Elizabeth M McKinney Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Forensic Speech Pathologist and Expert Witness

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Company: Forensic SLP Consulting Services, LLC
  • Phone: (352) 262-2324

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Speech-Language Pathology and Geriatrics

Keywords/Search Terms:

Dysphagia, Choking, Aspiration Pneumonia, Weight Loss, Dehydration, Malnutriiton, Dementia, Stroke/ CVA, TBI, Developmental Disabilities, Cognitive Impairments, Communication Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, SLP, Neurogenic Disorders, Swallowing Disorders

Education:

BA, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Gerontology, University of Florida; MA, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Florida

Years in Practice:

18

Additional Information

As a forensic speech-language pathologist with 18 years of experience, I specialize in legal consulting and expert witnessing services for both plaintiff and defense medical malpractice and nursing home neglect cases nationwide. My expertise is in cases involving dysphagia, choking, aspiration, weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, developmental disabilities, dementia, and neurogenic disorders such as stroke, TBI, and Parkinson’s disease. As a graduate of the University of Florida, I received my BA in communication sciences and disorders and gerontology in 2006, and a MA in speech-language pathology in 2008. I hold additional certifications in dysphagia management and Parkinson's Disease and am a Certified Dementia Provider (CDP). With a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), I am qualified to opine on legal cases nationwide. I’m committed to evidence-based practices and maintaining the standard of care in speech-language pathology. I bring a comprehensive approach to uncovering the truth in the details of each case, because everyone deserves a voice.