Rawaa K Elabbassi, MS, RDN, LDN

Sugarland, Texas
Rawaa K Elabbassi, MS, RDN, LDN Expert Witness

Acute care, ICU, and LTC registered Dietitian

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Nutrition

Keywords/Search Terms:

Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Risk Screening, Acute Care Dietitian, Inpatient Nutrition Protocols, Behavioral nutrition, Hospice, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Malnutrition Diagnosis, Critical Care Nutrition, Enteral Nutrition, Parenteral Nutrition (TPN / IV Nutrition), Nutrition Support Therapy, Nutrition Standards of Care

Education:

Bachelor degree in Nutrition , University of houston; Master degree in Nutrition , Adelphi university

Years in Practice:

10

Additional Information

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN, LDN) with extensive expertise in acute care hospital nutrition, including surgical, critical care (ICU), and long-term care (LTC) settings. I provide medical nutrition therapy across the lifespan from infants to older adults, with specialization in malnutrition diagnosis, nutrition risk screening, menu review and compliance (CMS/Joint Commission), and advanced nutrition support such as enteral nutrition (tube feeding) and parenteral nutrition (TPN). My background includes hospital and LTC practice with responsibility for nutrition standards of care, dietitian scope of practice, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance. I provide expert opinions in cases involving acute care dietetics, surgical and ICU nutrition, nursing home menu compliance, and alleged dietitian negligence or malpractice. I am available for medical record review, menu audits, deposition testimony, and trial testimony, delivering clear, evidence-based analysis to assist attorneys and courts in understanding complex nutrition issues.