Peter A Meaney

Pediatric Critical Care Expert Witness, 22+ Years

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I am a double board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric critical care physician with over 22 years of clinical experience, including 16 years at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and 6 years at Stanford University. Throughout my career, I have held numerous clinical leadership positions, including overseeing pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) and spearheading quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes. My expertise spans a wide range of critical pediatric conditions, such as respiratory failure, sepsis, multi-organ failure, cardiac arrest, and trauma. I have in-depth experience managing complex cases requiring advanced interventions like ECMO, CRRT, and mechanical ventilation. My work in both leading academic medical centers has equipped me with a deep understanding of pediatric critical care protocols and the standard of care in high-stakes medical environments. As an expert medical witness, I have provided testimony in cases involving medical malpractice, pediatric trauma, post-operative care, and critical care management failures. My extensive clinical background ensures that my assessments are grounded in real-world practice, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine. Areas of Expertise: • Pediatric Critical Care and Emergency Medicine • Medical Negligence and Standard of Care • Respiratory Failure and Advanced Life Support (ECMO, CRRT, Mechanical Ventilation) • Sepsis, Septic Shock, and Multi-Organ Failure • Trauma and Post-Operative Care in Pediatrics • Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Stroke, and Brain Injury • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Leadership and Quality Improvement • Pediatric Transport and Resuscitation Licensure and Professional Affiliations: Licensed in California Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) With my extensive leadership and clinical experience at two of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals, I provide clear, comprehensive expert witness testimony that is informed by years of hands-on patient care and institutional leadership.