COMPLEX MEDICAL CASE EXPERT

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

Dr. Ana Silva-Auerbach is a board-certified endocrinologist with over a decade of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in the evaluation, management, and complications of endocrine disorders, with particular expertise in diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and complex metabolic conditions. Dr. Silva-Auerbach previously served as Lead Endocrinologist at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, where she developed and implemented institutional protocols for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), insulin infusions, and hypoglycemia management. She has extensive experience managing high-risk and medically complex patients, including those with advanced vascular disease, endocrine complications of systemic illness, and multi-organ involvement. Throughout her career, Dr. Silva-Auerbach has trained and mentored medical students and residents, with a focus on clinical reasoning and evidence-based care. This experience has strengthened her ability to clearly communicate complex medical concepts to non-medical audiences, including attorneys, judges, and juries. As an expert witness, Dr. Silva-Auerbach provides comprehensive case review, medical record analysis, written reports, depositions, and testimony for both plaintiff and defense. She is known for her meticulous attention to detail, objective case evaluation, and ability to translate complex endocrine and metabolic issues into clear, defensible opinions. Areas of Expertise Include: • Diabetes management and complications (DKA, HHS, hypoglycemia) • Delayed diagnosis or mismanagement of endocrine disorders • Thyroid disease, including cancer and surgical complications • Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease • Adrenal and pituitary disorders • Medication-related endocrine effects (e.g., insulin, steroids, lithium) • Endocrine complications of toxic exposures (including Agent Orange) • Wound healing in diabetes and vascular disease Services Provided: • Medical record review and case merit analysis • Expert reports and affidavits • Depositions and trial testimony