Shaun D Carstairs, MD FACMT FACEP Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Experienced emergency physician and toxicologist

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Phone: (858) 848-5123

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Emergency Medicine and Toxicology

Keywords/Search Terms:

toxicology, poisoning, overdose, drug abuse, drug withdrawal, alcohol, urine drug screen, marijuana, fentanyl, opioids, addiction, methamphetamine, medication errors, heart attack, stroke, trauma, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, snake bites, sepsis

Education:

BS, California Institute of Technology; MD, Uniformed Services University

Years in Practice:

22

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

22

Additional Information

- Dual board-certified in emergency medicine and medical toxicology, actively practicing in both specialties - Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology (FACMT) and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) - Bachelor of Science (BS) with honor from the California Institute Of Technology - Medical degree (MD) from the Uniformed Services University, the nation’s military medical school - Retired US Navy Captain with over 25 years of active duty service - Prior chief medical officer for the US Marine Corps’ 1st Marine Division - Prior residency program director and core faculty for a large emergency medicine residency program - Professor of Military & Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University - More than 50 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and national/international presentations in the fields of medical toxicology and emergency medicine - Lecturer for the American College of Medical Toxicology’s board review course - Has performed extensive expert witness work for the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Certified in ACLS, PALS, and BLS