Joshua M Willis, MD

Atlanta , Georgia
Joshua M Willis, MD Expert Witness
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Sudden Cardiac Death, Hypertension, Heart attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Dissection/perforation, Pre-operative Risk Stratification, Cardiac Catheterization, Negligence, Standard of Care, Heart Failure, Stent Thrombosis, Aortic Stenosis, Arrhythmia

Education:

Cardiovascular Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Foundation ; Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, University of Florida ; Internal Medicine , Tulane University of Louisiana; MD , Howard University College of Medicine

Years in Practice:

13

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

11

Additional Information

Dr. Joshua Willis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a Cleveland Clinic-trained, dual-board-certified general and interventional cardiologist with over a decade of experience caring for adult patients with cardiac conditions in both inpatient hospital and outpatient ambulatory settings. He serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Wellstar Douglas Hospital, (Altanta, GA), a community hospital where he is known for managing a high-volume practice while being deeply committed to excellence in patient care and outcomes. Dr. Willis provides comprehensive care for patients with a range of general cardiology conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and hypertension. In addition, he specializes in advanced interventional cardiology procedures, such as complex percutaneous coronary interventions, Impella implantation, and ShockWave balloon lithotripsy. A trailblazer in his field, Dr. Willis has been instrumental in introducing innovative cardiac procedures and establishing specialized programs, including a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team. His leadership has also driven the successful integration of cutting-edge technologies, resulting in consistently high performance on National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) quality metrics. In the legal arena, Dr. Willis stands out as an exceptional communicator who excels at distilling complex medical concepts into clear, accessible explanations for lay audiences. Known for his meticulous case preparation and ability to provide evidence-based testimony, Dr. Willis confidently withstands even the most rigorous cross-examinations. Attorneys value his deep understanding of contemporary cardiology standards of care and his dynamic ability to deliver compelling, scientifically sound insights. Dr. Willis’s unique combination of clinical expertise, innovative leadership, and effective communication skills makes him a sought-after expert witness for cases involving cardiovascular care, procedures, and standards. His ability to bridge clinical acumen with legal precision ensures clarity and credibility in even the most challenging cases.