Hospital Administration Expert Witnesses in Nebraska

Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration - COVID, overdose, anaphylaxis, appendicitis, fraud, hospital administration, mental health, aortic dissection, sexual assault, myocardial infarction, fractures, negligence, sepsis, wound care, trauma, cardiac arrest, brain hemorrhage, stroke, medical devices, aneurysm

Background: Dr. Kella is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who practices in the Washington, D.C. area. In his twenty years of practice, he has worked both clinically and as a hospital executive in large hospital systems and has received awards for hospital safety and quality initiatives. He currently practices in the Washington, D.C. area and has been retained in high-profile civil and federal matters by firms across the country. Dr. Kella has both a clinical and executive background, with an MBA in hospital administration and 15 years of experience in hospital administrative and consulting roles. He is frequently retained for his expertise in corporate negligence and complex hospital administrative matters. He is also a chief medical officer and an experienced health tech expert, and he has been retained for his experience with medical devices and products. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine, and a highly experienced expert witness, having reviewed over 400 ...

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - 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...

Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration - Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Hospital Administration, ED Medical Director, Hospital Negligence, Central Line Placement, Heart Attack, Appendicitis, Sepsis, Aneurysm, Blood Clots, Pneumonia, Emergency Medicine, Thoracic Aortic Dissection (TAD), Hospital Standard of Care, CMO, Systemic Failure, CVA, TPA Window, Medical Expert Witness

Emergency Medicine • Chief Medical Officer • Healthcare Leadership Clinically active Emergency Medicine physician with dual training in Emergency and Internal Medicine, and a distinguished track record in executive leadership roles. I bring deep expertise in both frontline care and healthcare system oversight, with a focused interest in identifying and analyzing the root causes of systemic medical errors to improve quality and patient safety. Former Chief Medical Officer of a 278-bed hospital Medical Director – Emergency Medicine & Occupational Health Consultant to KEPRO (QIO for over 30 states) – Standard of Care Evaluations Frequent CME Speaker on “The Anatomy of Systemic Errors” Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP) Fellow of American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) Fellow of American Association for Physician Leadership (FAAPL) Fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)

Omaha, NE, Nebraska

Nurse, Critical Care Medicine - Heart, Vascular, Neurology, Trauma, Emergency, Hospital Administration, Electronic ICU, telemedicine

Seasoned nurse leader and educator with nearly 20 years of experience in critical care, emergency, and trauma services. Former Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Full-time faculty at Creighton University College of Nursing, bringing real-world expertise to nursing education. Master’s in Nursing with a focus on Healthcare Administration; doctoral candidate in Nursing Administration and Leadership. Expert in standards of care, medical record review, and evidence-based practice. Recognized "40 Under 40" nurse leader, experienced board member, and certified in Hospital Incident Command. Skilled at delivering clear, thorough, and objective expert opinions.