Andy S Barnett, MD

Portland, Oregon
Andy S Barnett, MD Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Publications

Emergency Medicine - Double Boarded EM/FM

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Additional States: California, Florida, New Jersey, and New York
  • Phone: 510-847-6446

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care Medicine

Keywords/Search Terms:

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

Education:

MD, Duke University; BA, Harvard University

Years in Practice:

19

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

6

Additional Information

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 experience as a practicing endoscopist with over 5,000 procedures performed (primarily colonoscopies). This provides expert insight for reviewing cases of colon injury presenting to the Emergency Department. Academic Authority & Published Author: Faculty member at a major medical school and a published author and lecturer on a wide range of topics in emergency, trauma, and prehospital care. A comprehensive list of publications is available in my CV. Experienced Claims & QA Reviewer: Seasoned expert in conducting third-party claims reviews and independent quality assurance analyses for medical and legal organizations.