Assisted Living Expert Witnesses in North Carolina

Assisted Living, Long Term Care - Assisted Living, Memory Care, Standard of Care, Long Term Care, Independent Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Falls, Pressure Injury, Elder Abuse, Infection, Elopement, Medication Error, Level of Care, Physician Orders, Delay In Treatment, Incontinence, Wounds, Training

Award-winning assisted living, independent living and memory care safety professional. Expert in identifying causes of adverse events including: falls, pressure wounds, accelerated decline, and infections. Has helped improve safety and prevent adverse events at many hundreds of senior living communities. USC and Harvard educated. USC Faculty. Significant public speaking experience.

Asheville, North Carolina

Wound Care, Infectious Diseases - Sepsis, septic shock, surgical infections, prosthetic joint infections, necrotizing fasciitis, COVID-19, lymphedema, osteomyelitis, pressure ulcer, bedsore, decubitus, diabetic foot ulcer, leg amputation, retained wound dressings, wound vac, burns, nursing homes, assisted living, cause of death

I am actively practicing Wound Care and Infectious Diseases and have nearly two decades of experience in both areas. I have worked in various practice settings and am knowledgeable about corresponding standards of care. I provide expertise and have testified in both Wound Care and Infectious Disease-related cases. I teach medical and nursing students and perform peer reviews for one of the leading national wound care journals, "Advances in Skin & Wound Care." Besides being Board Certified in Infectious Diseases and CMET-certified in Wound Care, I am also Board Certified in Internal Medicine. In addition, I hold certifications in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Lymphedema Therapy. I ranked in the top 10% of doctors in training nationally and have stayed current with general medical topics throughout my career as a subspecialist. In 2022, I received a national award for Outstanding Contributions to Wound Care. I am also an NPIAP group member for the development of the 2025 edition of "P...

Mars Hill, North Carolina

Nurse, Nurse Practitioner - acute care, primary care, acute rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, registered nurse, emergency department, nurse manager, supervisor, assisted living, gerontology, veteran's, hospitalist nurse practitioner

With 21 years of extensive experience in the acute care setting, I am a seasoned registered nurse and nurse practitioner dedicated to enhancing the synergy between healthcare and legal fields. Over the last three years, I have excelled as a hospitalist nurse practitioner, building on a decade of specialized nursing in the emergency department. This robust background is complemented by significant roles in nursing management and supervision, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of clinical and administrative aspects of healthcare. Known for my professional diligence and unwavering integrity, I am committed to delivering meticulous and insightful analysis to support legal cases involving medical issues. My unique ability to view cases from both the medical and nursing models allows for a comprehensive perspective, ensuring accurate interpretation of medical records, identification of standards of care, and clarification of complex medical information for legal professionals. My m...

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Geriatrics, Internal Medicine - Geriatrician, Medical Director, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Wrongful Death, Hospice, Palliative Care, Nursing Homes, Long-term Care

Dr. Mark B. Rohrer is an experienced internal medicine and geriatric expert with a distinguished career spanning over four decades in clinical practice, medical directorship, and academic instruction. He has extensive experience providing expert legal consulting services in cases related to nursing home care, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, emergency response, and long-term care facility standards. As a former medical director of multiple skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, Dr. Rohrer possesses deep insight into facility operations, regulatory compliance, and standards of care for elderly and medically complex patients. His leadership roles at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Kindred Hospital, and Senior Whole Health have positioned him as a knowledgeable authority in assessing medical decision-making, policies, and potential deviations from the standard of care. Dr. Rohrer’s expertise includes: Expert witness services in cases involving medical malpractice, wron...

Charlotte, North Carolina

Geriatrics, Guardianship/Conservatorship - Elder abuse, disability, senior, healthcare power of attorney, healthcare advocate, social work, care management, case management, long-term care, assisted living, memory care, guardian, nursing home, assessments, cognitive impairment, dementia, conservator, exploitation, elder fraud

I opened up a care management company in Charlotte, NC in 2005 following the completion of my Master of Arts degree in Gerontology. I lead a team of nurses, social workers, gerontologists, and counselors to advocate for older adults and their family caregivers. For the past 15 years, I have served as a private guardian for older individuals who have been adjudicated in our court system. I serve as a Board Member of the North Carolina Guardianship Association and am a member of the National Guardianship Association. I became certified as a guardian in 2017 and am currently one of only 52 National Master Guardians in the country. This is the highest professional designation that can be attained by guardians and it requires extensive demonstration of competencies in a variety of areas, a comprehensive exam, and at least 15 years of experience in the field of guardianship. In our routine work as both care managers and guardians, we conduct clinical assessments of older adults and person...