Geriatrics Expert Witnesses in Florida
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of geriatrics expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on geriatrics and related issues. Geriatrics 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 geriatrics expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Geriatrics, Falls, Dementia, Diabetes, Long Term Care, Nursing Home, Weight Loss, Assisted Living, Internal Medicine, Nursing Homes, Obesity, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Stroke, and Addiction Medicine.
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Sonja Rosen, MD, FACP, AGSF
Cedars-Sinai
Geriatrics, Internal Medicine
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Gerontology, Elder abuse, life expectancy, falls, functional decline, medical malpractice, standard of care, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, accidents, neglect, hospice, palliative care, goals of care, end of life
I have 20 years experience as an expert witness. I am a Professor of Medicine and have extensive experience as a medical director, chief and clinician and can opine on standard of care in hospital, nursing home, assisted living facilities, and ambulatory care setting, as well as life expectancy, functional decline, elder abuse and neglect. I am a subject matter expert in geriatric syndromes including but not limited to dementia, delirium, falls and injury prevention, polypharmacy, functional decline, goals of care. I am triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine.
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Gregg E Davis, MD, MBA
Nursing Home Physican Expert - 30 years
Gregg Davis MD MBA Ltd.
Family Medicine, Nursing Homes
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Nursing home falls, nursing home death, nursing home abuse, nursing home decubitus ulcers, pneumonia, nursing home fractures, skin ulcers, sepsis, pressure ulcers, aspiration, geriatrics, dehydration, dementia, cellulitis, office practice, hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, urinary infection
I am a practicing, board-certified family physician with thirty-nine years of clinical experience caring for patients in offices, hospitals, emergency rooms, and nursing homes. My experience includes serving thirty years as the medical director at three skilled care and one assisted care nursing facility. I have provided direct care to thousands of patients at five skilled care facilities and one assisted care nursing faculty. Additionally, I have had more than 150,000 out-patient and 50,000 inpatient encounters. I can provide expert consultation if your firm needs an experienced family physician to review a case, give a certificate of merit, and testify. In addition, I provide service to plaintiff firms, defense firms, and insurance companies.
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Shuja Hassan, MD
Nursing Home and Medical Care of Elderly expert
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Geriatrics, Long Term Care
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nursing homes, assisted living, falls, fractures, pressure ulcers, bed sores, wound care, dehydration, delirium, pneumonia, sepsis, aspiration, functional decline, neglect, dementia, infection, elder abuse, urinary tract infection, UTI, restraints
Award-winning geriatrician in active clinical practice. Fellowship trained. Sees patients in the office, hospital, and nursing home. 26 years of nursing home experience with 18 years as a Medical Director. Extensive teaching experience. Pitt faculty. Former two-time President of Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society-Western Division.
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Uzair Z Hammad, DPT, NCS, ATP
Board-Certified Neurologic PT Expert SCI, TBI, CVA
Orlando, Florida
Physical Therapy, Neurology
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Brain injury, Spinal manipulation, Spinal cord injury, Contractures, Debility, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Stroke, Rehab, Technology, Robotics, Falls, Geriatrics, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Nursing Home, Amputation, Prosthetics
Dr. Uzair "Z" Hammad, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with board certification in neurologic physical therapy (NCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and credentialing as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) through RESNA; which is a combination held by very few clinicians nationally. He completed a formal Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency through the University of Central Florida and Orlando Health, one of the country's premier neurologic rehabilitation programs, and currently serves as one of three Rehabilitation Clinical Specialists at Orlando Health's nationally recognized, CARF-accredited Advanced Rehabilitation Institute in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Hammad's clinical practice focuses exclusively on medically complex neurologic populations, including spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), degenerative conditions, and stroke. He maintains a longitudinal outcomes database for all SCI, TBI, and stroke admissions at...
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JOSEPH A RODRIGUEZ, MD
Family Medicine, Outpatient & Inpatient
JOSEPH A RODRIGUEZ, MD, PA
PLANTATION, Florida
Family Medicine, Hospitalist
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Hospitalist, Outpatient/Ambulatory Medicine, urgent care medicine, addiction medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, Indian Health Service medicine, Medicare Advantage practitioner
IVY LEAGUE and TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER-HOUSTON-trained, Board-Certified, American Board of Family Medicine (recertified 2015) Broward County Government: Rape and Child Crisis Center, nonCPT Medical Director; Addiction and Recovery Center, Assistant Medical Director; Jessie Trice Federally qualified Comm Health System-Clinic Physician.
BLS and ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certified, Recent Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hospital Staff member: Cleveland Clinic Florida-Weston (17 years; until 5/25/2018), Memorial Regional, Memorial Regional, Memorial Pembroke and HCA Westside Regional hospitals, Native fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written), French (can converse and read); Medical Expert to Florida Board of Medicine.
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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-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.
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Daniel W Komforti, PT, DPT, CIDN, PRA-C, SFMA-C
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Lake Mary, Florida
Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical
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Geriatrics, Sports, Private Practice, Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation, Malpractice, Disability Claims, Contracture Prevention, Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation, Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise, Neuromuscular Re-education, Gait Training, Therapeutic Activity, Falls, Outpatient, Evaluation, Plan of Care Development
With experience as a licensed physical therapist since 2020, Dr. Daniel Komforti is dedicated to optimizing human performance, particularly in the areas of orthopedic care, geriatric rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, and private practice. In 2022, Dr. Komforti founded New Horizons Physical Therapy, where he combined evidence-based practices with a personalized touch to help clients reach their peak potential. He now serves as the Clinic Director for Core Values Physical Therapy and Wellness. Dr. Komforti specializes in treating a range of conditions, from musculoskeletal injuries to movement dysfunctions, and is passionate about improving quality of life through movement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Komforti has served as an expert witness in several legal cases, including cases involving patient neglect in long-term care facilities, medical malpractice related to rotator cuff repairs, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). His background in both clinical practice and lega...
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Elizabeth M McKinney
Forensic Speech Pathologist and Expert Witness
Forensic SLP Consulting Services, LLC
Melbourne, Florida
Speech-Language Pathology, Geriatrics
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Dysphagia, Choking, Aspiration Pneumonia, Weight Loss, Dehydration, Malnutriiton, Dementia, Stroke/ CVA, TBI, Developmental Disabilities, Cognitive Impairments, Communication Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, SLP, Neurogenic Disorders, Swallowing Disorders
As a forensic speech-language pathologist with 18 years of experience, I specialize in legal consulting and expert witnessing services for both plaintiff and defense medical malpractice and nursing home neglect cases nationwide. My expertise is in cases involving dysphagia, choking, aspiration, weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, developmental disabilities, dementia, and neurogenic disorders such as stroke, TBI, and Parkinson’s disease.
As a graduate of the University of Florida, I received my BA in communication sciences and disorders and gerontology in 2006, and a MA in speech-language pathology in 2008. I hold additional certifications in dysphagia management and Parkinson's Disease and am a Certified Dementia Provider (CDP). With a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), I am qualified to opine on legal cases nationwide. I’m committed to evidence-based practices and maintaining the standard of care in speech-langua...
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Miriam Zylberglait, MD, FACP, dipABOM
3x Board Certified MD: Geriatrics-Obesity-Int Med
Aventura, Florida
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics
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Falls, Geriatric syndromes, Cognitive impairment, Mental capacity, Delirium dementia, Chronic disease, Medication Errors, Obesity , Assisted Living, GLP1 - Ozempic, Mismanagement, Nursing home, pressure ulcer prevention, Weight loss, Elder abuse, personal injury, Caregiver Negligence, Functional decline , Malpractice, wrongful death
I am a triple board-certified physician (Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine), licensed in Florida and Texas, with over 20 years of combined clinical and academic experience. I offer expert witness and consulting services in cases involving geriatric care, elderly abuse and neglect, geriatric syndromes, functional and cognitive decline and disability, personal injury, obesity medicine, chronic disease management, among others.
In addition to my clinical work, I have held academic and leadership positions in medical education, which have strengthened my ability to communicate effectively—not only in precise clinical terms for professional audiences, but also in clear, accessible language when explaining complex medical issues to judges, attorneys, and jurors.
Since 2024, I have served as a medical expert in legal cases addressing standards of care, disability assessments, and complex medical conditions across the lifespan. My services include thorough chart reviews,...
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Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Expert
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting Services, LLC.
Florida
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Nursing homes, rehab hospitals, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgical protocols, falls, sexual assault, training, orthopedics, pressure sores, transfers, restraints, fall risk assessment, supervision, ergonomics, medical necessity, billing, oncology, outpatient, neurological
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing homes, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 9+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants and aides.
Pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes autism spectrum disorders, Angelman’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric surgery, Cerebral Palsy, muscular dystrophy, falls, falling off equipment.
Adult Physical Therapy (PT) experience includes patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, Achilles repairs, rotator cuff repairs, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, orthopedics, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, carpal tunnel repair, lum...
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Henry Schneiderman, MD MACP
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Geriatrics, Nursing Homes
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Internal medicine, Communication failure, Autopsy. Anatomic pathology, Hospice/Palliative Care, Long-term care, Doctor-patient and Doctor-family relationships, Compassion, History-taking, Physical exam, Nonverbal communication, Medical record/EMR, Resident and medical student supervision
Am boarded in three areas: Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Anatomic pathology and have practiced and taught extensively in all these.
Current faculty appointment at full Professor level in two medical school and one school of nursing. Have worked extensively with nurse practitioners (APRNs) and collaborated on both legislation and education and publication with them. Co-author of three medical textbooks (first author of one) and author on over 400 medical journal articles, more than half as first author. Extremely extensive experience supervising and administering internal medicine trainees (residents, interns, fellows, medical students) and pathology trainees.
Master, American College of Physicians (a lifetime achievement award in internal medicine).
Have medicolegal experience from Connecticut, where I practiced until 2020.
Published poet; published artwork. Many essays in medical humanities in addition to extensive bioscientific publications.
Much more particulars on CV.
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Jeff Stone, DO, MPH, FCCWS
Wound Care Experienced (Army/Civilian)- 38 Years
Wound Care Consultants
Florida
Wound Care, Nursing Homes
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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...
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Dina Oster, MD
Hospitalist and Primary Care Physician
TRINITY, Florida
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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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 ...
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Nicole Dawson, PT, PhD, FNAP
Geriatrics | Award Winning Scholar & Educator
Golden Age Consultants, LLC
Orlando, Florida
Geriatrics, Physical Therapy
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Aging, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, Falls, Exercise, Functional Assessment and Evaluation, Plan of Care Development, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Outpatient, Cognition, Geriatrics, Geriatric Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Assisted Living
Nicole Dawson, PT, PhD, FNAP (Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, Emeritus) is an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy of the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida and Director of the ALIVE (Aging & Longevity Initiatives for Vitality & Enrichment) Lab at UCF. Dr. Dawson is a Board Certified Geriatric Physical Therapist Emeritus with over 20 years of clinical experience along with a PhD in Adult Development & Aging Psychology from Cleveland State University.
She has been recognized for excellence in her field by the National Academies of Practice as a Distinguished Scholar Fellow, the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy through receipt of the Distinguished Educator Award, the American Physical Therapy Association being awarded the Margaret L. Moore Outstanding New Academic Faculty Award, and the University of Central Florida with the Teaching Incentive Program Award. Her current area of research includes deve...
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