Legal Medicine Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of legal medicine expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on legal medicine and related issues. Legal 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 legal medicine expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Legal Medicine, Epilepsy, Birth Injuries, Ct, Family Medicine, Gynecology, Headaches, Internal Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Mri, Occupational Medicine, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ultrasound, and Acute Behavioral Health Crisis.

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Richard A. Rubenstein, M.D.

Board Certified Neurologist

Richmond, California
Neurology, Legal Medicine - headaches, concussions, epilepsy, whiplash, discogenic disease, peripheral nerve injury, fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, Alzheimer's, non-Alzheimer's dementia
Fellow of American Academy of Neurology. Certified, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of California Hospitals, San Francisco, California 1979-1994 (UCSF). Active clinical practice. Highly-experienced expert witness (500+ cases, 300+ depositions, 30+ trials, 20+ arbitrations) and independent medical examiner (3,000+ IMEs). Also experiences in fitness for duty examinations, disability evaluations, and chart reviews. Medical-legal matters addressed include: headaches, concussions, epilepsy, whiplash, discogenic disease, peripheral nerve injury, fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, Alzheimer's, non-Alzheimer's dementia, traumatic brain injury, behavioral disorders, trauma, ms/Parkinson's disease, long-term disability.
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Grant E. Barber, MD, MS

Stanford GI Faculty | Harvard MD| IBD & Procedures

Stanford University Hospital

Palo Alto , California
Gastroenterology, Legal Medicine - surgical timing, Crohn's Disease, Bowel Perforation, Ischemic colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Causation, Standard of Care, Biologics Management, Toxic Megacolon, Management of Refractory IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, Intestinal Ultrasonography, Complications of Biological Therapies, IBD, EGD, complications
Dr. Barber is a board‑certified academic gastroenterologist trained at Harvard Medical School and Stanford University, where he is now faculty. He oversees a high‑volume procedural practice (>400 colonoscopies annually) and manages more than 400 tertiary‑level IBD patients requiring advanced biologic and small‑molecule therapies, endoscopic intervention, and intestinal ultrasonography. He developed and directs the Stanford IBD Inpatient Consult Service and serves on the GI Clinical Competency Committee and GI Quality Council, where he helps establish and monitor clinical and procedural safety standards. His expertise includes: • Procedural Standards: Recognition and management of perforations, post‑procedural hemorrhage, and sedation‑related events • IBD Management: Biologic initiation/monitoring (anti‑TNF, IL‑12/23, JAK inhibitors, S1P modulators, integrin inhibitors), refractory disease, and surgical timing • Diagnostic Accuracy: Delayed diagnosis in colorectal cancer, IBD, isch...
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Pejman Golpanian, MD

Tarzana, California
Anesthesiology, Legal Medicine - airway, difficult intubation, brain damage, low oxygen, hypoxia, hypotension, blood pressure, paralysis, narcotics, aspiration, allergic reaction, pregnancy, epidural, awareness, drug interaction, positioning, numbness, ultrasound, nerve injury, nerve block
Dr. Pejman Golpanian is a highly experienced, board-certified Anesthesiologist actively practicing in California. He currently practices and holds privileges at 40+ outpatient ambulatory surgical centers, dental offices, and multiple Hospitals in the Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, and Thousand Oaks areas. He has performed well over 15,000 successful anesthetic procedures and is highly trained in all aspects of anesthesiology including general anesthesia, dental anesthesia (with a current dental anesthesia license), regional anesthesia with ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks, neuro-axial spinal and epidural anesthesia, and sedation with monitored anesthesia care. Dr. Golpanian is an active expert consultant for the Medical Board of California assisting investigators, prosecutors, and administrative law judges in understanding the medical aspects of a medical-legal case. He provides clinical expertise and testimony regarding the practice of medicine and can e...
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Roberto Contreras II, MD, CLCP

California Life Care Planning Association

Seal Beach, California
Life Care Planning, Internal Medicine - medical billing, life care planner, hospitalist, medical devices, medical management, medical coding, legal medicine, legal nurse consulting, nurse practitioner, obstetrics and gynecology, addiction medicine, family medicine, general practice, gynecology, consultative examinations
The California Life Care Planning Association was created by experts in the field of Life Care Planning, with more than 30 years of experience working in the health care industry. All of our professionals are Certified Life Care Planners, as well as active medical practitioners dedicated to assessing lifetime cost of care for individuals with catastrophic injuries/illness. What sets us apart from many other Life Care Planning organizations and individuals is that all of our Life Care Planners have active direct experience with patient care. We hold ourselves to a higher standard and hold all of our affiliates to that same higher standard. Whether it be plaintiff, defense , or any other client, our methodology is transparent and consistent. Given the healthcare backgrounds of our founders, all Life Care Plans and services are overseen by a Physician. Similar to a hospital setting, many of our services go through "rounding" with senior partners and physicians to make sure we are keep...
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Julia W. Auerbach, MD, JD

MD Consult Services

Sandy Hook, Connecticut
Family Medicine, General Practice - Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Men’s Health, Standard of Care, Cancer Diagnosis, Medical Records Review, Electronic Medical Records (Cerner), Legal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Health Care, Diabetes, Supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, Failure to Diagnose
Dr. Auerbach is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician in active practice. In addition to her clinical duties, she recently served for two years as the Medical Director of her Family Medicine practice, where she led and supervised MDs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and medical students. Dr. Auerbach is also a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Vermont, American University of the Caribbean, and Ross University Schools of Medicine. Dr. Auerbach received her A.B. in Psychology from Princeton University, and her Law and Medical Degrees from the University of Connecticut. She was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in 1991. She is available to provide expert witness consultation services for both plaintiff and defense cases.
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Marc F. Glickstein, MD, FACR

Ocean Ridge, Florida
Radiology, Neuroradiology - Diagnostic Radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, mammography, musculoskeletal radiology, general radiology, medical imaging, demonstrative evidence (medical), computed tomography, legal medicine, spine radiology
Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Active clinical practice in Radiology for over 30 years, Senior Staff appointment to 10 different CT area hospitals, Experience as expert witness and medico-legal consultant (both defense and plaintiff), Founder of Medivence, a service for production of Medical Demonstrative Evidence ( www.medivence.net ), Teaching faculty at University of CT Medical School, Florida Atlantic Medical School Consultant to State of CT Department of Public Health, Fellow of The American College of Radiology, Past President and Officer of The Radiology Society of CT, Author of over 25 peer-reviewed articles
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Candace G Laryea, MD, MHA, LCP-C, CHLCP

Extensive experience MD Life Care Planner

MD Catastrophic care Consultants

New Port Richey, Florida
Occupational Medicine, Legal Medicine - Occupational Medicine, Worker's Compensation, Physician Life Care Planner, Automobile Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Non Catastrophic Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Koney is a physician who has authored over 150 life care plans and has given testimony in multiple depositions/ trials. For more than 20 years Dr. Koney has treated patients in the Tampa Bay area. For the past 10 years Dr. Koney has practiced Occupational Medicine and served as Medical Director for 4 Concentra clinics seeing patients who experienced work injury or who were seeking Urgent Care services. Additionally Dr. Koney was asked to provide consulting services to a Fortune 500 company to work as the Medical Lead on the COVID response team where she subsequently served as acting Chief Medical Officer of the North American division. Currently, Dr. Koney serves as Chief Medical Officer of an Occupational Medicine Practice treating patients and providing consulting services.
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Hal S Pineless, DO, FACN, FAAN

General Adult Neurology Expert Witness

NeuroCare Institute of Central Florida

Winter Park, Florida
Neurology - Independent Medical Exams, Medical Records Reviews, Legal Medicine, Stroke, Epilepsy, Dementia, Falls, Osteopathic Medicine, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Headaches, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neck & Back Pain, Concussions and head injuries
Board Certified - American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry Dr. Pineless has served Central Florida at both the state and local levels. He was President of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) from 2012-2013. He was FOMA District President for Central Florida prior to his state presidency. Dr. Pineless is currently a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association Medical Sports Advisory Committee. He served as Chief of Staff at Florida Hospital East Orlando for many years. Dr. Pineless was honored as Physician of the Year on multiple occasions by the hospital. He was on the Florida Hospital Board of Trustees for 4 years. He was elected by his peers as a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Board of Neurologists and Psychiatrists and Fellow in the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Pineless served as medical director for NeuLife Rehabilitation in Mt. Dora, FL from 2014-2017. Dr. Pineless was named as one of Orlando Magazine’s Top Doctors on numerous...
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Bruce G Livingston, D.O., J.D.

Medical case review, no merit no charge-lawyers

MedWitness, Ltd.

Skokie, Illinois
Legal Medicine, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Medical Legal Consultant, Medical Case Consultant, Medical Malpractice Consultant, Medical Malpractice Expert, Medical Malpractice Case Review, Personal Injuries, Birth Injuries, Emergency Medical Services, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology & Spine, Family Medicine
NO MERIT - NO CHARGE CASE REVIEWS FOR LAW FIRMS. Bruce Livingston is a physician & surgeon licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches in the State of Illinois and degree in law. He has participated and consulted in a high number of complex medical litigation across the Country in all specialties. He also has experience in medical patents and medical commercial litigation. He owns MedWitness, Ltd. We review any type of medical case in any specialty within 72 hours. If your case does not have merit or if it does but counsel does not wish to proceed there is no charge for the consultation and/or review. We have decades of experience across the nation evaluating medical-legal cases and can tell you very quickly if the case has medical merit and what it might be worth. We are able to assist in the case set up and suggest as well as procure appropriate medical experts who will themselves testify for you. We are also available to serve as on going non-testifying experts to d...
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Nicholas King, MD, JD

Experienced Inpatient Neurologist and Attorney

Indianapolis, Indiana
Neurology, Legal Medicine - Neurological infectious diseases, Neuro-hospitalist, Stroke, Hospital-based neurology, TBI, MRI, Seizures, CT, Epilepsy, Neuroradiology, Inpatient, Telemedicine, ICU, Tele-neurology, Critical care, Motor vehicle accident, Neuroradiology
I have been a hospital-based (inpatient) neurologist for my entire 18-year career. I have worked in an academic setting as a faculty at Indiana University School of Medicine and at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. I have also worked at multiple community-based hospitals in Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Virginia. After practicing full-time for several years, I went to law school and I am currently admitted to the Bar in Indiana. I have worked with many attorneys in Indiana, consulting on medical malpractice and personal injury cases. As an attorney, I have deposed physicians and nurses and I have been deposed myself as an expert witness. I currently practice part time as a locum tenens inpatient neurologist. I have seen thousands of inpatients and have expertise in both common and rare neurological conditions. I have treated thousands of stroke patients and I stay up to date with all the AHA/ASA guidelines. I have treated hundreds of patients...
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Raymond Wright, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness and IME provider

Treasure State Occupational Health, Livingston Health Care

Bozeman, Montana
Emergency Medicine, Legal Medicine - Trauma, Wound Care, Sepsis, Infectious Disease, Acute Cardiac Care, Stroke and CVA, Respiratory Emergency, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacology, Emergency Orthopedic Care, Acute Behavioral Health Crisis, Expert Witness, Cardiology, Independent Medical Examination, Standard of Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, Pulmonology, Medication
Raymond Wright, MD, FACEP Board Certified in Emergency Medicine Professional Profile: Dr. Wright is an emergency physician, with over 25 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings, from high-volume, level 1 and 2 trauma centers, to rural critical access facilities. He can provide expert analysis and testimony for plaintiff and defense in medicolegal cases, criminal cases, and for medical records and peer review. He has the proven ability to communicate and translate complex medical concepts clearly to give understandable context to cases. Dr. Wright can also help to define and apply Standards of Care in specific clinical situations. Areas of Expertise: • Trauma and wound care • Sepsis and infectious disease • Acute cardiac care • Acute stroke management • Traumatic Brain Injury • Respiratory emergencies • Toxicology • Clinical pharmacology • Emergency orthopedic care • Acute behavioral health crisis management Relevant Experience: • Over 25 years in clinical emerge...
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Harry F Hull, MD

HF Hull & Associates, LLC

Reno, Nevada
Infectious Diseases, Legal Medicine - Coronnavirus, COVID-19, Food Poisoning, E. coli, Salmonella, Norovirus, Campylobacter, Hepatitis, Listeria, Influenza, MRSA, Legionnaires, Forensic Epidemiology
40 years experience in infectious disease control including Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, state epidemiologist for 2 states. Expertise - infectious diseases, foodborne illness, disease transmission, outbreak investigation, epidemiology. Board certified in pediatrics. 15 years experience as an expert witness. Retained in nearly 300 cases with more than 50 depositions and trials. Cases include Listeria from Cantaloupe; Salmonella from peanut butter, peanut paste, white pepper and chain restaurants; E. Coli from chain restaurants; Campylobacter from peas; Yersinia from pasteurized milk; occupational MRSA; Hepatitis C transmitted in medical settings, Legionnaire's Disease. Former member of the ACIP, the CDC committee that sets vaccination policy in the US. In depth knowledge of current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. Managed SARS and anthrax responses and bioterrorism planning for the State of Minnesota. Served as WHO consultant for 2009 influenza pa...
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Marc F. Glickstein, MD, FACR

New Jersey
Radiology, Neuroradiology - Diagnostic Radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, mammography, musculoskeletal radiology, general radiology, medical imaging, demonstrative evidence (medical), computed tomography, legal medicine, spine radiology
Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Active clinical practice in Radiology for over 30 years, Senior Staff appointment to 10 different CT area hospitals, Experience as expert witness and medico-legal consultant (both defense and plaintiff), Founder of Medivence, a service for production of Medical Demonstrative Evidence ( www.medivence.net ), Teaching faculty at University of CT Medical School, Florida Atlantic Medical School Consultant to State of CT Department of Public Health, Fellow of The American College of Radiology, Past President and Officer of The Radiology Society of CT, Author of over 25 peer-reviewed articles
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Marc F. Glickstein, MD, FACR

New York
Radiology, Neuroradiology - Diagnostic Radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, mammography, musculoskeletal radiology, general radiology, medical imaging, demonstrative evidence (medical), computed tomography, legal medicine, spine radiology
Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Active clinical practice in Radiology for over 30 years, Senior Staff appointment to 10 different CT area hospitals, Experience as expert witness and medico-legal consultant (both defense and plaintiff), Founder of Medivence, a service for production of Medical Demonstrative Evidence ( www.medivence.net ), Teaching faculty at University of CT Medical School, Florida Atlantic Medical School Consultant to State of CT Department of Public Health, Fellow of The American College of Radiology, Past President and Officer of The Radiology Society of CT, Author of over 25 peer-reviewed articles
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Marc F. Glickstein, MD, FACR

Pennsylvania
Radiology, Neuroradiology - Diagnostic Radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, mammography, musculoskeletal radiology, general radiology, medical imaging, demonstrative evidence (medical), computed tomography, legal medicine, spine radiology
Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Active clinical practice in Radiology for over 30 years, Senior Staff appointment to 10 different CT area hospitals, Experience as expert witness and medico-legal consultant (both defense and plaintiff), Founder of Medivence, a service for production of Medical Demonstrative Evidence ( www.medivence.net ), Teaching faculty at University of CT Medical School, Florida Atlantic Medical School Consultant to State of CT Department of Public Health, Fellow of The American College of Radiology, Past President and Officer of The Radiology Society of CT, Author of over 25 peer-reviewed articles
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David M Schwartz, DO

Physician Executive Privileges /Payment Denials

Memphis , Tennessee
Hospital Administration, Legal Medicine - Negligent Credentialing, Denial of Privileges, Denial of Credentials, Suspension of Privileges, Revocation of Privileges, MedicaL Staff Bylaws, Peer Review Process, Insurance Denials /Appeals, Physician Education on Documentation, Physician Care Protocols, Case Management, Utilization, Regulatory Issues
30yr history of a Physician Executive, Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Served as the Chief Medical Officer on every level from facility to regional to corporate. I am an expert in all aspects of Physician Credentialing/Privileging. I have represented both the physician and the facility side of denials of initial privileges to suspension and revocation of privilege. Extensive experience in representing medical staffs & facilities with regards to complaints from the Regulatory Authorities regarding Negligent Credentialing. I have also worked with Plaintiff Counsel regarding Negligent Credentialing Issues. Have been key advisor to Medical Staffs on revisions of their bylaws with expertise surrounding privileges, credentialing, peer review, suspension and revocation of providers . I have successfully overturned 1, 2 and 3rd level Insurance Denials. Have extensive experience of presenting to the Administrative Judge to overturn these 3rd level denials, Served as an Appeals Revi...
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Marco Britton, MD, MPH, CMLE

Occupational Medicine, IMEs & Life Care Plans

Insight Expert Solutions

Arlington, Texas
Occupational Medicine, Independent Medical Examinations - Occupational Medicine, IME, Life Care Planning, Disability, Legal Medicine, Noise, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Asbestos, Blood Borne Pathogen, Silica, Heat, Amputations, Respirator, OSHA, Public Health, Workers' Compensation, Impairment Evaluation, Heavy Metals
I am a board-certified physician expert in the field of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (OEM). I have nearly 12 years of experience in OEM and workers' compensation. I also am a certified medicolegal evaluator (CMLE). My expertise includes workplace and personal injury evaluation and management (musculoskeletal injuries, eye injuries, lacerations, etc.) and hazardous exposure evaluation and management (heavy metals, asbestos, chemicals, blood borne pathogens, noise, heat and more), I also evaluate and give opinions on causation, extent of injury, maximum medical improvement, impairment, disability and ability to return to work. I am trained in the utilization of the following regulatory standards: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and more. I am also experienced in using the following evidence-based resources: Official Disability Guidelines (ODG), MDG...
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Christopher S Murphy, MD, JD, FACOG

OBGYN MD-JD | Medico-Legal Expert (20+ yrs)

Ogden Clinic

Ogden, Utah
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Legal Medicine - OB/Gyn Board Certified, Labor and Delivery Specialist, Laborist, Operative Deliveries Forceps/Vacuum, Cesarean Section Complications, Birth Injuries, Shoulder Dystocia, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Fetal Distress, Birth Trauma, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hysterectomy Complications, Gynecology
I am a Board-Certified OB-GYN with 20 years of experience, having received intensive, high-level training at premier military hospitals. I completed my undergraduate studies at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN, and earned my medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. I then completed my internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA. In addition to my medical training, I earned my law degree in just 2.5 years from Arizona Summit Law School in Phoenix, AZ. I am a licensed attorney and an active member of both the Arizona and Utah State Bars. Currently based in Ogden, Utah, I serve as the OB/GYN Department Chair and Laborist Director at two Level I Trauma Center hospitals. With over 6,000 deliveries, thousands of surgical procedures, and countless patient encounters, I have extensive experience diagnosing, managing, and treating a full spectrum of obstetric and gyn...
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David Boll, DC CPC PES

Chiropractic Standard of Care Expert, VAD, MedMal

Expert Opinions / Comprehensive Chiropractic Services

Adell, Wisconsin
Chiropractic, Medical Coding - Sports Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Chiropractic malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, motor vehicle collisions, independent medical examinations, legal medicine, physical therapy, coding, standard of care, scope of practice, insurance fraud, benefits, Taft- Hartley, personal injury, informed consent
Dr. Boll has extensive medicolegal experience and has been in practice since 1992. He has been retained nationwide for various cases. Dr. Boll assists numerous entities (law enforcement, law firms, insurance carriers, TPAs) as an Expert Witness, Consulting Witness, CPT and diagnostic coding issues, File Review, and Independent Medical Examinations, along with internal educational programs. He is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC and a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) from NASM. Dr. Boll has active licenses in both Wisconsin and Michigan. He continues to practice within his athletic training and conditioning facility, serving two school districts and consulting with professional racing sanctioning bodies regarding race weekend injury concerns. Dr. Boll was a former Chiropractic Services Director for an insurance company, where he assisted in writing guidelines, sitting on appeals panels, and establishing internal review and claims processing measures. He is...
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