Diabetes Expert Witnesses in Florida

Endocrinology, Diabetes - diabetes, diabetic, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypoglycemia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, DKA, hyperglycemia, HHS, neuropathy, testosterone, hyperthyroid, CGM, adrenal insufficiency, pituitary, hormone, hypothyroid, TBI, hypercalcemia, Addison

Dr. Mihail Zilbermint, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.E., is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (academic appointment). He serves as the Chief and Director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, and is the director of the Endocrine Hospitalist program. After completing his endocrinology fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Zilbermint established an Endocrine Hospitalist and Inpatient Diabetes Management Service at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. This program focuses on improving glycemic control for hospitalized patients. Dr. Zilbermint is a highly regarded expert in diabetes, adrenal, pituitary diseases, and general Endocrinology. In 2023, he was honored with the Vigersky Outstanding Clinical Practitioner award for his exceptional contributions to the endocrine and medical communi...

Parkland, Florida

Ophthalmology - comprehensive ophthalmology, law degree, eye, surgeon, comprehensive, glaucoma, vision, malpractice, anterior segment, diabetes, vision loss, pterygium, cataract, eye injury, eye doctor

Gabriela Rifkin, J.D., M.D., is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist, offering medical and surgical eye care for a variety of conditions. She has experience with cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, conjunctivitis, and many other conditions and diseases affecting the eyes and vision. Dr. Rifkin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her medical degree and her law degree. She completed her internship at MacNeal Hospital in the Chicagoland area, followed by residency in ophthalmology at the University of Rochester in upstate New York. Her research has been accepted for posters and presentations at meetings and she has been published in IOVS, a prestigious ophthalmology journal . She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Lake Worth, Florida

Endocrinology, Diabetes - Diabetes, Thyroid, Insulin Pump, Endocrinology, GLP-1, Standard of care- endocrinology, Document Examination, Medical Malpractice, Nursing homes, Telemedicine, Parathyroid, Long term care, Hypoglycemia, Thyroid Cancer, Agent orange, Calcium, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, DKA, Testosterone, Obesity

Dr. Ana Silva-Auerbach is a board-certified endocrinologist with over a decade of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in the evaluation, management, and complications of endocrine disorders, with particular expertise in diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and complex metabolic conditions. Dr. Silva-Auerbach previously served as Lead Endocrinologist at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, where she developed and implemented institutional protocols for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), insulin infusions, and hypoglycemia management. She has extensive experience managing high-risk and medically complex patients, including those with advanced vascular disease, endocrine complications of systemic illness, and multi-organ involvement. Throughout her career, Dr. Silva-Auerbach has trained and mentored medical students and residents, with a focus on clinical reasoning and evidence-based care. This experience has strengthened her ability to clea...

Florida

Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine - primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension

Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.

Florida

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Bariatric Surgery Program Director, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Hernia, Mesh, Obesity, Diabetes, Surgical Devices, Endoscopy, Endoscopic Dilation, Endoscopic stent, Gastric Balloon, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Sepsis, Colostomy, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication

Thought leader and 20+ years service as Medical Director of a Nationally Accredited Bariatric Center; Performed over 10,000 Bariatric Surgical procedures; Highly experienced expert case reviewer and witness with over 100 case reviews for Nevada State Medical Board and US Air Force; over 25 depositions and trials, Author of the books Outpatient Weight Loss Surgery and The type 2 Diabetes Cure, Inventor and patent holder of bariatric surgical device. Experienced surgeon in areas of bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, reoperative surgery, revisional surgery, hiatal hernia, wound care, biologics, colorectal surgery, pelvic floor and incontinence treatment, sacral neuromodulation, advanced endoscopy, Barrett's esophagus, hernia and mesh, endoscopic stenting, leaks, and solving complications. Top of class AOA medical school graduate from the University of California San Francisco, published research scientist, award-winning teacher and surgeon. San...

Florida

Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Nursing homes, pressure ulcers, bedsores, wound care, diabetes, ulcers, foot wounds, hyperbaric medicine, lymphedema, non healing wounds, circulation, venous ulcers, decubitus, geriatrics, hyperbaric oxygenation, decompression sickness, diabetic foot, diabetic feet, Long Term Care, wound

Dr. Stone's field of practice is Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has over thirty- eight years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. A past president of the Texas Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association, Dr. Stone received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. While serving our country as an Army physician and flight surgeon, he received numerous honors including Senior Army Flight Surgeon Wings, promotion to the rank of Major, and the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Dr. Stone started his medical practice in Dallas in 1992 after serving our country for twelve years. He was credited with developing the U.S, Army’s Hyperbaric Medicine Program. He is certified in Hyperbaric M...

Palm Beach, Florida

Endocrinology, Diabetes - Thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, parathyroid, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, hypercalcemia, hypocalcemia, cortisol, thyroid cancer, hypopituitarism, medical board, medications, neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, hypoglycemia, Internal Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Hashimotos

I am dual board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, maintaining an active private practice and medical licenses in California, Florida, and New York. I remain current with all national board certifications and continuing medical education requirements. I collaborate with attorneys nationwide and serve as an expert reviewer for the California State Medical Board. I have consulted on complex diabetes cases involving medication errors, hypoglycemia, and diabetic complications, as well as employment matters. Other areas of expertise include hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, osteoporosis, adrenal disease, and deceptive medical claims. My extensive experience as a medical expert includes medical legal consulting, deposition and trial testimony, 402 hearings, and case strategy.

TRINITY, Florida

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Primary Care, Diabetes, Dementia, Standard of Care, Cancer screening, Preoperative medicine, Follow up, Medical consultation, Falls, Obesity, Transitions of care, Geriatrics, Sleep Apnea

Board-certified Internal Medicine Physician with over 25 years of experience across different clinical settings, most recently in outpatient primary care, telehealth, and acute care hospital including the ICU and inpatient psychiatric unit. Have also worked in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Experienced with many types of insurance plans and patients across a wide range of demographics. Currently working as a hospitalist in community hospitals of varying size as well as large tertiary care academic institutions while also doing utilization management. My concurrent experience in both inpatient and outpatient care settings has highlighted how easily unresolved medical issues can be overlooked during care transitions, leaving patients vulnerable to a delay in diagnosis or treatment. I enjoy finding ways to make complex medical information understandable to others, a skill that patients, caregivers and other healthcare workers have found very helpful. I have extensive ...

Orlando , Florida

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Sepsis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Congestive Heart Failure, Cellulitis, Wound, Sacral Wound, Bed Sores, Falls, Stroke, Renal Failure, GI Bleed, Hospice, Palliative, Seizures, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Respiratory Failure, COVID, Diabetes

Dr. Chadha is a board-certified, internal medicine physician. She has been in practice for your 10+ years as a hospitalist. Dr. Chadha has worked in a variety of different hospital settings from 800-bed-hospital to 150-bed-hospital. Moreover, Dr. Chadha is recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Physicians and Senior Fellow by the Society of Hospital Medicine because of her professional credibility, dedication to patients, scholarly activity and leadership. Additionally, Dr. Chadha has served in multiple leadership roles and has been on a vast array of committees. Dr. Chadha will expediate case reviews and follow up without delay. CV upon request. Please email at Chadhanug@yahoo.com

Longwood, Florida

Family Medicine, Geriatrics - 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-Fellow, American Board of Family Medicine. 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.

Geneva, Florida

Endocrinology, Internal Medicine - Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Thyroid, hospital inpatient criteria, pituitary, prolactin, testosterone, Diabetes complications, Erectile dysfunction, Hospital errors, disability

Boarded in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. I have taught medical students , ARNPs and medical residents in hospital and University programs. Worked as Physician Advisor for our hospital system evaluating cases for Medicare and insurance status and payment Obtained a JD from a distance learning program to learn more walking carefully and legally through Medicare rules. Consultant for medical coding and Medicare compliance at several hospitals as a University Hospital consultant for 16 years Oversaw an inpatient diabetes management program and oversaw the work of up to 12 ARNPs. Started and managed an outpatient diabetes education and support program. Have volunteered as an endocrinologist in free county and private healthcare services. Chairman of our hospital system CME program. For 10+ years taught the state required course on Hospital Errors. Practiced outpatient and inpatient endocrinology for over 40 years. Have been evaluating veterans for government dis...