Chris Burke, MD, FACEP Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Additional States: California, Idaho, and Oregon
  • Phone: 503-550-3652
  • Cell: 503-550-3652

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care Medicine

Keywords/Search Terms:

Airway Management, Sepsis, Appendicitis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Ectopic Pregnancy, Critical Care, Torsion (ovarian, testicular), Litigation Defense, Insurance Claims, Aortic Aneurysm

Education:

MD, University of Sydney School of Medicine; BS, Pacific University

Years in Practice:

12

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

5+

Additional Information

I am Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). My current clinical practice is a high volume community hospital in a major metropolitan area. ED volume >80k patients per year. I am recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Well versed in the standard of care in Emergency Medicine as a full time practicing physician. Experience with credentials committee at community hospitals. I also hold a clinical faculty position at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University. Trusted to provide impartial and comprehensive evaluations based on the facts of the case. I assist plaintiff and defense medical malpractice attorneys establish the standard of care, and identify breaches in compliance. Experienced in preparing strategies in defense of litigation for health system attorneys, as well as reviewing third party claims and independent QA reviews. I offer a complimentary introductory video call at your convenience prior to any retainer agreements. Licensed in WA, OR, and CA