Dysphagia Expert Witness | Choking & Nursing Home

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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For attorneys, navigating clinical files and medical jargon is a bottleneck. George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, serves as the expert guide, translating this medical complexity into clear, objective testimony. As a Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S)—a credential held by only 0.2% of speech pathologists—George provides the decisive clinical authority legal teams need to evaluate the standard of care and establish the facts. Unlike academic witnesses whose expertise is disconnected from modern practice, George maintains an active, hands-on clinical presence, dedicating over 50% of his time to direct patient care. He regularly navigates medical complexity and performs high-level instrumental swallowing evaluations. This continuous clinical immersion ensures that his evaluations of aspiration pneumonia and choking incidents are always grounded in the contemporary standard of care, rather than outdated theories. To ensure his testimony is always aligned with the most contemporary standards of care, George aggressively exceeds national continuing education benchmarks—a dedication that has earned him eight separate Awards for Continuing Education (ACE) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). George’s leadership in the field is underscored by his appointment to the 2026 ASHA Convention Adult Swallowing Topic Committee, placing him at the forefront of establishing national swallowing standards. George delivers the objective diagnostic data and authoritative clarity required to help legal teams resolve complex cases and secure successful outcomes.