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• MR Imaging of the Spine- Urgent and Emergent Indications.pdf

Neuroradiology & IR – CAQ, Expert Witness

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Drew Bleicher, MD Board-Certified in Interventional Radiology & Neuroradiology (CAQ) Los Angeles, CA | drdrewbleicher@gmail.com Dr. Drew Bleicher is a dual board-certified radiologist (Interventional Radiology & Neuroradiology-CAQ) with fellowship training in both subspecialties at Jackson Memorial Hospital, one of the nation’s busiest trauma centers. He provides expert witness services for plaintiff and defense counsel in medical malpractice and personal injury cases involving radiologic misdiagnosis, spine and neurovascular procedures, and image-guided interventions. Dr. Bleicher's clinical expertise includes: - Stroke misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis - CT/MRI interpretation errors (e.g., hemorrhage, infarct, tumor) - Cancer imaging and interventional oncology - Endovascular procedures (e.g., thrombectomy, Y90, TACE) - Spine procedure complications (e.g., nerve root injections, kyphoplasty, cement embolism) - Contrast extravasation and vascular access injury He is skilled at reviewing multimodality imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography), assessing standard of care in diagnostic and interventional radiology, and preparing clear, concise expert reports that are easily understood by attorneys, jurors, and medical professionals alike. Dr. Bleicher is currently in full-time clinical practice in California, performing a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures. He is available for case review, written opinions, deposition, and testimony. Attorneys appreciate his ability to distill complex medical information into structured, comprehensible expert reports with attention to causation and standard-of-care criteria. Education & Training Jackson Memorial Hospital – Miami, FL • Interventional Radiology Fellowship (2018–2019) • Neuroradiology Fellowship (2017–2018) • Diagnostic Radiology Residency (2013–2017)  • Includes dedicated 6-month fellowship in Emergency/Trauma Radiology • Surgical Internship (2012–2013) University of Miami – Miami, FL • M.D., Miller School of Medicine (2008–2012) • B.S. in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa (2004–2008) Licensure & Certification • Board Certified – Interventional Radiology (2022) • Board Certified – Diagnostic Radiology (2018) • CAQ – Neuroradiology (2024) • California Medical License – Active Dr. Bleicher combines academic-level training with real-world clinical expertise. His dual specialization in neuroimaging and minimally invasive procedures makes him particularly qualified to opine on cases involving radiologic interpretation errors, spinal interventions, and vascular image-guided therapies. Publications: Dr. Bleicher has published peer-reviewed articles in Seminars in Ultrasound CT & MR, JVIR, and J Neurotrauma on urgent spine imaging, interventional procedures, and spinal cord injury models. Saraf‑Lavi E, Pal A, Bleicher D, Kang K, Sidani C. MR Imaging of the Spine: Urgent and Emergent Indications. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2018;39(6):551–569. doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2018.10.006 Kably I, Bleicher D, Shakil S, Shakir N, Faintuch S. Spontaneous Voiding of a Bladder Stone Following Prostatic Artery Embolization. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2017;28(1):148–150. doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.08.028 Hesse AN, Bleicher D, Kaner JD, Tuesta LM, Alonso OF, Dietrich WD, Pearse DD. Transplantation of Glial Restricted Precursors into the Spinal Cord of Immunocompetent Rats Following Injury. J Neurotrauma. 2017;34(12):2059–2071. doi: 10.1089/neu.2016.4686 Maggio DM, Singh A, Iorgulescu JB, Bleicher DH, Ghosh M, Lopez MM, Tuesta LM, Flora G, Dietrich WD, Pearse DD. Identifying the Long-Term Role of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase After Contusive Spinal Cord Injury Using a Transgenic Mouse Model. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18(2):245. doi: 10.3390/ijms18020245 Fee schedule and turnaround time available upon request. Available for expert opinion, deposition, and trial nationwide.