OB/GYN & Obesity Medicine Expert Witness

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Dr. Claudia Behn, MD, FACOG, DABOM is a double board-certified physician in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Obesity Medicine with over 8 years of experience in hospital, private practice, and telemedicine settings. She provides expert witness services including medical record review, case analysis, expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide. Dr. Behn specializes in a wide range of women’s health and metabolic conditions, including labor and delivery management, fetal monitoring interpretation, postpartum complications, gynecologic surgery, hormonal imbalances, and medically supervised weight loss. Her clinical background includes the management of high-risk pregnancies, emergency obstetric care, and minimally invasive gynecologic procedures in both inpatient and outpatient environments. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM). Dr. Behn completed an ACGME-accredited OB/GYN (Rutgers University affiliated) residency training program in the United States. She published in the American Journal of Perinatology and has presented in ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific meeting and in New York Perinatal Society Annual Scientific Meeting. She holds an active medical license in Florida and is in good standing. Her training and current clinical practice position her as a highly qualified expert for legal cases involving: -Cesarean section timing and decision-making -Fetal distress and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) interpretation -Shoulder dystocia, birth injuries, and vaginal delivery complications -Uterine rupture and postpartum hemorrhage -Breech -Forcep/vacuum delivery -Urinary incontinence -Ultrasound -Infectious diseases in OBGYN -Breast disease -Endometriosis -Miscarriages/Abortion/Terminations -VBAC -Ectopic pregnancy diagnosis and management -Surgical complications, including hysterectomy and endometrial ablation -GLP-1 medication use (e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide) and associated risks -Obesity-related maternal and surgical outcomes -PCOS, menopause, and hormone therapy -Cosmetic gynecology and in-office procedures Dr. Behn is known for her detail-oriented approach, timely communication, and ability to convey complex clinical information in clear, accessible language for attorneys, juries, and other non-medical audiences. She bases her expert opinions on current clinical guidelines and established standards of care. Why Attorneys Choose Dr. Behn: -Combines sharp clinical insight with strong communication skills -Highly responsive and deadline-driven -Expert at distilling complex medical data into persuasive, understandable reports -Comfortable and compelling in both deposition and trial settings -Brings an unbiased, thorough approach to every case -Nationwide availability via Zoom and rapid case intake Services Offered: -Case screening and merit evaluation -Comprehensive medical record review and analysis -Fetal tracing interpretation and EFM analysis -Expert reports, affidavits, and declarations -Depositions and courtroom testimony -Independent medical examinations (IME) -Causation analysis and standard of care consultations -Plaintiff and defense support Dr. Behn is available for nationwide assignments and offers remote consultations via secure video conferencing.