Karen D. Serrano, MD Emergency Medicine Physician
Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: University of North Carolina Department of Emergency Medicine
- Phone: (919) 966-6442
- Cell: (608) 320-3650
- Website: expertmedical.org
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Emergency MedicineKeywords/Search Terms:
Sexual assault, Stroke, Necrotizing fasciitis, Angioedema, Orthopedic injuries, Critical care, Sepsis, Pulmonary embolism, Intubation, Head trauma, Trauma, Cardiovascular disease, Aortic dissection, Ectopic pregnancy, Myocardial infarction, Meningitis, Anaphylaxis, SeizuresEducation:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; MA, Wheaton College Graduate School; BA, Wellesley CollegeYears in Practice:
15Additional Information
Dr. Karen Serrano, MD, is a board-certified, actively practicing emergency medicine physician with 15 years clinical experience in a broad range of practice settings. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospital, a Level 1 trauma and tertiary care referral center in Chapel Hill, NC. Her experience spans high-acuity academic centers as well as community and rural hospitals, giving her a broad perspective on emergency care in diverse medical settings. She is an experienced educator, playing a vital role in training emergency medicine residents and medical students. Her areas of expertise include emergency medicine malpractice, failure to diagnose, treatment delays, trauma and critical care, toxicology, cardiovascular disease/myocardial infarction, stroke, and sepsis. She also has specialized knowledge in sexual assault evaluations and forensic medicine. Dr. Serrano is a published author in Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine and multiple peer-reviewed journals, contributing research on emergency care, forensic medical services, and trauma-informed interventions. As an expert witness, Dr. Serrano offers medical record review, standard of care assessments, causation analysis, and testimony in legal cases involving emergency medicine and forensic evaluations. She is available for nationwide consultation and brings a strong academic and clinical foundation to support objective, well-supported medical opinions.