record review, forensic analysis, and consultation on litigation strategy and expert discovery. Areas of Expertise: • Gunshot wounds and stab wounds • Assault and battery • Domestic violence • Strangulation (fatal and nonfatal, including mechanisms and physiology) • Toxicology (including alcohol and drug effects) • Grave bodily injury and cause of death analysis • Cardiovascular emergencies (including cardiac arrest) • Child abuse and pediatric injury • Sexual assault and sex crimes • Motor vehicle accidents (including pedestrian injuries) • Mechanisms of injury and injury pattern analysis • Police use of force and in-custody injury/death • Blunt force trauma and fracture analysis Notable Case Involvement: • Consultant in the People v. Daniel Penny • Consultant in the Dallas, Texas “Pillow Murders” serial killer case Consultation Policy: Dr. Field offers complimentary 15-minute phone consultations for new clients.