Emergency Medical Services Expert Witnesses in Texas

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness - Prehospital standards of care, EMS operations, Ambulance transport protocols, EMS documentation practices, EMS scope of practice, Regulatory compliance, Medical direction, Credentialing, Medical disaster response, Emergency preparedness, Hospital Transfers, 911

Professional Summary Steve Tafoya is a practicing Critical Care Paramedic, EMS instructor, former State EMS Program Manager for Nevada, and former U.S. Coast Guard Health Services Technician with over 25 years of experience in emergency medical services, regulatory compliance, healthcare operations, and disaster response. He holds advanced graduate degrees in Healthcare Management (MBA) and Legal Studies (MLS), providing a unique ability to bridge clinical realities with operational standards and regulatory frameworks. He has authored public health legislation, directed interfacility transport programs, led mass-casualty preparedness, and conducted internal audits of credentialing and regulatory enforcement. Steve has overseen statewide EMS compliance for over 60 permitted EMS agencies, along with trauma centers designations, he has deployed nationally with the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) under Health and Human Services and taught 70 college-level EMS credits hours at t...

Emergency Medical Services - Ambulance Operations, EMS, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Arrest, Airway, Patient transport, Personal Injury, Refusal of Care, Stretcher drops, Emergency Medical Technician, Ambulance Response, Protocols, Delay of Care, Prehospital medical care, Emergency Medical Services, Wrongful Death, Negligence

Practicing paramedic and EMS officer with more than 35 years of experience in prehospital care, ambulance operations, and emergency services. Active in both field response and supervisory roles, with experience in patient assessment, airway management, cardiac arrest care, scene decision-making, provider supervision, protocol implementation, quality improvement, and EMS education. Retained as an expert witness in more than 80 matters across more than 20 states for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Casework has included issues involving airway management, resuscitation, delayed EMS response, scene management, patient refusals and informed consent, dispatch and triage, equipment readiness, policy compliance, ambulance operations, and stretcher-related injuries. Current roles include Battalion Chief/Paramedic with the City of Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Shift Commander/Paramedic with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office EMS Division. Additional experience i...

PEARLAND, Texas

Emergency Medical Services - AED, Aeromedical, Airway, Ambulance, Defibrillator, Disaster, Emergency Medical Service, Emergency Medical Technician, First Responder, Gurney, Helicopter, Hurricane, Medical Control, Out-of-hospital, Paramedic, Pre-hospital, Rescue, Transfer, Transport, Ventilator

Richard N. Bradley, MD has met the highest training standards by being fellowship trained and board certified in Emergency Medical Services by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He recently retired as a Professor of Emergency Medicine from the McGovern Medical School, where he founded and led the Division of EMS and Disaster Medicine, created the school’s EMS Fellowship, and designed and led a medical student seminar on EMS and Disaster Medicine. He continues in active service as an EMS Medical Director for several EMS Agencies. He started his career as an EMT in 1980 and practiced as a paramedic in California for six years before medical school. In addition to practicing as a paramedic in three states, he also has over twenty years’ experience as a volunteer firefighter. He is a member of the First Aid Task Force of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. He currently serves as a member of the National EMS Advisory Council, where he chairs the Equitable C...

Boerne, Texas

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness - Paramedic, EMT, Ambulance, Prehospital, EMS, Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Prehospital Care

I have been a Nationally Certified Paramedic since 1990 and have been involved with the public safety profession since 1987. I have worked as a clinician, an educator and a manager in both the United States and internationally. I have managed and coordinated medical and safety education programs for both private and governmental organizations. I have a Master of Public Administration in Emergency and Disaster Management from Metropolitan College of New York. Additionally, I am a graduate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Basic Emergency Management Academy, the Advance and Professional Development programs, the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Level 1, the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Incident Command System (ICS) instructor program. Additionally, I am a certified instructor with the State of California Fire Marshal (CSFM) 1A-1C and a Level 2 National EMS Instructor with the National Association of Emergency Medical Educators (NAEMSE)....

Pearland, Texas

Emergency Medicine, Military - Military Medicine, Gender Bias/Discrimination, Emergency Medical Services

Gina M. Blocker, DO, FAAEM, is a diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (board certified) with over 15 years of clinical experience. She is a US ARMY Veteran, with over 10 years of active duty service. Dr. Blocker has served as the Medical Director for a level II Trauma Center's Emergency Medical Service (EMS) department. She is a dedicated fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM), where she served as the chairwoman for the Diversity and Inclusion committee. She also served as the Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine, and the Assistant Program Director of the Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant program. She has spent more than 15 years in academic emergency medicine, supervising medical residents, student, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Austin , Texas

Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Nursing, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, Tactical Medicine, Case Management, SDVOSB

Board-certified Family Medicine physician and Certified Physician Life Care Planner with 20+ years in emergency, rural, and tactical medicine. Special focus: Catastrophic injuries, chronic illnesses, disabilities, trauma stabilization, and veteran/military cases. Skills: Evidence-based life care planning, cost projections, medico-legal consulting, interdisciplinary coordination (healthcare, legal, financial), and expert witness testimony. Military veteran with SDVOSB-certified practice. MD-Level Expertise • Board-certified in Family Medicine (ABFM) with rural medicine residency training • Emergency Department provider in trauma centers, cardiac specialty hospitals, and acute care facilities • Hospitalist care including ICU/CCU, post-cardiac surgical management, discharge planning, and coordination • Certified Physician Life Care Planner specializing in catastrophic injuries, chronic illnesses, complex disabilities, trauma sequelae, and long-term cost projections • Medico-legal cons...

Houston, Texas

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Trauma, Cardiac emergencies, Respiratory emergencies, Stroke, Deposition , Motor vehicle accident, Pediatric Emergencies, Acute Care, Personal injury, Sepsis, High acuity, Resuscitation, Obstetrics, Occupational Medicine, Emergency Medical Services

Board-certified adult and pediatric emergency medicine physician with extensive clinical, educational, and public health expertise. Dr. Kukoyi brings years of front-line experience in high-stakes acute care environments, complemented by a robust background in medical education, program implementation, and global health. She maintains active practice in emergency medicine, serving as an attending physician in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Expert Witness Qualifications - Offers expert testimony and consulting services in matters involving emergency department operations, standards of care in acute settings, trauma response, and emergency systems design. - Able to analyze and articulate clinical decisions, protocols, documentation, and institutional practices in a clear, compelling manner for legal proceedings. - Comfortable with a wide spectrum of emergency care scenarios including trauma, critical illness, acute diagnostics, procedural interventions, and systems-based ...