Mary M Krempa, RN, CANS, DNC Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Expert Witness Cosmetic Dermatology RN

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Nurse and Dermatology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Cosmetic Dermatology, Aesthetic Nursing, Stanford AI in Healthcare Certificate.

Education:

Associates Degree in Nursing, South College, Asheville ; Bachelor of Science, University of California, Santa Cruz

Years in Practice:

16

Additional Information

Registered Nurse with 16 years of nursing experience, including 13 years specializing in cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic medicine, with more than 10,000 laser treatments, 2,000+ skin tightening procedures, 2,000+ body contouring treatments, and 3,000+ neuromodulator injections performed in a high-volume California dermatology practice. Designated Expert Nurse Consultant for the California Board of Nursing since September 2024, reviewing aesthetic and dermatology cases involving deviations from nursing standards of care, documentation failures, and patient safety outcomes. Dual-certified as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and Dermatology Nurse Certified (DNC) — a combination held by very few practitioners nationally, reflecting board-recognized mastery across both aesthetic nursing and dermatology. Founder of Krempa Advisory LLC, an independent expert witness and clinical consulting practice. Available for plaintiff and defense matters involving: · Laser and energy device injuries — IPL, BBL, vascular, Alexandrite, Q-switch, pico, resurfacing, Laser Genesis, hair removal, and tattoo removal (10,000+ treatments performed) · Skin tightening procedures — Ultherapy, Thermage, Pelleve, Tixel, Sofwave, Morpheus, Exion · Body contouring treatments — CoolSculpting, Emtone, Emsculpt, Fractora, Exilis, Vanquish, miraDry, sclerotherapy · Botulinum toxin and neuromodulator adverse events · Dermal filler injuries including vascular occlusion and tissue necrosis · Medical spa standard of care disputes · Nursing scope of practice and delegation violations · Unlicensed practice in aesthetic medicine settings · Informed consent failures in cosmetic procedures · Post-procedure negligence and complication management · Medical spa regulatory compliance failures · Documentation and charting standard of care Experience across major device platforms including Candela, Cutera, Fraxel, Sciton, Solta, BTL, Lumenis, and Cynosure. All pre-trial services conducted remotely. In-person trial testimony available with advance scheduling. Available nationally — plaintiff and defense. Learn more at krempaadvisory.com.