Geriatrics, Elder Care, and Nursing Home Expert
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- Phone: 713-309-6623
- Website: www.pippaschneemd.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Geriatrics and Family MedicineKeywords/Search Terms:
nursing home expert, elder abuse expert, elder neglect expert, geriatric medicine, long-term care, assisted living, hospice, pressure ulcers, falls, sepsis, cognitive impairment, dementia, medication errors, DNR, medical malpractice, injury and death causation, nursing home neglect, advance directives, bedsores, independent medical examEducation:
M.D., The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); B.A., Trinity UniversityYears in Practice:
10Additional Information
Pippa Schnee, M.D. is a board-certified family medicine physician with over a decade of experience in geriatric care. She has provided hands-on medical treatment and oversight for elderly patients in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospice settings, and currently serves as medical director for several hospice organizations in Texas. Dr. Schnee is available to assist attorneys with expert medical review and analysis in cases involving nursing home and assisted living care, geriatric injuries, elder neglect, capacity and consent, and end-of-life care. Her clinical practice has included direct care for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple chronic conditions, and complex medical needs in long-term care environments. She offers unbiased, medically grounded evaluations of: Alleged nursing home neglect resulting in injury or death Pressure ulcers (bedsores) Falls and physical injuries Sepsis and delayed treatment Medication mismanagement Malnutrition or dehydration Delayed hospital transfers Advance directive and DNR issues Decision-making capacity and cognitive decline Dr. Schnee is available for: Medical record review Causation and standard-of-care opinions Capacity evaluations Expert reports and affidavits Depositions and trial testimony Independent medical examinations Dr. Schnee is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and licensed to practice medicine in Texas. She is committed to providing clear, objective opinions grounded in current clinical standards and evidence-based care. She welcomes inquiries from plaintiff and defense counsel nationwide. Contact: drschnee@pippaschneemd.com www.pippaschneemd.com 713-309-6623