Obesity Expert Witnesses in Florida

Aventura, Florida

Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - 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,...

Lake Worth, Florida

Endocrinology, Diabetes - Diabetes, Thyroid, Insulin Pump, Endocrinology, GLP-1, Standard of care- endocrinology, Document Examination, Medical Malpractice, Nursing homes, Telemedicine, Parathyroid, Long term care, Hypoglycemia, Thyroid Cancer, Agent orange, Calcium, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, DKA, Testosterone, Obesity

Dr. Ana Silva-Auerbach is a board-certified endocrinologist with over a decade of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in the evaluation, management, and complications of endocrine disorders, with particular expertise in diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and complex metabolic conditions. Dr. Silva-Auerbach previously served as Lead Endocrinologist at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, where she developed and implemented institutional protocols for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), insulin infusions, and hypoglycemia management. She has extensive experience managing high-risk and medically complex patients, including those with advanced vascular disease, endocrine complications of systemic illness, and multi-organ involvement. Throughout her career, Dr. Silva-Auerbach has trained and mentored medical students and residents, with a focus on clinical reasoning and evidence-based care. This experience has strengthened her ability to clea...

Miami, Florida

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obesity - OB/GYN expert witness, Birth injury, Cesarean section, Shoulder dystocia, Uterine rupture, Postpartum hemorrhage, Ectopic pregnancy, Hysterectomy complications, Laparoscopic surgery, Cosmetic gynecology, Endometrial ablation, PCOS, Hormone therapy, Obesity medicine, GLP-1 medications, Semaglutide, Medical weight loss, Standard care

Dr. Claudia Behn, MD, FACOG, DABOM is a double board-certified physician in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Obesity Medicine with over 8 years of experience in hospital, private practice, and telemedicine settings. She provides expert witness services including medical record review, case analysis, expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide. Dr. Behn specializes in a wide range of women’s health and metabolic conditions, including labor and delivery management, fetal monitoring interpretation, postpartum complications, gynecologic surgery, hormonal imbalances, and medically supervised weight loss. Her clinical background includes the management of high-risk pregnancies, emergency obstetric care, and minimally invasive gynecologic procedures in both inpatient and outpatient environments. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (D...

TRINITY, Florida

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - 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 ...

Florida

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Bariatric Surgery Program Director, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Hernia, Mesh, Obesity, Diabetes, Surgical Devices, Endoscopy, Endoscopic Dilation, Endoscopic stent, Gastric Balloon, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Sepsis, Colostomy, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication

Thought leader and 20+ years service as Medical Director of a Nationally Accredited Bariatric Center; Performed over 10,000 Bariatric Surgical procedures; Highly experienced expert case reviewer and witness with over 100 case reviews for Nevada State Medical Board and US Air Force; over 25 depositions and trials, Author of the books Outpatient Weight Loss Surgery and The type 2 Diabetes Cure, Inventor and patent holder of bariatric surgical device. Experienced surgeon in areas of bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, reoperative surgery, revisional surgery, hiatal hernia, wound care, biologics, colorectal surgery, pelvic floor and incontinence treatment, sacral neuromodulation, advanced endoscopy, Barrett's esophagus, hernia and mesh, endoscopic stenting, leaks, and solving complications. Top of class AOA medical school graduate from the University of California San Francisco, published research scientist, award-winning teacher and surgeon. San...