Military Expert Witnesses

San Diego, California

Emergency Medicine, Military - Minority, Academic, Military, Diving Medicine, Community Medicine, Overseas, Executive Medicine, Urgent Care, Telemedicine, Resident Supervision, Stroke and TIA, Fracture, Failure to Diagnose, Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Appendicitis, Infection, Headache, Heart Attack, Trauma

- Board-certified in Emergency Medicine - Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) - Bachelor of Science (BS) Chemistry with minor in Biochemistry from Duke University - Medical degree (MD) from the Uniformed Services University, the nation’s military medical school - Retired US Navy Captain with over 25 years of active duty service - Full time expert clinician with broad clinical experiences encompassing academic, community, rural, and overseas hospitals - Extensive combat trauma experience with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan serving as Trauma Tram Leader for complex trauma resuscitations - Prior Chair Emergency Medicine Department community military hospital with over 60,000 annual visits - Prior Chair Credentials Committee military community hospital responsible for oversight of credentialing and privileging for hospital’s approximately 800 medical licensed practitioners. As chair, responsible for advising Privileging Authority on privileging recomm...

Bethesda, Maryland

Otolaryngology, Military - Epistaxis, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Septoplasty, Turbinate Surgery, Sinus surgery, FESS, Myringotomy, Tympanostomy tubes, Vocal cords, Rhinoplasty, Ear surgery, Neck dissection, Thyroid surgery, Parathyroid surgery, Tinnitus, Ménière's disease, Vertigo, Facial fracture, Head & Neck Trauma

I am an active, comprehensive Otolaryngologist - Head & Neck Surgeon. I remain dedicated to the practice of high quality surgery. Following a 30 year career in the US Navy, I am now in private practice and continue to provide excellence in healthcare to various regions in the United States of America. As an expert witness, consider me a game changer in your case.

Salem, New Jersey

Jails & Prisons, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Use of Force Analysis, Security Consulting, Workplace Violence, Security Management, Investigations, Active Shooter, Defensive Tactics, Less Lethal, Certified PTC Instructor, Intelligence, Crisis Management, Policy Development and Implementation, Military

Earnest Welch is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in law enforcement, security management, and military service. A combat veteran and Infantry leader, Earnest brings over 18 years of law enforcement experience, including expertise in use of force analysis, intelligence, investigations, emergency tactics, crisis management, and policy development. He is also a State Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, specializing in use of force, de-escalation, defensive tactics, and physical fitness. Additionally, Earnest is a Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (LASER) Instructor, further solidifying his expertise in crisis response and safety protocols. Earnest is a Board-Certified Security Manager, having earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) accreditation from ASIS International, and he currently serves as the Vice Chair of ASIS Chapter 170. Additionally, he is member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants ...

Port Jefferson, New York

Psychology, Environmental - Neuroscience, brain imaging, gene-environment, epigenetics, neurotoxic exposure, chemical injury, organophosphate exposure, PTSD, psychological trauma, biomarkers, statistics, scientific admissibility, toxic tort, environmental exposure, chemical exposure, military, invisible injury, research design, neuroethics, refugees

Dr. Canli is a trained science communicator, and Professor of Integrative Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University. He is an expert in human brain imaging, the molecular-genetic basis of neural function and behavior (DNA, gene expression, epigenetics, gene-by-environment interactions) , trauma-related neuroscience, and neuroethics. He has approximately three decades of experience with MRI-based research and since 2008 is the Founder/Director of Stony Brook's SCAN (Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience) Center. Dr. Canli assists attorneys in evaluating the scientific reliability of neuroscience, brain imaging, biomarker, trauma, and chemical-exposure evidence. His work is relevant to matters involving toxic exposure, psychological injury, PTSD, neurobiological harm, research ethics, and scientific causation. Dr. Canli earned his Ph.D. in Psychology/Neuroscience from Yale University and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University. He h...

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Military - Military Expert, Security Clearances, Navy Expert, General Officer, Afghanistan Evacuation, Military Pay, Economic Damages, Air Force Expert, Command Authority, Combat Operations, Military Pensions, Military Training, Space Force Expert, Military Equipment, Military Service Records, Army Expert, Marine Expert, Defense Strategy

If you have a case involving a military service member or issues relating to the military, we can likely be of help. Our team is the most diverse and most seasoned you will find and has an in-depth understanding of complex military human resources, promotion and disability issues from multiple perspectives. It is a combination of attorneys, personnel experts, and operational leaders, from each military service, bringing you the most comprehensive, well-rounded advice in the market -- with credibility that is unmatched. Our experts are senior service members to include General and Flag officers and have recently retired from active service and possess current knowledge of regulations, policy and standards. We holistically look at the individuals involved in the case and apply our expert and individual judgement to the facts to arrive at our opinions, to a reasonably degree of certainty, based on the information provided to us. We use proven frameworks and financial models, combi...

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.

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah

General Surgery - General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Military

I bring a broad and well‑rounded background in medical review and evaluation. My foundation in this work began during my military service, where I served as a consultant to the Surgeon General of the United States Air Force, assessing standards of care in malpractice cases involving the Department of Defense. Today, my consulting practice spans three key areas: independent dispute resolution for physician coding accuracy, Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), and expert witness testimony. Clinically, I focus on acute care general surgery and medical student education, and I also serve as a certified ringside physician for both amateur and professional unarmed combat events while continuing my commitment to military reserve duty. I am board‑certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and a fellow in good standing with the American College of Surgeons. In my current role, I direct the Robotic Surgery program and oversee morbidity and mortality reviews for robotic cases, su...

arlington, Virginia

Otolaryngology, Military - otolaryngology, ENT, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, dizziness, balance disorders, sudden hearing loss, vestibular migraine, BPPV, post-traumatic vertigo, ototoxicity, vancomycin hearing loss, cochlear implant, personal injury expert, medical malpractice expert, expert witness, standard of care (ENT), medical legal review, sinusitis

Dr. Brent R. Driskill brings a unique combination of real-world ENT surgical experience, military medical leadership, and courtroom-tested expert witness work. He has provided expert medical opinions in a variety of legal contexts, including personal injury, medical malpractice, worker’s compensation, and product liability. He has been retained in cases involving: Vertigo and post-traumatic dizziness following motor vehicle accidents Labyrinthine concussion with documented vestibular asymmetry Ototoxic injury following intravenous antibiotic use Standard of care disputes related to ENT surgery and post-operative care Hearing loss and tinnitus in both occupational and trauma-related contexts Dr. Driskill has performed Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), authored detailed causation and standard of care reports, and testified under oath at deposition and trial. His opinions are always grounded in clinical evidence, supported by published literature, and written with the end...