Duska J. Thurston, MD, FAAP

Bangor, Maine
Duska J. Thurston, MD, FAAP Expert Witness
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Pediatrics and Child Abuse

Keywords/Search Terms:

child abuse, neglect, Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), Münchausen Syndrome (MSP), sports medicine, concussion, TBI, brain injury, medical clearance, return to play, newborn hearing, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) hearing loss, vaccines, child safety, burns, sepsis, meningitis, diabetes

Education:

BA, University of Southern Maine; MD, University of Vermont; Internship/Pediatric Residency, University of Iowa Children's Hospital

Years in Practice:

28

Additional Information

I am a board certified pediatrician with 30 years of experience in both ambulatory and hospital pediatrics. I am experienced in child abuse and neglect as well as pediatric head trauma. I have additional expertise in newborn care, neonatal resuscitation, circumcision and birth injuries. I have been a Neonatal Advanced Life Support instructor for over 10 years and an instructor in Pediatric Advanced Life Support for 20 years. I received the "Special Achievement Award" for distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the academy from the American Academy of Pediatrics due to my work in child safety. Lastly, I am an experienced medical educator with multiple teaching awards. I am available for medical case review, written reports, deposition and testimony as well as pediatric life care planning.