Emergency Medicine Expert Witnesses in Illinois

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of emergency medicine expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on emergency medicine and related issues. Emergency medicine 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 emergency medicine expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Stroke, Trauma, Medical Malpractice, Sepsis, Aortic Dissection, Emergency, Emergency Medicine, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Urgent Care, Ems, Heart Attack, Medication Error, Negligence, and Pediatrics.

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Seth P Womack, MD, FAAEM

Emergency Medicine Physician - Highly Experienced

Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Airway Management, Central Line Placement, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Stroke, Appendicitis, epidural abscess, aortic dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Medical Necessity, pediatric emergency, head trauma, billing, cost analysis, emergency trauma, trauma
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Active Practitioner of Emergency Medicine. Has work experience at a level 1 trauma center and its associated freestanding emergency room. Recognized by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine as having expertise in pediatric, trauma, neurological, and cardiac resuscitation. ATLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certified. ATLS course instructor. Completion of The Difficult Airway Course: Emergency™. Undergraduate Degree, Magna Cum Laude, in biomedical engineering. Licensed in Louisiana and Texas. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses. Experienced flight physician. Skilled in utilization of video laryngoscopy for emergency airway management and in bedside ultrasound procedures.

Gary W Tamkin, MD, FACEP

Gary W Tamkin MD Inc

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - General emergency medical malpractice, all sizes of EDs:small community to tertiary academic, EMS, paramedic, law enforcement, helicopter, administration, disruptive physician
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician. I have been called upon to express opinions in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, negligence, standard of care, and causation. I am involved in both plaintiff and defense cases. My qualifications include: o Award-winning emergency medicine physician in active practice with 30 years clinical experience. o Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine (Volunteer) at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine o Current VP of company that staffs 500 emergency departments, helping to oversee more than 5000 providers in risk management and quality assurance issues o Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians o Past President of the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians o Medical Director of California Highway Patrol o Extensive publication and speaking experience in the area of emergency medicine o Experienced expert witness I pride myself...

Glenn Birnbaum, MD FACEP

Emergency Medicine - Failure to Diagnose Expert

Emergency Medicine - Failure to Diagnose, Pain and suffering, Trauma, Motor vehicle accident, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, MI, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, PE, Aortic Aneurysm, Appendicitis, Ischemic Bowel, Stroke, TIA, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Infections
Hi, I’m Dr. Glenn Birnbaum, a residency-trained, board-certified Emergency Medicine Specialist and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. In addition to over 30 years’ experience in clinical practice as an emergency physician, I have extensive additional experience as core faculty for an emergency medicine residency training program, leadership of several high-volume, high-acuity emergency departments, and leadership of a large regional Emergency Physician group. I specialize in Emergency Room Failure to Diagnose cases and have assisted attorneys in over 100 personal injury and medical malpractice cases, including frequent trial and deposition testimony in federal court and state courts nationwide. As an emergency medicine expert, I diligently review the facts of the matter at hand, identify all the relevant issues, and provide an extensive analysis of the matter. Hallmarks of my work as an expert include: clear, consistent, well-supported opinions, explanatio...

Ankur Dhawan, DO

Delnor Hospital

geneva, Illinois
Emergency Medicine, Obesity - Emergency, rmtala, adults, Cardiac, obesity, geriatric, dvt, pe, ER, neurological, pediatrics, accident, AAA
I am a practicing ER physician for almost 15 years in the same hospital, in Chicago suburbs. I am loyal, honest and believe in clarity in one's work. I am the assistant director of our Emergency room for last years. I have been involved in various quality care projects and am highly regarded at my place of work, recently receiving physician of the year award.

Alissa Gorelick, DO

Northbrook, Illinois
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medicine, Physician Consultant, Medical Malpractice Expert, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Legal Consultant, Rural Medicine, Risk Management
Accomplished board-certified Emergency Medicine physician leader with over 15 years of clinical and administrative experience. Medical malpractice and claims review for a large corporate medical group including standard of care analysis, collaboration with counsel and physician litigation support. Seasoned medical director and clinical consultant with in-depth experience in risk management, medical administration, and advisory roles. Developed and implemented peer review programs, physician coaching and evidence-based medicine protocols. Expert in clinical quality and patient care. Licensure and Certifications: American Board of Emergency Medicine Advanced Cardiac Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support Advanced Trauma Life Support

Ronald Himmelman, MD

Glencoe, Illinois
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Toxicology - Stroke, sepsis, myocardial infarction, infections, trauma, medication side effects, drug testing, alcohol issues, intoxication, prison and jail medicine
I am Board-Certified in Internal Medicine as well, yet have exclusively practiced Emergency Medicine for the past 35 years, first in a county hospital setting, followed by working in a few private hospitals, where I practice presently. I am Board -Certified in Emergency Medicine since 1988 and have been recertified every 10 years since then, with the latest coming just two months ago. In addition, I have been Board-Certified in Medical Toxicology.

Usama Khalid, MD FACEP AEMUS FPD

Emergency Physician - Emergency Ultrasonography

Clear Medical Experts

Illinois
Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound - Airway management, Resuscitation, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Blood clots, Emergency Obstetrics, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, POCUS, Medication Error, Testicular torsion, Aneurysm, Ovarian torsion, Delayed diagnosis, Misdiagnosis, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Negligence, ER utilization
Dr. Khalid is a board-certified Emergency Medicine (EM) Physician with fellowship training and certification in Emergency Ultrasound. Currently practicing in Georgia, has more than 8 years of experience working in a myriad of clinical settings. These range from busy urban trauma centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and prestigious academic institutions to community and suburban settings. He spent many years as a highly awarded educator at Emory University School of Medicine, mentoring a multitude of medical students, residents and young physicians from all specialties. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Khalid has spoken at multiple national conferences on various topics in Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS), in addition to contributing as an author on medical books relating to EM and POCUS. He has also served as the Emergency Ultrasound Director at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, creating and perfecting systems for POCUS integration among c...

Paul Louis, MD

Medical Legal Consults

Illinois
Emergency Medicine - Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack/MI, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism/PE, Testicular Torsion, Ectopic Pregnancy, Medical Necessity, Sepsis, Head trauma, EMTALA, Rape, Pyelonephritis, Veteran disability evaluator, PACT ACT, allergic reaction, suicide, psychosis
Dr. Louis is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is a full-time practitioner of emergency medicine at a community emergency department. He has had experience in a range of practice settings from urgent care facilities and free-standing emergency rooms to trauma centers. His patient population ranges from infants to elderly nursing home patients. He has experience diagnosing and treating multiple serious conditions and also has extensive experience working locum tenens in rural/critical access hospitals. In his career, he has supervised medical students, residents, PAs, and ARNPs. He is also a trained veteran disability evaluator. In his 23 years of practice, he has seen over 100,000 patients. Website: https://medicallegalconsults.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (561) 445-6674 Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude, in Neurobiological Sciences Medical Degree: University of Miami. He is lic...

Jason D. May, MD, FAAEM, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Case Review and Testimony

Illinois
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Emergency Medicine Standard of Care, Community Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Medical Malpractice, Airway/Difficult Airway, Procedural Sedation, Pulmonary Embolism, Trauma, Headache, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Stroke/TPA
Award winning, board-certified emergency medicine physician. Full time clinical practice. Significant leadership experience including former Chief of Staff at Columbus Regional Hospital and Board of Directors of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Experienced teacher and expert witness case reviewer. Recognized by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine as having expertise in pediatric, trauma, neurological, and cardiac resuscitation. Completed multiple SEAK expert witness training courses.

Colin M. O'Dea, M.D.

Illinois
Emergency Medicine - FUT, FUE, Medical Malpractice, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Fast Track, Emergency, Paramedic, Ambulance, EMS, Pre-Hospital, Prehospital, Hair Restoration, Hair Restoration Surgery, Hair Loss, Hair Transplant, Hair Plug, Hair Plugs, Scalp Surgery, Strip Harvest
I graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine and completed an Emergency Medicine residency at Drexel University College of Medicine. I am board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I have been practicing Emergency Medicine for fifteen years, with practice experience in Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Nevada. I have also completed a fellowship in Hair Restoration Surgery with practice experience in Texas and Illinois. I am available as an expert witness for either plaintiffs or defense in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, and Hair Restoration Surgery, including both medical hair restoration and hair transplant surgery.

Kushal R Patel, MD

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Hanover Park, Illinois
Internal Medicine, Hospitalist - Internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, outpatient medicine, primary care, electronic health records, healthcare informatics, urgent care, telemedicine, cardiology, oncology, intensive care, neurology, nephrology, medication error, pulmonology, gastroenterology
Dr. Patel is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He has practiced clinical medicine in diverse settings: private groups, hospital-employed, large academic institutions, smaller community hospitals, and teaching programs. Furthermore, he serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews (JPCRR), an open-access, peer-reviewed medical journal; and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Patel is an EPIC-certified physician informatics lead and develops IT solutions to improve patient care, and health outcomes as well as to reduce errors. He provides expert clinician input in developing solutions for a multitude of quality improvement and healthcare initiatives. Dr. Patel’s diverse experiences in healthcare delivery, quality improvement, healthcare informatics, and medical education make him well-equi...

Andrew Tisser, DO, MBA, CHCQM-PHYADV

Illinois
Emergency Medicine - personal injury, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, failure to diagnose, standard of care, trauma, traumatic injury, cerebral vascular accident, stroke, heart attack, aortic dissection, emergency department, in hospital fall, causation, negligence, compartment syndrome
Hello! I am Dr. Andrew Tisser, a board-certified emergency physician. With a clinical footprint in over 13 diverse hospitals, I've been at the forefront of patient care, ranging from small critical access facilities to huge level 1 trauma centers, spanning both rural and urban settings. My leadership journey has taken me to pivotal roles as Medical Director for both an urgent care facility and a high-volume urban emergency department. As a medicolegal consultant, I’ve been retained by both plaintiff and defense firms in a variety of personal injury and medical malpractice cases. My emphasis? Offering rigorous, evidence-based expert insights on failure to diagnose, standard of care, causation, and all emergency medicine-related concerns. Please understand, that my commitment is to the objective truth of each case. When you reach out, anticipate a prompt, transparent, and unbiased review. Do call or email for an assessment grounded in integrity and expertise.

Matthew Weeks, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician

geneva, Illinois
Emergency Medicine - stroke, ems, trauma, sepsis, pediatrics, respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, gi bleed, emergency, paramedics
I am a board certified emergency medicine physician, and since finishing my residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, have been practicing for 8 years. I currently hold licenses in 6 states, and have benefitted greatly from practicing in a wide array of environments. I was both medical and EMS director of a critical access hospital in Arizona for 4 years, where I regularly reviewed and critiqued cases and documentation within the hospital, as well as for surrounding hospitals and EMS. I have practiced in almost every setting, from level 1 trauma centers, to small remote locations with access to few resources. In my current role reviewing sepsis cases for a large hospital system, I take pride in providing accurate review and analysis, always in a timely manner You may contact me via email/phone call/text at any time. Will respond in less than an hour Thank you for your interest. I look forward to future endeavors related to emergency medicine cases
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