Robert B Swotinsky, MD, MPH Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Drug and alcohol testing and impairment.

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Phone: 978-337-4479
  • Cell: (978) 337-4479
  • Fax: 267-295-8542

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Occupational Medicine and Toxicology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Drug testing, drug test, drug screening, drug screen, alcohol testing, alcohol test, toxicology, medical review officer, MRO, impairment, disability, DOT physicals, DOT exams, occupational medicine, occupational health, truck driver

Education:

MD, Vanderbilt University; MPH, UCLA; BS, MIT

Years in Practice:

35

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

25

Additional Information

My reports are clear, detailed, well-organized, well-referenced, and timely. Qualifications include: board certified in occupational medicine. Certified medical review officer (MRO), FMCSA (NRCME) Medical Examiner and trainer, and (former) FAA Medical Examiner. Fellow of American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and awarded the 2018 ACOEM Achievement in Occupational Medicine Award. Assistant Professor, U Mass Medical School. Former residency director for occupational medicine training program. Written books and written/given numerous educational programs to physician and other groups about drug and alcohol testing, and about DOT physicals (commercial motor vehicle driver exams). From 1995 - 2022, wrote "MRO Update" national newsletter for physicians. Have taught supervisors about reasonable suspicion determinations. Consultant to federal agencies on medical standards for truck drivers and on workplace drug and alcohol testing programs. Consultant to employers, attorneys, and insurers on complex disability cases. Active clinical practice treating patients. Perform independent medical examinations in Milford, Taunton, Woburn, and Worcester MA.