Publications

• Dr. Gibson References

Prison & Jail Healthcare Quality & Compliance

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

Dr. Brent Gibson, a board-certified physician executive, is the founding principal of Avocet Health Partners, a health services consulting firm specializing in improving healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations, particularly those in correctional environments like jails and prisons. An Army veteran with over 20 years of senior leadership experience across government, private, and nonprofit sectors, Dr. Gibson has authored or co-authored 120 professional publications and presentations. He is an Approved Assessor for Healthcare Providers with the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC), an ISQua-recognized accreditation body based in Dubai, where he conducts assessments of healthcare organizations toward continual improvement of patient care and organizational governance. He serves as the pro bono Chief Medical Officer for Social Purpose Corrections (SPC), the nation's first nonprofit full-service corrections corporation, where his medical expertise guides the development of safe and innovative correctional practices. In his prior role at the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), Dr. Gibson was the Chief Health Officer and Managing Director of NCCHC Resources, Inc. He was responsible for strategic oversight, advising the CEO and the Board of Directors, and led the development of clinical standards that shaped correctional healthcare nationwide. At NCCHC Resources, Inc., he led a continuous quality improvement initiative across correctional healthcare programs and grew the subsidiary from inception to approximately one-third of the organization's operating budget within three years. Dr. Gibson's career includes significant military service, for which he was twice recognized with the United States Meritorious Service Medal. As a General Medical Officer and Occupational Medicine Specialist, he served in various academic and garrison roles, including as the installation medical authority at a major chemical weapons depot. His public health background is reinforced by a graduate degree and residency completed during his active-duty service. Dr. Gibson serves as a consulting and testifying expert witness in correctional healthcare matters in state and federal courts, and has contributed to systemic oversight and monitoring of correctional health systems in major consent-decree litigation, both through NCCHC-affiliated teams and through Avocet Health Partners. Beyond his professional career, Dr. Gibson is dedicated to giving back to the community. He is a Grand Challenges corporate partner with the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University. He connects students with real-world project work that fosters a bridge between academia and industry. His volunteer work reflects a commitment to bridging academic learning and professional practice.