Cardiovascular Disease Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of cardiovascular disease expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on cardiovascular disease and related issues. Cardiovascular disease expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these cardiovascular disease expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiology, Heart Attack, Arrhythmia, Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Disease, Chest Pain, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Cardiac Arrest, Congestive Heart Failure, Pacemaker, and Stroke.
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Jasdeep Dalawari, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM
MULTI-BOARD CERTIFIED INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST!
CardioMedlegal
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Interventional Cardiology, Endovascular Medicine, Vascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Stents, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Specialist, Clinical Cardiology, Endovascular Venous Ablation, Atherectomy, ASC, OBL, Vascular Lab, Critical Limb Ischemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombectomy, Impella, Cardiac Devices
Well versed in all aspects of clinical cardiology; interventional cardiology including devices such as rotational atherectomy, rheolytic atherectomy, laser atherectomy; procedures such as carotid stenting, coronary stenting, peripheral vascular (including renals, lower extremity) stenting; care of the acute myocardial infarction care, peripheral arterial disease, critical limb ischemia, and venous thromboembolic disease.
Providing expert witness services since 2008.
Experience and education in Health Administration including topics such as Health Policy, Health Finance, and Hospital Systems.
Licensed in about 30 states
Board Certifications
Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) (2009-present)
Endovascular Medicine, American Board of Vascular Medicine (ABVM) (2012-present)
Cardiovascular Diseases, ABIM (2008-present)
Vascular Medicine, ABVM (2012-present)
Nuclear Cardiology, ABIM (2007-present)
Internal Medicine, ABIM (2006-present)
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Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA
Noninvasive Cardiology Expert Witness
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine
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General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Clinical lipidology, Hypertension, Lipoprotein (a)
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology.
-Award-winning clinical physician.
-Award-winning physician educator.
-Published author in various medical journals.
-Active committee member of two national medical organizations.
-Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy.
-Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
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Arash Bereliani, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.C.
UCLA School of Medicine and Cedars Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Cardiovascular Disease
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Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Aortic aneurysm, Heart failure, arrhythmia, Preventive Cardiology, Cardiology, high blood pressure, HTN, stroke, CVA, embolism, Atrial fibrillation, sudden death
Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine
Attending Cardiologist, Cedars-Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Member, Center of Excellence, Cedars-Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Medical Director, Beverly Hills Institute of Cardiology and Preventive Medicine
BOOK AUTHOR: "Heart Attack, Will It Happen To Me?", Published in 2019, Celebrity Press.
Fellow, American College of Cardiology,
Member, American Heart Association
Member, American Society of Preventive Cardiology,
Member, American College of Physicians
Member, American Medical Association.
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
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Jennifer Cook, MD
Heart Failure Cardiologist- Experienced Expert
Tucson, Arizona
Cardiovascular Disease
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Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, Heart Trasnplant, Left Ventricular Assist Device, LVAD, Mechanical Circulatory Support, ECMO, Cardiogenic Shock
Specializes in Heart Failure Cardiology, actively practicing with over 15 years of experience. Scientist, educator and physician. Experience providing written opinions, online/in-person depositions, and trial expert witness. Opinions based on specialized knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Board certified in Arizona, Ohio and Arkansas, performs guideline and evidence-based reviews nationwide. Opinions address the medical facts with rigor, applicable to both defense and plaintiff cases.
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Alison Marsden, PhD
Biomedical engineer - Stanford Faculty
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices
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digital health, finite element modeling, cardiovascular disease, surgical devices, biomechanics, fluid mechanics, pediatric cardiology, pediatric devices, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational modeling, coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, artificial heart, stents
Dr. Marsden is a full professor at Stanford and head of the Cardiovascular BioComputational Lab. Dr. Marsden has broad expertise in cardiovascular disease biomechanics and computational modeling. She trained as a mechanical engineer (Princeton BS, Stanford PhD) with expertise in computational science and fluid mechanics before moving into the biomedical field. She has extensive experience with cardiovascular medical devices, including stents, ventricular assist devices, hemolysis and thrombosis, pediatric devices, catheters, and heart valves. She has a particular focus on computational fluid dynamics simulations and finite element modeling of the cardiovascular system, including the incorporation of machine learning and artificial intelligence into clinical decision making. She has worked extensively in pediatric cardiology, applying computational modeling to congenital heart disease for surgical planning and medical device evaluation. She has served as a consultant for medical...
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Joseph L. Klapper, MD
experienced cardiovascular diseases expert witness
Pacific Grove, California
Cardiovascular Disease
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cardiology, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, hypercholesterolemia, myocardial infarction, diabetes, heart disease, chest pain, angina, coronary disease, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, cardiac emergencies, hypertension, troponin, aorta, heart failure
Dr. Klapper is board certified and re-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Diseases (1998, 2008 and 2018) for cardiovascular diseases and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons for internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. Klapper has held hospital privileges and medical staff appointments at Cedars Sinai Medical Center as well as several Los Angeles area hospitals.
In addition, Dr. Klapper has held hospital privileges at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, CA.
Dr. Klapper is in active cardiology practice in central California and has held hospital privileges at Hazel
Hawkins hospital since 2007.
Dr. Klapper has held telemedicine privileges at various Wisconsin hospitals.
Dr. Klapper has been providing opinions as a medical expert since 2003 and has been providing deposition and courtroom testimony since 2003.
Dr. Klapper has written two books for the public and has served as the vice chief and chief of medicine at Hazel H...
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Aman Saw, MD
Heart Diseases & Interventional Care Specialist
Pleasanton, California
Interventional Cardiology
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Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiopulmonary Disorders, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Cardiac Stents, Hyperlipidemia, PTCA, Angioplasty, Interventional Cardiology, Coronary Angiography, Heart Attack, Medical Malpractice
Dr. Aman Saw is a board-certified interventional cardiologist who has been practicing for over ten years. He has experience in clinical and administrative cardiology serving as Medical Director of the Echocardiography & Cardiac Catheterization laboratory. Dr. Saw has been involved with community health systems in creating county-wide standards for cardiac care in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Specialty areas include;
Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiopulmonary Disorders, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Atrial Fibrillation, Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Cardiac Stents, Hyperlipidemia, PTCA, Angioplasty, Interventional Cardiology, Coronary Angiography, Coronary Artery stenting, Atherosclerosis, Medical Malpractice, Standards of Care, and Heart Attack.
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Sendhil Krishnan, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Top Rated Expert Interventional cardiologist
Pacific Heart & Vascular
Orange, California
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Interventional Cardiologist Expert, Endovascular Medicine, Board certified cardiologist, sudden cardiac arrest, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker, cardiomyopathy, Defibrillator, Congestive Heart Failure, Myocardial infarction, PTCA, Angioplasty, Stent, Wrongful Death, Dissection
Dr. Sendhil Krishnan, a top-rated expert witness and Independent Medical Examiner (IME), brings over a decade of experience to the legal field, with more than 50 cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. He provides comprehensive services including case review, merit evaluation, and deposition testimony.
As a respected interventional and general cardiologist with 12+ years of clinical practice, Dr. Krishnan's expertise covers procedures such as catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, and advanced pacemaker technologies. He is also a recognized leader and speaker in cardiovascular medicine and is published in multiple scientific journals and studies.
Dr. Krishnan is known for delivering unbiased, evidence-based reports with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring thorough preparation and composure during depositions and trials.
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Femi Philip, MD, MRCP
Structural Heart and Interventional Cardiology
Mercy General Hospital/ Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, California
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation- TAVR, Structural Heart Intervention, MitraClip-Transcatheter Mitral valve repair, Balloon aortic and mitral valvoplasty, TriClip- transcatheter tricuspid valve repair, Coronary Intervention, Cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarction, non-st-elevation myocardial infarct
Dr. Femi Philip is a board-certified cardiovascular disease specialist and interventional cardiologist with expertise in structural heart interventions.
He serves as Medical Director of Structural Heart and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and Vice Chairman of Cardiovascular Operations in Sacramento, California. In these leadership roles, Dr. Philip oversees complex coronary and structural heart programs, ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and outcomes. He also manages reporting to national registries such as the American College of Cardiology (ACC) National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) and Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) Registry, and participates in institutional quality and appropriateness assessments for cardiovascular procedures.
Dr. Philip specializes in advanced minimally invasive procedures, including transcatheter valve therapies such as TAVR, and has extensive hands-on expertise in high-risk and complex cases.
Attorneys rely on Dr. Philip for h...
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Patrick Jurney, PhD, FAHA
Bio/Mech Eng (PhD, FAHA) – Cardiovascular Expert
San Jose State University
San Jose, California
Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices
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Cardiovascular Devices, Vascular Biomaterials, Cardiovascular Disease, Fluid Mechanics, Nanoparticles, Drug Delivery, Biomedical Device Manufacturing, Microfluidics, Bypass Grafts, Mammalian Cell Culture, Biotransport Phenomena, Mechanotransduction, Thrombogenicity and Hemostasis, Endothelial Cells
Kordestani Endowed Chair & Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
San José State University
Visiting Scholar, Department of Chemical and Systems Biology, Stanford University
Dr. Patrick Jurney is both a Biomedical and Mechanical Engineer specializing in cardiovascular devices, microfluidics, and vascular biomaterials. As the Kordestani Endowed Chair and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at San José State University, and a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Chemical and Systems Biology at Stanford University, Dr. Jurney integrates engineering innovation with translational biomedical research. His Stanford affiliation expands his expertise into pharmacological and molecular approaches, strengthening his ability to evaluate how medical devices and engineered biomaterials interface with complex biological systems. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA) and has secured funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Am...
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John D. Baker, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI
Irvine, California
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Malpractice, Coronary, Stent, Cardiology, PTCA, Pacemaker, Angioplasty, Infarction, Radiation Safety, Radiation Injury Heart Attack, Congestive Heart Failure, Fluoroscopy, Medical Record Review Expert, Interventional Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiology, Rotablator, Laser
Specializes in Advanced Interventional Cardiology. Actively practicing, Interventional Cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in Cardiology, Invasive/Interventional Cardiology and Surgery. Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and Invasive/Interventional Cardiology for Anaheim Regional Medical Center.
Performs guideline and evidence-based reviews and depositions in all areas of Cardiology Nationwide. Accepts both defense and plaintiff cases as opinions address the medical facts of the case which are not dependent upon the side of retaining counsel.
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Dana McGlothlin, MD
Pulmonary Hypertension & Right Heart Cardiologist
San Francisco, California
Cardiovascular Disease
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Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Vascular Disease, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Right Heart Failure, Right Ventricular Failure , Right Ventricular Dysfunction , Heart Failure, Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Ventricular Assist Device, Heart Transplantation
I am a board-certified cardiologist with 25 years of post-training clinical experience and subspecialty expertise in pulmonary hypertension, right heart failure, advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, cardiogenic shock, and advanced echocardiography.
I am the founder and Director of the Regional Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Kaiser Permanente Northern California, established in 2015, which operates a hub-and-spoke model providing comprehensive PH care across San Francisco, Roseville, and Sacramento. I am a recognized national thought leader in pulmonary vascular disease, with clinical and academic expertise spanning all five WHO classification groups of pulmonary hypertension. I have contributed to international consensus guidelines on both the perioperative management of patients with pulmonary hypertension and on pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease (WHO Group 2).
My clinical training includes a cardiology fellowship at Mayo Clinic Arizona and an Advanced...
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Lily E Johnston, MD MPH FSVS RPVI
Vascular Surgeon - Mayo Clinic Trained
San Diego, California
Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease
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Peripheral arterial disease, claudication, limb ischemia, atherectomy, thrombolysis, bypass, abdominal aortic aneurysm, stent, vascular trauma, vessel injury, hemodialysis access, angiogram, mesenteric ischemia, endarterectomy, carotid, AAA, amputation, ultrasound, ECMO, statin
Lily Johnston, MD, MPH is board-certified in Vascular as well as General Surgery with over 10 years of experience operating on adult patients in Virginia, Minnesota, and California. She specializes in operating on blood vessels in the neck and body including aortic and other aneurysms; aortic dissections; peripheral arterial disease in the arms and legs; carotid artery and cerebrovascular disease; renal and mesenteric vascular disease; venous or vein disease; connecting vessels for hemodialysis access; exposing and protecting blood vessels for spine surgery; vascular trauma or injury, and assistance with tumor resection when blood vessels are involved.
Dr. Johnston received her BA (summa cum laude) from Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa followed by her MD from the University of California, San Diego (La Jolla, CA) where she received an award for Academic Excellence. After a residency in General Surgery at the University of Virginia (Cha...
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Edward J Perper, MD
Board-Certified Cardiologist, Harvard & Stanford
Murrieta, California
Cardiovascular Disease
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Acute MI, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Catheterization, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Cardiology Litigation Support, Anticoagulation Errors, Missed Myocardial Infarction, CV Case Review, ECG Interpretation, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Causation Analysis, Litigation Consulting
Edward J. Perper, MD, FACC is a board-certified cardiologist with an MD from Harvard Medical School and a cardiovascular fellowship from Stanford University Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Perper practiced noninvasive and interventional cardiology for 12 years, including positions as Associate Chief of Cardiology at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and as a partner in invasive cardiology practices in California and Massachusetts. His clinical work covered acute MI, coronary artery disease, cardiac catheterization, coronary stenting, CABG evaluation, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, ECG interpretation, stress testing, echocardiography, and anticoagulation management.
Dr. Perper brings a second area of expertise few physician consultants possess. He has spent 28 years in medical communications, co-founding Science Branding Communications and AnimationMD, and serving as Medical Director at Hybrid Med...
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Philip E. Newman, MD
Cardiovascular Disease--UCI Faculty
Newport Beach, California
Cardiovascular Disease
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cardiology, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, hypertension, shock, stress testing, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, pre-op cardiac eval
I'm a board certified cardiologist with 48 years of practice experience involving non-invasive, invasive and interventional cardiology. My initial position was as an academic cardiologist at a medical school, as Director of the Cath Lab and Acting Chief of Cardiology at a teaching hospital, with patient care, teaching and publishing responsibilities. Following 3 years in that position I was in fee-for- service practice for 7 years, then in practice combining fee for service and managed care patients for 22 years.
Following Medical Residency, I served as a physician in the US Army Medical Corps as a Major in Vietnam from August '71-August '72, where I was awarded the Bronze Star, and at Fort MacArthur, Ca, from August '72-July '73.
Over the last 43 years I have served as an expert witness in 285+ malpractice cases, working with both plaintiff and defense sides, and I have received uniformly excellent feedback from all of the attorneys with whom I've worked.
I am c...
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Grace Lozinski, MD
HealthAdvise
Newport Beach, California
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist
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Pulmonary Diseases, asthma, inhalational disorders, DVT, lung infections, COPD, COVID, Aspiration Pneumonia Disability, Cardiovascular Disease, Chest Pain, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Pacemaker, Sepsis, Stroke, Anticoagulation, Blood Thinner, GI Bleed
Dr. Grace Lozinski, MD is an internist in Newport Beach, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). In her 24 years of experience, Dr. Lozinski has specialized in treating patients with Chronic Kidney disease, high cholesterol, Ischemic Heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Lozinski served as Chief Quality Officer for a nationally ranked health care system in Southern California for five years. She provided clinical leadership over quality and optimization of clinical services. She has expertise in hospital operations and key initiatives such as patient safety, transitions of care, mortality reduction, readmission reduction and organizational process improvement.
Education &Training
Medical School
New York Medical College class of 2000
Residency
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
Internal Medicine 2000-2003
Certification & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2002-2025
American Board of Internal Medicine
Profes...
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Alexander R. Marmureanu, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Clinical Faculty
Los Angeles, California
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
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Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Critical Care, VATS, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Medical Devices, Hospital Administration, General Surgery, CABG, Bylaws
I am a board-certified cardiothoracic and general surgeon with an active clinical practice in Los Angeles, California, specializing in complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, including minimally invasive, robotic, and endovascular techniques. I am licensed to practice in California and New York.
I serve as President and CEO of California Heart & Lung Surgery Medical Center, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Centinela Hospital Medical Center, and Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at Southern California Hospital at Culver City. I also hold an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Surgery and serve as Chair of the Bylaws Committee as well as a Member of the Faculty Assembly Committee at the California University of Science and Medicine.
My training includes a General Surgery residency and research fellowship at New York University and Mount Sinai Medical Center, followed by a Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship at UCLA, where I subsequently served on faculty.
My cli...
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Mayer Rashtian, MD,FACC,FHRS
Experienced Cardiac Electrophysiologist Expert
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Pasadena, California
Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology
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Arrhythmia, cardiac electrophysiology, pacemakers , cardiology, defibrillators, ICD, atrial fibrillation, flutter, ventricular tachycardia, cardiac ablations, Vaccine injury, life expectancy, congestive heart of failure, Esophageal Fistula, watchman, valvular heart disease, Medical Board inquiry, Amulet, leadless pacemaker
Dr. Mayer Rashtian, M.D., FACC, FHRS
Medical Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology – Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, CA
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing, UCLA
I currently serve as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Department at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California, where I lead a high-volume clinical practice specializing in diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias. My practice offers a full spectrum of electrophysiology services, including complex catheter ablations, pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, biventricular device therapy, and left atrial appendage occlusion using both WATCHMAN and AMULET devices.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am actively engaged in cardiac electrophysiology research and have contributed to multiple multicenter trials involving implantable cardiac devices and sudden cardiac death. My curricu...
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Raymond H. Chen, MD, DPhil
Stanford-Trained Cardiac Surgeon & Regional Chief
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Los Angeles, California
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease
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Standard of Care, Adverse Outcomes, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Complications, Informed Consent, Device-Related Injury, Diagnostic Errors, Myocardial Infarctions, Medication Errors, Post-Surgical Issues, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Valve Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Infections, Angioplasty
Dr. Raymond H. Chen, MD, DPhil, is a distinguished senior cardiac surgeon with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), where he has been serving since 2004. Currently, he holds the position of Chief of the Regional Department of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Chen earned his BA in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University, followed by his MD from Stanford University, and a DPhil in Immunology from Oxford University.
His extensive training includes a residency in General Surgery and a Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School where he served as chief resident in both specialties. Dr. Chen's clinical practice focuses on adult cardiac surgery, and he is certified by the Thoracic Surgery Board. He has performed over 3000 heart operations in the last 20 years.
Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has been actively involved in clinical teaching, training medical students, physician assistants, and new cardiac surgeon...
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Uri Elkayam, MD
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Cardiovascular Disease
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Heart disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac catheterization, CHF, maternal cardiology, coronary artery disease, chest pain, heart attack, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, high blood pressure, HTN, arrhythmia, angioplasty, peripartum cardiomyopathy, cardio obstetrics
I am a clinical cardiologist with over 40 years of experience, widely published author and a clinical investigator with national and international reputation. Currently I am a professor of cardiology at the University of southern California. My clinical activities include attending the coronary care unit, the cardiology consult service and the out- patient cardiology clinic at the Los Angeles General medical center, managing a wide spectrum of complex cardiac patients. In addition for over 4 decades I have run a busy program of cardio obstetrics taking care of all pregnant women with cardiovascular conditions at the hospital and at the cardio obstetrics clinic. For almost 35 years I practiced invasive and interventional cardiology and performed thousands of invasive procedures. I have a national and international reputation and have given hundreds of lectures and directed educational programs in the US and around the globe. I was awarded the prestigious American College of Card...
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Arash Bereliani, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.C.
UCLA School of Medicine and Cedars Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Beverly Hills, California
Cardiovascular Disease
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Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Aortic aneurysm, Heart failure, arrhythmia, Preventive Cardiology, Cardiology, high blood pressure, HTN, stroke, CVA, embolism, Atrial fibrillation, sudden death
Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine
Attending Cardiologist, Cedars-Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Member, Center of Excellence, Cedars-Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Medical Director, Beverly Hills Institute of Cardiology and Preventive Medicine
BOOK AUTHOR: "Heart Attack, Will It Happen To Me?", Published in 2019, Celebrity Press.
Fellow, American College of Cardiology,
Member, American Heart Association
Member, American Society of Preventive Cardiology,
Member, American College of Physicians
Member, American Medical Association.
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
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Shamail Tariq, MD, MBA
Interventional Cardiologist – Harvard Trained
Irvine, California
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Cardiology expert witness, PCI complications, Cardiac arrest, Credentialing, Interventional cardiology expert, Myocardial infarction, Standard of care, Peer review, Cardiac catheterization, Stroke and embolic events, Causation analysis, Med mal, Coronary angiography, Anticoagulation management, Informed consent, Obesity, Vascular
Harvard fellowship-trained, triple board-certified cardiologist and interventional cardiologist providing independent, objective expert witness services for plaintiff and defense matters. Active clinical physician and hospital director with extensive experience in acute coronary syndromes, cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), anticoagulation management, stroke, peri-procedural complications, cardiac arrest, and peripheral vascular disease.
Board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, internal medicine, and obesity medicine, with additional expertise in metabolic disease, obesity-related cardiovascular risk, and weight-loss pharmacotherapy. Author of peer-reviewed publications and medical book chapters, with invited presentations at professional forums.
Services include medical record review, standard-of-care analysis, causation opinions, expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony. Known for clear, balanced opinions grounded in curre...
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Eldad Einav
Cardiologist & Obesity Specialist- NYU trained
Los Angeles, California
Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity
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Obesity expert, Compunding pharmacy, stroke, NAION vision loss, Cardiologist, Anti‑obesity drug complications, Hypertension hyperlipidemia, gastroparesis, GLP‑1 side effects, Preventive cardiology, Bariatric Expert, Semaglutide Ozempic Wegovy zepbound Tirzapitide litigation, Echocardiography, MDL 3094
Dr. Eldad Einav, MD, FACC, is a board‑certified cardiologist, diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Licensed in California, Florida, New York, and Nevada, he has over 20 years of experience in cardiology, obesity medicine, cardiometabolic health, and echocardiography. Dr. Einav is a nationally recognized expert on the safety, efficacy, and complications of anti‑obesity medications, including GLP‑1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and other pharmacologic therapies including phentermine, Contrave, and Qsymia. He has served as Medical Director of weight management and cardiometabolic health programs in both hospital and outpatient settings, and is deeply knowledgeable about standards of care, weight‑loss pharmacotherapy, obesity‑related cardiac complications, medication‑induced cardiac injury, failure‑to‑diagnose cardiovascular diseas...
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Jeremy Laney, MD
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Liver transplant, Cardiac Surgery, Pain management, Airway management, Sedation, Awareness under anesthesia, Echocardiography, Epidural, Intubation, ECMO, Heart Transplant, General Surgery, Life Support, Ventilaltion, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Lung Transplant, Surgery, ACLS, Ventilator
Board-certified, fellowship-trained anesthesiologist at Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California (USC). Received my Medical Doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2016. Completed my residency in Anesthesiology at Los Angeles County + USC program. Completed fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at Keck Medical Center of USC. Currently working full-time at Keck Medical Center of USC as a full time clinician and assistant professor. This is a high-volume surgical center with complex cases and requires teaching fellows, residents and medical students in anesthesiology. Well-educated on current literature in my field.
Board certified in perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (heart imaging). Provide anesthesia services for many types of surgical cases but specialize in cardiac and liver transplant. Ample clinical experience in other surgical cases (including outpatient). Expert witness experience since 2021 to clients all ...
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Kelsey Flint, MD, MSCS
Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure Physician
Kelsey Flint MD PLLC
Denver, Colorado
Cardiovascular Disease
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cardiology, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, heart attack, myocardial infarction, hypertension, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, cardiac rehabilitation, coronary artery disease, left ventricular assist device, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram
I am a licensed physician and cardiologist triple-boarded in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine in active clinical practice. I treat a wide range of conditions within general cardiology and advanced heart failure including hypertension, diagnosis and surveillance of aortic aneurysm, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart attack (myocardial infarction), heart failure, and pre-operative cardiac assessment (a.k.a. “cardiac clearance”).
- I serve as an Expert Witness for both Defense and Plaintiff.
- 2-6 week or less turnaround time for initial opinion in most cases.
Please reach out to schedule a free 15-minute conversation to ensure I am a good fit for your case and your firm.
contact@kelseyflintmd.com
www.kelseyflintmd.com
cell - 303-681-8596
My CV and Expert Witness Fee Schedule are available upon request.
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Bilal Aijaz, MD
Academic Cardiology and Vascular Physician
Bilal Aijaz MD PLLC
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Surgery
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Interventional Cardiology, General Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, Endovascular Interventions, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Limb ischemia, Coronary angiography, Heart valve disorders, Coronary angiography complications, Myocardial infarction, Heart Attack, Arterial dissection, Acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease
I am a licensed physician and quadruple board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Endovascular Medicine (American Board of Endovascular Medicine), and Internal Medicine. I am in full-time clinical practice at a major academic medical center, where I diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions involving the heart and vascular system. My work involves minimally invasive cardiovascular and endovascular procedures with a focus on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and clear communication. My areas of expertise include: Coronary artery disease (CAD), Peripheral artery disease (PAD), Endovascular procedures and complications, Angiography and stent placement, Myocardial infarction, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO), Acute coronary syndromes
I am dedicated to improving healthcare delivery, reducing medical errors, and ensuring high standards of care. In addition to my clinical practice, I provide expert...
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Tom C Hilton, MD
Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience
Connecticut
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine, echocardiography, acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death, chest pain, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia
Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he has practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three...
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Farzad Najam, MD, FACS
Former Chief of Cardiac Surgery & Textbook Author
Washinngton Cardiac Institute
Washington, District Of Columbia
Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Mitral valve repair, Aortic valve replacement, coronary bypass grafting, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac arrest, Aortic aneurysm, Transcatheter aortic valve, CABG, transcatheter mitral valve, Standard of care, Aortic Dissection, ECMO, Mitral valve surgery, Pulmonary embolectomy, Aortic valve disease, ECLS, TEVAR, Pulmonary embolism, Devices
Farzad Najam, MD, FACS, is an internationally recognized cardiac surgeon, Clinical Professor of Surgery, and healthcare innovator. His career is defined by the intersection of clinical excellence and surgical technology. He serves as Clinical Professor of Surgery at The George Washington University, Director of Cardiac Surgical Outreach at INOVA, and President of the Washington Cardiac Institute, a strategic consultancy he founded to develop premier cardiac service lines.
A prolific surgeon who has performed thousands of complex cardiac operations, Dr. Najam is a pioneer in advanced procedures, widely known for his foundational work in robotic-assisted surgery and ECMO. He solidified his reputation as a leading expert by co-authoring the British Medical Association (BMA) award-winning textbook, "Robotic Surgery: Theory and Operative Technique." This clinical leadership is further demonstrated by his consistent recognition as a "Washingtonian Top Doctor" for over a decade.
This caree...
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Mehrdad Ghahramani, MD, FACC
Cardiology Expert Witness
Miami, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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cardiac imaging, echocardiography, cardiac CT, non-invasive cardiology, Cardiology expert witness, Ischemic heart disease, Acute coronary syndrome, Myocardial infarction, Antiplatelet therapy, Anticoagulation management, Cardiac malpractice, Delay in cardiac care, Standard of care cardiology, Medical record review cardiolog
Quadruple board-certified cardiologist with board certification in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and internal medicine. Extensive clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, and critical care settings, with involvement in the management of both routine and highly complex cardiovascular conditions, including acute coronary syndromes, advanced heart failure, arrhythmias, and hemodynamic instability in critically ill patients.
Demonstrated expertise in the interpretation and clinical application of cardiovascular testing, including ECGs, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, stress testing, and nuclear cardiac imaging. Training and practice are grounded in evidence-based medicine, rigorous clinical reasoning, and adherence to established standards of care, with an understanding of real-world clinical constraints.
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ALAN NIEDERMAN, MD
CARDIOLOGY/INTERVENTIONAL/STRUCTURAL
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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STRUCTURAL HEART, INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY, CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY, CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, VALVULAR DISEASE , CARDIOLOGY, AORTIC STENOSIS, MITRAL REGURGITATION
I HAVE BEEN DOING REVIEW WORK, DEPOSITIONS AND TRIAL TESTIMONY FOR OVER 20 YEARS FOR BOTH PLAINTIFF AND DEFENSE. I TRAINED AT EMORY UNIVERSITY UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF WORLD EXPERTS INCLUDING THE MAN WHO INVENTED ANGIOPLASTY. I HAVE BEEN IN ACTIVE PRACTICE SINCE 1987 AT THE SAME HOSPITAL AND HAVE 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. 30K CATHETERIZATIONS AND ANGIOPLASTIES PERFORMED, MITRACLIP - 20 PROCEDURES, TAVR SINCE 2012
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Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA
Noninvasive Cardiology Expert Witness
Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine
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General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Clinical lipidology, Hypertension, Lipoprotein (a)
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology.
-Award-winning clinical physician.
-Award-winning physician educator.
-Published author in various medical journals.
-Active committee member of two national medical organizations.
-Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy.
-Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
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James C Bower, MD
BC Cardiologist with 25 years experience
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Myocardial infarction, Nuclear stress, Atrial fibrillation , Echocardiography, Congestive heart failure, Cardiac catheterization, Syncope, Stroke , Pacemaker, TIA, Defibrillator, Carotid disease, Valve disease, Periferal vascular dosease, Arrhythmia, Coronary artery , Hypertension , High choledterol
BC Cardiologist with 25 years experience at one of the largest hospital systems nationwide. I am currently licensed in Florida. I am experienced in all facets of general cardiology with special expertise in echo cardiography nuclear medicine and cardiac catheterization.
I have many years of experience as an expert witness and have reviewed many cases for attorneys nationwide. I have testified at many depositions and trial.
I am happy to discuss any case via cell phone or email.
Providing there is no conflict of interest with my current employer, I will provide a timely summary of events and expert opinion regarding any cardiac questions that involve your client (s).
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Ricky M Schneider, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease - Medical School Faculty
BOYNTON BEACH, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Stress Testing, Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Disease, Mitral Valve Disease, Pacemakers, Sudden Cardiac Death
Expert Witness and Medical Case Reviewer
Cardiology practice in Broward County (South Florida) for 35 years
Board-Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Fellow, American College of Physicians
Education:
Salutatorian, John F. Kennedy High School, Plainview, Long Island, NY
B.S., Yale College, cum laude
M.D., Yale Medical School
Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine (3 years), Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, NY
Fellowship in Cardiology (3 years), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Academic Affiliations:
Former Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and Director of Nuclear Cardiology, Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Current Assistant Consulting Professor of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Current Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Ra...
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Steven R Bergmann, MD, PhD
Experienced Cardiology Expert
Palm Coast, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Medicine
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Cardiology, Chest pain, Stress testing, Nuclear Cardiology
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Carl A Dragstedt, DO, FACC
Dragon Oaks Consulting, LLC
Alachua, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Sudden Cardiac Death, Cardiac Arrest, Chest Pain, Atrial Fibrillation, Anticoagulation, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Aneurysm, Pacemaker, Cardiac Catheterization, Blood Thinner, IME
Dr Dragstedt is a featured speaker and guest lecturer both domestically and internationally and has numerous academic publications in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine. He is Board-Certified by the ABIM in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Interventional Cardiology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is a former full-time faculty member at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he now serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor. He maintains licensure in Florida, New York, Arizona, and Georgia. He is a Peer Reviewer for the journal Clinical Cardiology and serves as a consultant for the Agency for HealthCare Administration for the State of Florida. Dr Dragstedt’s areas of expertise include all aspects of Cardiovascular Medicine across a broad array of clinical conditions. He provides Expert Review, Summary, Deposition, and Testimony on behalf of defense and plaintiff clients nationwide.
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Eric J Berkowitz, MD, FACC, FHRS
Cardiac Arrhtyhmia Service
Boca Raton, Florida
Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Catheter Ablation, Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Extraction, Arrhythmia, Antiarrhythmic drug, Anticoagulation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Cardiac Arrest, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Stroke, Syncope, Cardiac Resynchronization, Echocardiography, Remote Monitoring
I am currently a board certified cardiac electrophysiologist practicing in South Florida. I am a partner at Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, which I joined after the completion of my training in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Yale University/Yale-New Haven Hospital. I am also board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography and am board-eligible in critical care medicine.
I currently practice all aspects of clinical and invasive cardiac electrophysiology, performing >500 device implants/replacements(PPMs, ICDs, SICDs, Leadless PPMs, ILRs, LAAO), >50 extractions(laser lead extraction) and >200 ablations(SVT, AF, VT) yearly. I remain involved in academic medicine and research, currently holding the title of Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
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SOTIRIS STAMOU, MD, PHD
Tallahassee, Florida
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease
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Aortic dissection, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, ventricular assist device, TAVR (traanscatheter aortic valve replacement), CABG, surgery, shock, heart failure, aortic, mitral, tricuspid, aneurysm, cardiac, cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, heart
I am a very experienced, well published, well-versed cardiac surgeon who performs the full spectrum of cardiac surgery. My results are excellent. I have held many academic positions. I am well published in cardiac surgery, with over 80 national and international publications in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. I serve at the editorial board of the Aorta journal and I am reviewer of many prestigious cardiothoracic surgery journals. I frequently present at National and International meetings and I am asked to provide expert opinion in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.
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Steven H. Selznick, DO, CMD
Alaqua Consulting, LLC
Longwood, Florida
Family Medicine, Geriatrics
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Nursing Home Care, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living Facilities, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Osteopathic Medicin, Falls, Weight Loss, Wounds, Alzheimers Disease, Dementia, Depression, Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, Preventative Medicine, Cancer Prevention Screen
Board Certified National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. Medical Malpractice and Criminal Forensic expertise, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Since 1983 I have been Medical Director of 11 Nursing Homes, Hospice Medical Director, Home Health Medical Director and Regional Medical Director of Medicare Replacement HMO. Full time clinical medical practice including supervising Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
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Atul Madan, M.D., MBA
Interventional & Gen Cardiology Medical Expert
VA-VA Consulting, LLC.
Kissimmee, Florida
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Pacemaker, ICD, TAVR, catheterization, STEMI, heart attack, balloon, stent, coronary dissection, perforation, TEE, valve disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, embolism, hypertension, aortic aneurysm, hyperlipidemia, stroke
I am board-certified in five specialties, including cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. In my last 23 years of practice, I have treated over 200,000 cardiac patients. I completed my interventional cardiology fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital-Harvard Medical School (now Mass General Brigham) in Boston. I recently served as the Chairman of the Department of Cardiology at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, Kissimmee, FL. Additionally, I am an Assistant Professor and Focused Inquiry and Research Experience (FIRE) Program research mentor at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL. I am also actively involved in research, peer-reviewed presentations, and publications. I am certified as an Expert Witness by the State of Florida with a medical license to practice in Florida and Georgia. Plase call or text me at (516) 603-7177. I have represented in both plaintiff and defendant cases. For more details, please refer to my CV. I will send you ...
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David Turbay, MD
Havard Trained Heart Failure Specialist
David Turbay, MD PLLC
Florida
Cardiovascular Disease
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Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplantation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Pacemakers, Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, Cardiac Catheterization, Vein Ablations, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Arrhythmia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Valvular Diseases
Dr. Turbay is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases with additional certifications in Advanced Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Cardiac Transplantation, and Cardiac Devices. He has over 20 years of experience in private practice, specializing in optimizing cardiac care for high risk patients with comorbid diabetes, obesity, complex arrhythmias, and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Turbay is certified in clinical research offering his patients advanced therapies through clinical trails at his practice. Prior to his clinical training, he spent 5 years in basic research studying molecular biology and genetics. In his private practice, he applies genetic testing for a variety of cardiac diseases. As a native Spanish speaker, Dr. Turbay is a bi-lingual cardiologist specializing in optimizing cardiac outcomes for complex high risk border town Hispanic patients.
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Tom C Hilton, MD
Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience
Jacksonville, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine, echocardiography, acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death, chest pain, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia
Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he has practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three...
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Ned Okarter, MD MPH
APEX MEDICINE, INC
Mableton, Georgia
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist
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Hospitalist, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Critical Care medicine, Sickle cell patients, stroke patients, ventilator care, COVID, hospitalized patients, heart attack patients, cardiovascular disease, decubitus ulcer issues, opiate abuse, Pulmonary embolism, Wound Care
I am a board certified Internal Medicine physician who currently works as a Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA. A Hospitalist is a physician who works in the inpatient setting of a hospital. Therefore, when sick patients visit the ER and its determined that they need to stay hospitalized, I get the call to take care of them (in the medical floors or ICU). Due to my full time schedule being "5 ON, 5 OFF" (five days of inpatient work followed by five days OFF of work), this allows me time to take on medical expert cases. Previous to my time in Atlanta, I have worked full time in New York City and New Jersey. In addition, I have taken on Locums assignments in several other states and cities. In previous summers, I have participated in medical missionary trips over seas - such as Jamaica and Nigeria.
When I'm home from saving the world (LOL), I spend time with my wonderful family. I have two daughters (ages 8 & 4) and a son (2). However, my greatest asset is my dear wife! Not only is she a wo...
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Joshua M Willis, MD
FACC, FSCAI
Atlanta , Georgia
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Sudden Cardiac Death, Hypertension, Heart attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Dissection/perforation, Pre-operative Risk Stratification, Cardiac Catheterization, Negligence, Standard of Care, Heart Failure, Stent Thrombosis, Aortic Stenosis, Arrhythmia
Dr. Joshua Willis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a Cleveland Clinic-trained, dual-board-certified general and interventional cardiologist with over a decade of experience caring for adult patients with cardiac conditions in both inpatient hospital and outpatient ambulatory settings. He serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Wellstar Douglas Hospital, (Altanta, GA), a community hospital where he is known for managing a high-volume practice while being deeply committed to excellence in patient care and outcomes.
Dr. Willis provides comprehensive care for patients with a range of general cardiology conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and hypertension. In addition, he specializes in advanced interventional cardiology procedures, such as complex percutaneous coronary interventions, Impella implantation, and ShockWave balloon lithotripsy. A trailblazer in his field, Dr. Willis has been instrumental in introducing innovative cardi...
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Nabil Sabbak, MD
Cleveland Clinic Trained Cardiologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attack, STEMI, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), MitraClip, TriClip, PCI, Coronary Stent, Watchman, Dissection, Perforation, Cath Lab Complication, TEER, Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Repair and Replacement, Percutaneous, Myocardial Infarction, Angioplasty, Heart Failure, Angiography, NSTEMI
I am a board-certified Interventional and Structural Cardiologist specializing in catheter-based procedures to treat coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and heart failure.
I received my cardiovascular fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine training at Emory University, and undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University.
I have numerous peer-reviewed publications in high impact cardiovascular journals, serve as principle or co-investigator in numerous clinical trials, serve as an adverse event adjudicator for clinical trials with Cleveland Clinic’s C4 Academic Research Organization, serve as a medical director for TurningPoint Healthcare adjudicating appropriateness of cardiovascular medical claims, and am a high volume operator performing among the most complex procedures in my field.
My clinical practice involves the routine performance of complex invasive cardiovascular procedures, including structural heart interventions (e.g. TAVR, MitraC...
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Heather Bloom, MD, FACC
Cardiac Electrophysiology/cardiology 19 years
Emory University/Atlanta VAMC
Tucker, Georgia
Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology
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icd, crt, pacemaker, defibrillator, loop recorder, watchman, micra, avair, ablations, electrophysiology study, cardioversion, atrial fibrillation, SVT, ventricular tachycardia, sudden cardiac death, sudden cardiac arrest, ACS, PE, HTN, CAD
Associate Professor of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine. 19 years experience with legal work. Board Certified in Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology.
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Tom C Hilton, MD
Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience
Georgia
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine, echocardiography, acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death, chest pain, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia
Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he has practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three...
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Imdad Ahmed, MD,MBA,CPE, FACC, FHRS, FACP
System Director of Arrhythmia Center
Mercy Health System, University of Illinois School of Medicine, Rockford
Rockford, Illinois
Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology
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Arrhythmia, Ablation, Pacemaker, Defibrillator, atrial fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardia, Supraventricular tachycardia, Watchman device, LA appendage closure device, PFO closure device, stress test, echocardiogram, blood clot, Coronary stent, heart attack, congestive heart failure, blood thinner
Dr. Ahmed is a quadruple board-certified physician in Cardiovascular diseases, Electrophysiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology.
His specializations include all aspects of electrophysiology, catheter ablations, left atrial appendage closure devices, cardiac device management, and General Cardiology. He serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Arrhythmia Center. Dr.Ahmed is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Rockford. Dr.Ahmed has conducted research projects and presented at national and international cardiology conferences. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles.
In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Ahmed has an MBA with an emphasis in Healthcare and is a certified physician executive by the American Association of Physician Leadership.
Dr.Ahmed has extensive clinical experience in following areas:
Arrhythmia, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contraction, atrial fibrillation, atri...
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Salaheldin Abusin, MD
Experienced Cardiologist – Chicago Academic Center
Abusin Consulting LLC
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Cardiovascular Disease
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cardio-oncology, cardiotoxicity, Myocardial infarction, Heart failure, Atrial fibrillation, Arrhythmia, Hypertension, Valvular heart disease, Perioperative cardiac risk, Cardiomyopathy, Pericarditis, Coronary artery disease, Missed cardiac diagnosis, Cardiology standard of care, Wrongful death cardiology, Cardiac malpractice
For more details, visit my LinkedIn profile, www.linkedin.com/in/salaheldin-abusin-md/
Salaheldin Abusin, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rush Medical College, Rush University (Chicago, IL) with expertise in general cardiology and cardio-oncology (prevention and treatment of heart damage caused by cancer therapy). He evaluates and treats coronary artery disease (blocked heart arteries), heart failure (weak heart pump), arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), valvular heart disease (heart valve problems), and hypertension (high blood pressure) in both hospital and outpatient settings. He also serves as Faculty Lead for the Cardio-Oncology Clinic at Rush Lisle Cancer Center.
Dr. Abusin developed a cardio-oncology curriculum for the Rush Cardiology Fellowship Program and co-developed a cardiology curriculum for the Rush–Esperanza Family Medicine Residency. He serves as Principal Investigator of a funded cardio-oncology registry study and pee...
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Anne Ford, MD, FACC
Cardiology- noninvasive/imaging and general
Grand Heart Cardiology
Carmel, Indiana
Cardiovascular Disease
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Cardiology, Noninvasive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Stress Testing, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Heart Attack, Valvular Heart Disease, Preventative Cardiology, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension management, EKG
Board Certified Noninvasive Cardiologist
Dr. Anne Ford is passionate about cardiovascular imaging including echocardiography, 3D transesophageal echocardiography, & nuclear cardiology.
She provides excellent cardiovascular care to a broad demographic of patients. Dr. Ford enjoys cardiac critical care, congestive heart failure, valvular disease, preventative cardiology & coronary artery disease management. She is also innovative with medical informatics technology. She commonly lectures to educate patients, nurses, and other cardiologists. She has performed multiple medical review panels for the State of Indiana. Dr. Ford is known for her attention to detail, problem solving, quick turn around times, & clear explanations of evidence based medicine.
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Eric Anttila, PhD
Medical Device Expert Witness
MED Institute
West Lafayette, Indiana
Medical Devices, Intellectual Property
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MRI, Medical Devices, Cardiovascular Disease, MRI Safety, Intellectual Property, Patent Analysis, Medical Imaging, Medical Device Failure Analysis, Endovascular Repair, Mechanical Engineering, Demagnetization, ISO 13485, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Device Testing, Fluoroscopy, Failure Analysis
Eric Anttila, PhD is the Manager of Advanced Engineering at MED Institute. He graduated from Hastings College in 2015 with his bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics. Eric completed his Ph.D. in Engineering (Specialization in Biomedical Engineering) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2021 with a concentration in cardiovascular biomechanics and devices. Eric has worked for the past 4+ years as a medical device consultant, working on development and testing for a multitude of devices spanning many medical specialties.
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Anil Pandit, MD
Clinical Cardiology Expert Witness
Lutherville, Maryland
Cardiovascular Disease
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General Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Atrial fibrillation, Anticoagulation, Heart attack, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Acute coronary syndrome, Stress test, Valvular heart disease, Heart Failure, Hypertension
Board-certified cardiologist with clinical experience in the evaluation and management of coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular risk assessment. Actively involved in clinical decision-making, diagnostic interpretation, and longitudinal patient care.
Provides independent medical expert services including case review, record analysis, written medical opinions, and deposition or trial testimony when appropriate. Experienced in assessing standards of care, causation, and medical decision-making in complex cardiovascular cases.
Academic involvement includes teaching and mentoring trainees in cardiovascular medicine, with particular focus on clinical reasoning, cardiovascular imaging, and evidence-based practice. Committed to objective, well-supported opinions grounded in current medical literature and guidelines.
Experienced in applying current clinical guidelines (ACC/AHA, ESC) to retrospective case review, with opinions formed to a reason...
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Tom C Hilton, MD
Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience
Maryland
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine, echocardiography, acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death, chest pain, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia
Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he has practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three...
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Athol W. Morgan, MD, MHS
Cardiology - Johns Hopkins, University of MD
One Heart, LLC
Ellicott City, Maryland
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Cardiology, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Atrial fibrillation
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Konstantinos N Aronis, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS
Cardiac Arrhythmia & Device Complications Expert
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Arrhythmia, Electrophysiology, Atrial fibrillation, Pacemaker, Sudden cardiac death, Cardiac arrest, Device implantation, ICD malfunction, Device infection, Heart rhythm, EP study, Ablation, Lead displacement, Standard of care, Anticoagulation, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular tachycardia, Medical malpractice, Syncope
Dr. Konstantinos N. Aronis is Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Complex Ablation Program, and Associate Director of the Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Program. He provides objective, academically rigorous expert testimony in cardiac electrophysiology, medical devices, and standard-of-care evaluation. Available for plaintiff or defense.
CREDENTIALS: MD and PhD (Summa Cum Laude, University of Patras, Greece). Harvard Medical School Research Fellow. Internal Medicine (Boston University). Cardiovascular Disease and NIH-funded Computational EP Fellowship (Johns Hopkins). Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Johns Hopkins).
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (ABIM); Adult Echocardiography (NBE). Active licenses: Maryland, Pennsylvania.
ACADEMIC IMPACT: H-index 31, 3,300+ citations. 55+ original research papers, 9 reviews, 6 book chapters. Associate Editor, JACC Case ...
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Professor Kristen E. Rawlett, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, CNE
Nurse Practitioner- University of MD Faculty
KER Healthcare Consulting
Bel Air, Maryland
Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine
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Cardiovascular Disease, Lyme Disease, Stem-Cell Therapy, Pneumonia, Breast Cancer, Kidney Failure, Colon & Rectal Cancers, Myocardial Infarction, Thyroid Storm, Opioids, Cerebral Aneurysm, Gestational Diabetes, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Influenza, Pericarditis, Nursing Education, Deep Vein Thrombosis
As a Family Nurse Practitioner thought leader and Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP), a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) with an active clinical practice, I have the skills, knowledge and experience to provide excellent expert witness services. I am an Associate Professor who teaches Nurse Practitioner students and develops nursing curriculum across programs and a highly regarded Nursing expert in primary care. Case experience includes: Substance use, Cardiovascular Disease, Lyme Disease, Stem-Cell Therapy, Pneumonia, Breast Cancer, Fetal Death, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Myocardial Infarction, Thyroid Storm, Opioid Use, Cerebral Aneurysm, Gestational Diabetes & Standards of Care. Expert witness experience includes over 40 case reviews as well as deposition and trial testimony. I have been been a Registered Nurse for 28 years and has multiple peer-reviewed publications along with research & educa...
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Jeffrey M Rothschild, MD, MPH
Hospitalist / Inpatient Internal Medicine, Harvard
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Newton, Massachusetts
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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Hospital Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Patient Safety, Medical Errors, Inpatient Internal Medicine, DVT / PE, Perioperative Consultation, Sepsis, Shock, Stroke, Hemorrhage, Cardiovascular Disease, Procedural Complications, Quality of Care, Falls, Missed Diagnosis, Delayed diagnosis, Falls, Heart failure, Myocardial infarction
Jeffrey Rothschild MD, MPH is board certified in internal medicine and formerly in critical care medicine. Following fellowship training, he spent 15 years in critical care medicine (intensivist). This was followed by 25 years of experience in inpatient internal medicine (hospitalist), in both academic medical centers and community hospitals, until 2024. Dr. Rothschild is currently a faculty member of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School where he currently teaches Harvard medical students.
Dr. Rothschild has a deep background in health services research with a focus on patient safety, medical errors and information technology and is widely published (kindly see CV for details). Dr. Rothschild has led a broad range of quality improvement projects including the introduction of a new and expansive rapid response team system (over 900 beds), new technology adoption and innovative monitoring devices to detect early inpatient det...
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Richard B Balaban, MD
Internal Medicine Physician - Harvard Faculty
Brookline, Massachusetts
Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine, Outpatient / Ambulatory Medicine, Transitions of Care, Diagnosis, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure, Hypertension, COPD, Diabetes, Geriatrics, Alcohol Use Disorder, Geriatrics
Dr. Balaban is Harvard-trained and board-certified in Internal Medicine. He has practiced outpatient Internal Medicine for more than 25 years, and previously concurrently practiced Hospital Medicine for 10 years. Dr. Balaban has extensive administrative experience as a Medical Director in a range of venues, including Primary Care, and programs in Care Transitions, High Risk Patients, and a Cancer-Screening program in which he has developed expertise in the screening of colon, lung, prostate, breast and cervical cancers. Dr. Balaban is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He has provided expert consultation for plaintiff and defense attorneys. To contact by email, please send to: rbbalaban@gmail.com.
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Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA
Noninvasive Cardiology Expert Witness
Michigan
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine
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General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Clinical lipidology, Hypertension, Lipoprotein (a)
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology.
-Award-winning clinical physician.
-Award-winning physician educator.
-Published author in various medical journals.
-Active committee member of two national medical organizations.
-Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy.
-Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
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Husam Shadid, MD, FACC
Medicine and (Interventional) Cardiology Expert
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Cardiac Catheterization, Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), STEMI / NSTEMI, Cardiogenic Shock, Complications of PCI, Pulmonary Embolism, Peripheral arterial disease, Access Site Complications, Impella / IABP, Independent Medical Examination, IME
Interventional Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disease Expert Witness
Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease. Currently completing specialized, advanced training in Interventional Cardiology at Borgess/Beacon Ascension Kalamazoo, MI providing cutting-edge expertise in current procedural standards and national guidelines (ACC/AHA/SCAI).
Core Areas of Expertise:
Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) and MI: Review of initial presentation, triage, timely diagnosis, and management (STEMI/NSTEMI protocols).
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): Appropriateness, technical execution, procedural complications (perforation, dissection, access site issues), and device selection (stenting, atherectomy).
Diagnostic Cardiology: Interpretation and timing of non-invasive testing including EKG, stress testing (treadmill, pharmacologic), and echocardiography.
General Medical Management: Inpatient and outpatient management of common cardiac conditions...
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Vikas Aggarwal, MD, MPH
University of Michigan/Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Coronary, Stent, peripheral arterial disease, Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Cardiac Catheterization, Bleeding, Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet, Circulation, Artery, vascular medicine
Fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist and vascular intervention specialist in active practice. Board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, vascular medicine, endovascular intervention, echocardiography, and internal medicine.
Vast tertiary care experience in coronary, vascular and pulmonary interventions, mechanical circulatory support, and structural heart interventions. Holds certifications in Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation (ARDMS) and Adult
Comprehensive Echocardiography. Extensive academic and teaching experience in the areas of interventional cardiology, cardiology and vascular disease. Frequent invited lecturer and presenter.
Performs medical reviews in cardiology and vascular disease for both plaintiff and defense.
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Jason B. Garlie, MD, MS, FACC, FHRS
Cardiology / Electrophysiology Physician
Garlie Medical Consulting, PLLC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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pacemaker, defibrillator, cardiac resynchronization therapy, heart block, cardiac catheter ablation, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, fistula, pulsed field ablation, stroke, ventricular tachycardia, sudden cardiac death, anticoagulation, syncope, cardiac implantable devices
Dr. Garlie is an actively practicing Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist within a community hospital in suburban Minneapolis. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Internal Medicine. He was trained at the Krannert Institute of Cardiology under John Miller, MD at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Garlie is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society. His practice includes implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, as well as advanced cardiac catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia.
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Benjamin F. Wong, MD
Mayo Clinic and Columbia-Trained Cardiologist
Rochester, Minnesota
Cardiovascular Disease
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General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Cardiac Arrest, Valvular Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Hypertension
Benjamin Wong, MD is a Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified, adult non-invasive cardiologist with 10+ years of direct, hands-on inpatient and outpatient clinical experience.
He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University (BA degree) and earned his MD from Cornell University. He completed Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a general cardiology fellowship in New York. After returning to Mayo Clinic for an Advanced Adult Echocardiography fellowship, he was employed as a full-time Mayo Clinic attending cardiologist for 8.5 years. During his time at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wong served as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory for the Southwest MN region of the Mayo Clinic Health System.
Dr. Wong is detail-oriented and excels at explaining complex heart issues in easily understandable terms. He has been recognized by peers for being a dedicated and dependable team-player.
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Timothy J. McDermott, MD
Osage Beach Cardiology,LTD
Linn Creek, Missouri
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Chest pain, angina, coronary artery, heart failure, heart attack, vascular medicine, claudication, stent, atherectomy, pacemaker, ICD, sudden death, nuclear cardiology, atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, PTCA, Angioplasty, echocardiography, shortness of breath, arrhythmias
* Dr. McDermott is an experienced Interventional and general cardiologist with over 25 yrs clinical practice in Interventional cardiology, endovascular medicine and critical limb ischemia, general cardiology, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, pacemaker implantation, implantable defibrillators (ICD) including biventricular devices, and leadless pacemakers. Dr. McDermott has particular interests in the management of complex and high risk patients with a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease.
* He is committed to ongoing education in these areas of interest.
* Dr. McDermott has board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular disease, subspecialty Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac pacing, and physician interpretation vascular ultrasound.
* Dr. McDermott is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention.
He is currently licensed in Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, ...
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Tamanna Nahar, MD, MBA, FACC, FASE
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Vascular/Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Ultrasound, Preventive Medicine, Medical Management, Medical Devices, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Genetics, Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology, Onco-Cardiology, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Structural Heart Disease
I am a board certified well rounded cardiologist with a broad range of skills spanning over 20 years. My experience has encompassed academic and clinical medicine with a focus on noninvasive cardiology for the past 23 years at premier Institutions. I have strong leadership and mentorship skills in addition to budgeting and revenue cycle management. I have been a Co-PI for Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials for Ultrasound Enhancing Agents and participated in clinical trials for various antihypertensive, lipid lowering, oral anticoagulant and heart failure drugs. In addition to serving as a Co-PI for Phase 3 trials for PFO/ASD device deployment trials. My expertise includes formulating and reviewing IRB protocols and serving on CRO committees.
Previously served at the Harlem Hospital, Columbia Affiliate, NY as Chief of Cardiology and was also involved in the training of medical students, residents and nurse practitioners.
Current Medical Licenses:
• Pennsylvania
• New York
• New Jersey
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Kennara S Vuong, Pharm.D., BCACP, MTM-C, MBA
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist & Med Safety Expert
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Pharmacist, Cardiovascular Disease
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Medication Administration, Medication Preparation, Hospital Medication Policy, Anticoagulation, Diabetes, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Heart Failure, Metabolic Disorders, Weight Management, Collaborative Practice Agreement, Medication Safety, Medication Documentation, Medication Management, Patient Care, Medication Therapy Management
I am a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist with over a decade of clinical leadership spanning hospital pharmacy operations, direct patient care, and population health strategy. My expertise includes inpatient clinical coordination, ambulatory medication therapy disease management (MTDM), formulary oversight, and regulatory compliance. I have served as an expert witness in cases involving medication errors, adverse drug events, and anticoagulation management.
With dual credentials in pharmacy and healthcare-focused business administration, I bring a unique blend of clinical precision and operational insight to every engagement. I’ve held several high-impact roles—including Interim Director of Clinical Pharmacy and Population Health, Acute Care Clinical Coordinator, and Ambulatory MTDM Pharmacy Manager. In each role, I’ve led multidisciplinary teams, developed system-wide medication management workflows, and implemented quality improvement initiatives.
My direct patient care ...
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Andrey Espinoza, MD
Interventional & Endovascular Cardiologist
Advanced Heart and Vascular Institute of Hunterdon
Flemington, New Jersey
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Interventional cardiology, Endovascular medicine, Peripheral arterial disease, Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Acute coronary syndrome, Cardiogenic shock, Myocardial infarction / STEMI / NSTEMI, Angioplasty / PCI / stent placement, Carotid stenting, Venous disease / DVT / PE / venous, Aortic / iliac intervention
Dr. Andrey Espinoza, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI is a board-certified Cardiovascular/Endovascular specialist and Interventional cardiologist, and a nationally recognized expert in cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases. He serves as Medical Director of the Advanced Heart and Vascular Institute of Hunterdon, an IAC-accredited vascular laboratory and office based endovascular center located in Flemington, New Jersey. Dr. Espinoza has over 20 years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complex coronary and vascular disorders. His expertise spans the full spectrum interventional and endovascular medicine, including percutaneous coronary intervention, chronic total occlusion revascularization, mechanical circulatory support, peripheral arterial disease, limb salvage, carotid stenting, venous interventions & critical care cardiology. He is fellowship trained in Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral vascular interventions and holds the Registered Physician in Vascu...
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Marco Papaleo
Cardiovascular Diseases
Centerport, New York
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Nuclear cardiology, Echocardiography
I am a triple boarded noninvasive cardiologist in practice 25 years in a busy outpatient setting. I read Cardiac SPECT and PET , I do TEE and read at least 50 TTEs weekly .
I have taught Nurse practitioners and Physicians assistants and received recognition from Molly College of nursing.
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Benjamin F. Wong, MD
Mayo Clinic and Columbia-Trained Cardiologist
New York
Cardiovascular Disease
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General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Cardiac Arrest, Valvular Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Hypertension
Benjamin Wong, MD is a Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified, adult non-invasive cardiologist with 10+ years of direct, hands-on inpatient and outpatient clinical experience.
He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University (BA degree) and earned his MD from Cornell University. He completed Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a general cardiology fellowship in New York. After returning to Mayo Clinic for an Advanced Adult Echocardiography fellowship, he was employed as a full-time Mayo Clinic attending cardiologist for 8.5 years. During his time at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wong served as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory for the Southwest MN region of the Mayo Clinic Health System.
Dr. Wong is detail-oriented and excels at explaining complex heart issues in easily understandable terms. He has been recognized by peers for being a dedicated and dependable team-player.
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Tom C Hilton, MD
Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience
New York
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine, echocardiography, acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death, chest pain, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia
Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he has practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three...
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David A. Friedman, MD, FACC, FASE, FASNC, FACP
Optum-ProHealth
Huntington, New York
Cardiovascular Disease, Disability Evaluation
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Heart failure, general cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear & exercise stress testing, and sports cardiology
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Ayman E. Farid, MD
Ayman E. Farid, MD, LLC
Staten Island, New York
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Adult Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Heart Attack, Catheterization, Coronary Intervention, Angioplasty, Stents, Rotational Ablation, CHF, PCI, Sudden Cardiac Death, Angina. Specializing in through the wrist cardiac catheterizations and intervention. Also specialized in Varicose Veins/ Lasers
I have been involved in the medical care of the patients of the Tristate area for the past 20+ years. Attention to detail and total commitment, have been the hallmark my attitude. With an active practice of more than 20,000 patients, I see and care for a variety of patient conditions and am seasoned in the legal aspects of the field of cardiology.
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Maurice E. Varon, MD
Clinical Cardiology/Cardiovascular Disease
Sands Constellation Heart Institute-Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York
Cardiovascular Disease
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Cardiology, Stress Testing, Heart Failure, Clinical Cardiology, Echocardiography, Coronary Disease, Arrhythmias, Nuclear Stress Testing, Valve Disease, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Heart Attack, shortness of breath, atrial fibrillation, syncope, chest pain, loss of consciousness, palpitations, preventative cardiology, lipids
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Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA
Noninvasive Cardiology Expert Witness
New York
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine
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General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Clinical lipidology, Hypertension, Lipoprotein (a)
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology.
-Award-winning clinical physician.
-Award-winning physician educator.
-Published author in various medical journals.
-Active committee member of two national medical organizations.
-Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy.
-Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
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Jeffrey D. Fisher, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease
Cardiology Consultants of New York, P.C
NEW YORK, New York
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
AOA Albert Einstein
Cardiology Fellowship Johns Hopkins
Clinical Professor of Medicine Weill Cormell Medicine since 2002
Recipient of teaching awards at Weill Cornell Medicine
Who's Who in America as cardiologist and educator
Textbook editor
Extensive publications in myriad aspects of cardiology and internal medicine
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Louis W Kantaros, MD, FACC
The Heart Center/Nuvance Health
Poughkeepsie, New York
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Myocardial Infarction, Complications from cardiac catheterization, Vascular injury, Radial artery occlusion, Atrial fibrillation, Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation, Cardiac stent complications, Chest pain, Cardiac enzymes, Abnormal ECG
Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Vascular Medicine
Director of Cardiovascular Research, Nuvance Health, Poughkeepsie, NY
Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Nuvance Health
Director, Cardiac Cath Lab, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY
Past Director, Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiology, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY
Past Director, Cardiac Cath Lab, Saint Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY
Castle Connelly Regional Top Doctor Award-Interventional Cardiology 2019-2023
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Michael Sassower, MD FACC FSCAI
Interventional cardiology and structural heart dz
New Hartford, New York
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Interventional cardiology, structural heart, cardiovascular disease, cardiology, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, stent, peripheral vascular disease, cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, valvular heart disease
Dr. Sassower is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology. He has been in clinical practice for almost 30 years.
He was admitted to the Honors Program In Medical Education 6 year medical program at Northwestern University. He completed a BS in Medical Science from Northwestern University and received his MD from Northwestern University Medical School.
Dr. Sassower completed his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship as well as his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Deaconess Hospital/Harvard Medical School where he was also a Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
He is the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Cardiology at Mohawk Valley Health System. He was previously the Medical Director for the structural heart program at MVHS.
He has expertise in clinical cardiology, Interventional Cardiology (including atherectomy, stenting, thrombectomy), Impella LVAD placement, Structural Hear...
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Jide Lawal, MD, MBA, FACC
Pinehurst , North Carolina
Cardiovascular Disease
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Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Aortic aneurysm, Heart failure, arrhythmia, Preventive Cardiology, Cardiology, high blood pressure, HTN, stroke, CVA, embolism
Senior partner,FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Pinehurst, NC
Chief of Cardiology Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg, NC
Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg, NC
Past Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation, FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital, Rockingham, NC
Past Chief of Cardiology, Sandhills Memorial Hospital, Hamlet, NC
Preceptor, University of Medicine and Heath Sciences, St Kitts
Additionally training in Leadership, Health care management and entrepreneurship, UNC Business School at Chapel Hill
Member, American College of Cardiology
Member, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Member, American Society of Echocardiography
Member, Medical Executive Committee.
Member, Quality Control Committee
Member, Credential Committee
Past Chief, Critical Care Committee
Adjunct Professor at Campbell University Medical School
Experienced Expert Witness -since 2022
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Tom C Hilton, MD
Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience
North Carolina
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine, echocardiography, acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death, chest pain, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia
Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he has practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three...
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Edna McKinstry, MD
HealthAdvise
Cary, North Carolina
Internal Medicine, Correctional Healthcare
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Pulmonary Diseases, asthma, inhalational disorders, DVT, pulmonary embolism, lung infections. Disability, Cardiovascular Disease, Chest Pain, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Defibrillator, ICD, Valvular Heart Disease
Dr. Edna S. Wong McKinstry is an internist in Asheville, North Carolina and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mission Hospital-Asheville and Moberly Regional Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years. Dr. Edna S. Wong McKinstry has expertise in treating chronic diabetes, heart failure, and obesity.
Training
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine Class of 2007
Residency
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
Internal Medicine 2008-2012
Certifications & Professional Memberships
American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP)
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Karen D Serrano
Karen D. Serrano, MD Emergency Medicine Physician
University of North Carolina Department of Emergency Medicine
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Emergency Medicine
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Sexual assault, Stroke, Necrotizing fasciitis, Angioedema, Orthopedic injuries, Critical care, Sepsis, Pulmonary embolism, Intubation, Head trauma, Trauma, Cardiovascular disease, Aortic dissection, Ectopic pregnancy, Myocardial infarction, Meningitis, Anaphylaxis, Seizures, Failure to diagnose
Dr. Karen Serrano, MD, is a board-certified, actively practicing emergency medicine physician with 15 years clinical experience in a broad range of practice settings. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospital, a Level 1 trauma and tertiary care referral center in Chapel Hill, NC. Her experience spans high-acuity academic centers as well as community and rural hospitals, giving her a broad perspective on emergency care in diverse medical settings. She is an experienced educator, playing a vital role in training emergency medicine residents and medical students.
Her areas of expertise include emergency medicine malpractice, failure to diagnose, treatment delays, trauma and critical care, toxicology, cardiovascular disease/myocardial infarction, stroke, and sepsis. She also has specialized knowledge in sexual assault evaluations and forensic medicine. Dr. Serrano is a published author in Tintinalli’s Emergency Medi...
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Aaron Schoenkerman, MD
HealthAdvise
Portland, Oregon
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Cardiometabolic Health, Coronary artery disease, Atherosclerosis, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation. Arrhythmias, Hyperlipidemia, High cholesterol
Dr. Aaron B. Schoenkerman is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. His practice scope includes general cardiology, vascular medicine, cardiometabolic health, and prevention. In practice for 15 years, Dr. Schoenkerman has expertise in treating hypertension, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease.
Training
Medical School
Northwestern University Class of 2002
Residency
University of California San Francisco
Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
Fellowship
California Pacific Medical Center 2005- 2008
Cardiovascular Disease
Fellowship
University of Wisconsin Madison
Interventional Cardiology, 2008 - 2009
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
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Asad Ali Usman, MD, MPH
Anesthesiology, Critical Care & MCS UPenn Faculty
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Surgery
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Intubation, ECMO, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiac Anesthesiology, Cardiac Critical Care, Anesthesiology, Echocardiography, Cardiac Arrest, Impella, IABP, Rescue TEE, Code, End of Life, Palliation, Medication Errors, Extubation, RVAD, LVAD, Dissection
Asad is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, where he specializes in anesthesiology, cardiac anesthesia, critical care and mechanical circulatory support (MCS). He provides perioperative care for patients undergoing complex cardiac surgery, including valve repair and replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, heart transplantation, and implantation of durable mechanical circulatory support devices including left and right ventricular assist devices (LVAD/RVAD).
His clinical and research focus centers on right heart failure diagnosis and management, temporary and durable MCS device selection and optimization, and perioperative hemodynamic monitoring. He has authored peer-reviewed publications on temporary right ventricular assist devices and has presented at national critical care and mechanical circulatory support conferences including SCCM a...
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Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA
Noninvasive Cardiology Expert Witness
York, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine
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General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Clinical lipidology, Hypertension, Lipoprotein (a)
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology.
-Award-winning clinical physician.
-Award-winning physician educator.
-Published author in various medical journals.
-Active committee member of two national medical organizations.
-Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy.
-Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
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Tom C Hilton, MD
Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience
Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine, echocardiography, acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death, chest pain, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia
Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he has practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three...
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Charles S Wade, MD
Dual Board Certified Internal Med / Cardiologist
CL Wade Enterprises
DOWNINGTOWN, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Cardiologist, Myocardial infarction, Heart Failure, Cardiac arrest, Heart attack, Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Hemorrhage, Cardiomyopathy, QT Prolongation, Major Bleeding, Coronary intervention, Cardiology, Noninvasive Cardiology, Blood Pressure
Dual American Board of Internal Medicine Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Demonstrated excellence in cardiac imaging by certifications in Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology subspecialty boards. Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Teaching experience with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Lankenau Heart Group.
Dr. Wade is a physician expert employed in full-time clinical practice in Downingtown, PA with Mainline Health and the Lankenau Heart Group. Designated Master Clinician with extensive experience in teaching nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, interns, residents and fellows. Inpatient and outpatient active practice.
Over a decade of clinical experience all over the world. Expert in all forms of stress testing, cardiac procedures, cardiac imaging and post-MI care. Special experience in consultative cardiology, outpatient, CCU, cardiac imaging, diastolic hea...
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JAMES K WU, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease
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Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), Heart valve repair/replacement, TAVR, TEVAR, MitraClip/M-TEER, thoracic aortic aneurysm, septal myectomy/HCM, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Impella, lung cancer surgery, chest wall surgery, empyema, aortic dissection, lead extraction, chest trauma, Impella
I am a cardiothoracic surgeon currently practicing at Lehigh Valley Health Network. I obtained my BA degree in Chemistry at the University of Chicago. After college, I then continued at the University of Chicago for medical school. I am currently the Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery since 2017. My practice includes coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair and replacements, aortic and aneurysm surgery, reoperations, TAVR, MitraClip, septal myectomy for HCM, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, lead extraction, procedures for atrial fibrillation, and lung cancer surgery.
I have been in practice since 2001.
I review cases for both the defense and the plaintiff.
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John R Filip, MD, FAPWCA, FSVMB
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Atrial fibrillation, Anticoagulation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Critical Limb Ischemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Contusion in MVA, Chest Pain, Heart Failure, Vascular Medicine
• Board-certified, fellowship-trained physician specializing in cardiology and internal medicine.
• Over 40 years’ experience in active cardiology and internal medicine practice.
• Past director of Bryn Mawr Wound Care and Vascular Center.
• Extensive teaching experience of medical residents and medical students.
• Author of numerous cardiology publications.
• Experienced expert witness on both plaintiff and defense cases.
• Has been called upon to express opinions in the areas of myocardial infarction, myocardial contusion, ischemic cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, cardiac arrest, and heart injury in motor vehicle accidents.
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Yvette M. Twum-Danso, PhD
Cardiac Nursing Expert Witness
T-D Legal Nurse Consultant
Columbia, South Carolina
Cardiovascular Disease, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Falls, Telemetry, General Cardiology, Cardiac procedures, Catheterization Lab, EKGs, Case Management, Coronary Artery Bypass, Cardiac rehabilitation, Anticoagulation medication
Yvette Twum-Danso, PhD, RN, CCRN
With 29 years of nursing experience, Dr. Yvette Twum-Danso is a CCRN-certified cardiology nurse expert in cardiac procedures, heart catheterization, and telemetry nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing. A veteran captain in the US Army, Dr. Twum-Danso brings leadership and precision to her work. She has been retained as a nurse expert over 30 cases, with deposition testimony seven (7) times, and has testified in 1 trial.
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Arvindh N. Kanagasundram, MD, FHRS
Kfive Consulting
Brentwood, Tennessee
Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology
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Arrhythmia, Pacemaker Implantation, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, Defibrillation, Catheter Ablation, Atrial fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Supra-ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Epicardial Access, Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion, Wolff- Parkinson-White
Award Winning, Actively Practicing Electrophysiologist (which involves the diagnosis and treatment of electrical abnormalities (arrhythmias) of the heart). Dartmouth Educated. Cornell and Stanford Trained. Triple Board Certified (Electrophysiology, Cardiology, and Internal Medicine). Vanderbilt Faculty.
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Tom C Hilton, MD
Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience
Texas
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cardiology, internal medicine, non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, nuclear medicine, echocardiography, acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac death, chest pain, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia
Following graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1981, Dr Hilton completed a 3 year Internal Medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After four year with the National Health Service Corps in Zebulon, Georgia, Dr. Hilton completed a three year Cardiology Fellowship at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, Missouri in 1991. He is currently a noninvasive board certified cardiologist living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida where he has practiced with the Baptist Heart Specialists (formerly known as the Jacksonville Heart Center) since 1996. Dr. Hilton has been active with CardioStart International, Inc. with whom he has completed over 15 international humanitarian missions to Peru, Nepal and the Caribbean. He has volunteered with the Mission House and Salzbacher Medical Clinics in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. Also, he has served on the boards of the Florida Recovery Schools, Mission House, Inc, and CardioStart International . He has three...
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David Turbay, MD
Havard Trained Heart Failure Specialist
David Turbay, MD PLLC
El Paso, Texas
Cardiovascular Disease
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Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplantation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Pacemakers, Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, Cardiac Catheterization, Vein Ablations, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Arrhythmia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Valvular Diseases
Dr. Turbay is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases with additional certifications in Advanced Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Cardiac Transplantation, and Cardiac Devices. He has over 20 years of experience in private practice, specializing in optimizing cardiac care for high risk patients with comorbid diabetes, obesity, complex arrhythmias, and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Turbay is certified in clinical research offering his patients advanced therapies through clinical trails at his practice. Prior to his clinical training, he spent 5 years in basic research studying molecular biology and genetics. In his private practice, he applies genetic testing for a variety of cardiac diseases. As a native Spanish speaker, Dr. Turbay is a bi-lingual cardiologist specializing in optimizing cardiac outcomes for complex high risk border town Hispanic patients.
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Dipan J Shah, MD, FACC
Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging Expert - Professor
Bellaire, Texas
Cardiovascular Disease, Radiology
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Cardiac MRI, MRI Safety, Valvular Heart Diease, Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Chest Pain, Valve Prosthesis, Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiac Imaging, Medical Device Failure, Coronary artery disease, Peripheral vascular disease, Aortic Dissection, Myocardial Infarction, Product Liability, Cardiomyopathy, Sudden Cardiac Death
Dipan J. Shah, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine and Expert in Cardiovascular Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Aortic Diseases, Cardiovascular Imaging, and MRI Safety
Dipan J. Shah, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist, Professor of Medicine, serving as Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Imaging and Director of the Cardiovascular MRI (CMR) Laboratory, Houston, Texas. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Shah is a globally recognized leader in cardiovascular imaging, specializing in CMR, MRI safety, and the evaluation of valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, myocardial viability, and aortic syndromes.
His clinical expertise includes interpreting complex imaging for conditions such as coronary artery disease, mitral valve prolapse, aortic dissection, and myocardial infarction, making him a sought-after consultant for high-stakes cases.
As an active researcher, Dr. Shah has secured grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, leading gro...
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Jasdeep Dalawari, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM
MULTI-BOARD CERTIFIED INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST!
CardioMedlegal
Glen Allen, Virginia
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Interventional Cardiology, Endovascular Medicine, Vascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Stents, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Specialist, Clinical Cardiology, Endovascular Venous Ablation, Atherectomy, ASC, OBL, Vascular Lab, Critical Limb Ischemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombectomy, Impella, Cardiac Devices
Well versed in all aspects of clinical cardiology; interventional cardiology including devices such as rotational atherectomy, rheolytic atherectomy, laser atherectomy; procedures such as carotid stenting, coronary stenting, peripheral vascular (including renals, lower extremity) stenting; care of the acute myocardial infarction care, peripheral arterial disease, critical limb ischemia, and venous thromboembolic disease.
Providing expert witness services since 2008.
Experience and education in Health Administration including topics such as Health Policy, Health Finance, and Hospital Systems.
Licensed in about 30 states
Board Certifications
Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) (2009-present)
Endovascular Medicine, American Board of Vascular Medicine (ABVM) (2012-present)
Cardiovascular Diseases, ABIM (2008-present)
Vascular Medicine, ABVM (2012-present)
Nuclear Cardiology, ABIM (2007-present)
Internal Medicine, ABIM (2006-present)
Em...
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John Saxon, MD
Experienced Interventional Cardiologist
Charlottesville, Virginia
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, MitraClip, Valve Disease, Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Transcatheter Mitral Replacement, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Disease, Atrial Septal Defects
Board-certified interventional cardiologist with over 12 years of clinical experience specializing in structural heart interventions, transcatheter valve therapies, and complex coronary interventions. Director of the Advanced Cardiac Valve Center and Structural Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Virginia. Extensive experience in procedural decision-making, standard of care, and management of catheterization laboratory complications. Available for case review, deposition, and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense.
Board Certifications
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
ACHD
Internal Medicine
Clinical Experience
Structural Heart Interventions
Over 3,000 structural heart procedures performed, including:
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (MitraClip / TEER)
Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair and Replacement
Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Watchman)
Adult Congenital Heart Interventions
Patent Foramen Ovale (...
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Matthew Schumaecker, MD, FACC, FASNC
General and Diagnostic Cardiology Expert Witness
cardiology.expert
Roanoke, Virginia
Cardiovascular Disease
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Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, Stress Testing, Surgical Clearance, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac CT, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Anticoagulation (Blood Thinners), Cardiac Arrest, Clinical Informatics, Information Technology, Echocardiogram, Endocarditis
Dr. Schumaecker provides medical-legal consulting and expert witness services in the fields of diagnostic and clinical cardiology. He is Chief of Cardiology and Associate Professor of Medicine at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He has over 15 years of experience in clinical practice and teaching in an academic setting. An experienced public speaker, he is able to explain complex medical concepts in a simple and articulate manner. He has won several teaching awards throughout his career.
Dr. Schumaecker holds five post-secondary diplomas including degrees in medicine, biology, music, information technology and business administration. He also holds five medical board certifications including cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography and clinical informatics. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and has served on committees for both of these professional societies.
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