Obstetrical Anesthesiology Expert Witnesses

Laguna Woods , California

Obstetrical Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology - nerve injury from epidural, failed spinal anesthesia, failed intubation, maternal hemorrhage, maternal cardiac arrest, local anesthesia toxicity, total spinal anesthesia, respiratory arrest, seizure related to anesthesia, awareness under anesthesia, permanent neurological injury, post partum bleed

Fellowship trained Obstetric Anesthesiologist at a Level III Labor and Delivery Center for 30+ years. Have performed over 15,000 regional anesthetics, which include epidural and spinal anesthetics. I have been responsible for Best Practices at our institution, and the point person for two successful Center of Excellence designations through the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology. During my tenure I have brought many innovations to our practice, some of which include: transition from epidural to spinal anesthesia for Cesarean Section, patient controlled epidural infusions (PCEA), difficult airway equipment, combined spinal epidural for labor (CSE), rapid infusion equipment for maternal hemorrhage, point of care rapid hemoglobin assessment, handheld portable ultrasound device for difficult epidural placement, Early Recovery After Surgery protocol (ERAS), initiated TAP blocks with long acting local anesthetic after CS, and reduced opioid use by over 80%. We are a referra...

San Diego, California

Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology - General, Main OR, Anesthesia, Spinal, Obstetric, Epidural, L&D, Neuraxial, Labor and Delivery

Dr. Shapiro is a board certified and licensed Attending Anesthesiologist with a Fellowship in High-Risk Obstetric Anesthesia.  She has been in practice for over 14 years and has placed her professional focus on Main OR Anesthesia and Labor & Delivery Anesthesia. She is sought for her opinion by Anesthesiologists, Surgeons and Obstetricians alike, as she is a realist who demonstrates good clinical judgement with a unique expertise within the field of Obstetric Anesthesia. 

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology - Acute Pain, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Neuraxial Anesthesia, Patient Safety, Quality, Ambulatory Surgery, Sedation, Airway Management, Regional Anesthesia, Out-of-OR Anesthesia (NORA), OSA, PACU, Medication Errors, OR Management, Hypoxia

Dr. Clay, a Harvard-trained board-certified Obstetric Anesthesiologist, brings over 15 years of clinical and leadership experience to the expert witness field. With a distinguished career spanning prestigious institutions, Dr. Clay has served as Chief of the Department of Anesthesia and currently serves as Medical Director of Women's Centers, demonstrating exceptional expertise in perinatal and general anesthesia clinical practice. Her influence further extends as a member of Florida’s PROMPT Advisory Committee, whose goal is to improve maternal health across the state. As a former Department Chair and Division Chief, Dr. Clay has a proven track record in healthcare leadership and management. Her extensive experience includes active participation in peer review processes, quality improvement initiatives, and medical executive committees. This comprehensive background provides a unique perspective on standard of care issues and medical-legal matters related to obstetric and general ...

Weston, Florida

Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology - alternate site anesthesiology, sedation, obstetric anesthesiology, non-operating room anesthesia, neuroanesthesia

I have been in academic practice for over 26 years and currently serve at the rank of Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology. I have been the director of the alternate site anesthesiology service at our institution for 23 years. My primary areas of expertise are pediatric anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesiology, and sedation and anesthesia for cases performed outside of the operating room (radiology suites, GI station, etc.) However, I have extensive experience in all areas of anesthesiology with the exception of cardiac anesthesiology and chronic pain management. I am board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, as well as sub-specialty boarded in pediatric anesthesiology. I am fluent in English and conversational in Spanish and French, and have excellent writing skills and numerous publications. I have over 15 years of deposition and trial experience. Due to a contractual obligation, I am unable to serve as an expert witness for plaintiffs in the state ...

Georgia

Nurse Anesthetist, Obstetrical Anesthesiology - Obstetrical anesthesia, Trauma anesthesia, General anesthesia

Boston, Massachusetts

Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology - Quality, Anesthesia, Pregnancy, Cesarean section, Epidural analgesia, Spinal anesthesia, Labor pain, Cerclage, Tubal ligation, Blood patch, Amniotic fluid embolism, Intubation, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Pulmonary embolism, Heparin, obstetric fellowship

Recognized with several awards, nearly 40 peer reviewed publications, graduated M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 2011, now Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Tufts Medical Center, active full time clinical practice. Double Board certified in Anesthesia and Health Care Quality and Management. Several years of experience at Medical Director (Division Chief) of obstetric anesthesia at a large academic medical center. Served on Credentialing Committee, Vice President of Medical Staff, Perinatal Quality Committee, Medical Board Ad Hoc Investigatory Sub-Committee, Task Force for Safety and High Reliability Organization, Transfusion committee, Clinical Competency Committee

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology - Ante-partum, Post-partum, Operating room, Perioperative, Trauma center, Surgery, Fetoscopic Surgery, High Risk Parturients, High Risk Pregnancies, Intra-partum, Maternal Mortality, Maternal Morbidity, Difficult Airway, Outpatient surgery, Preoperative evaluation, Post graduate medical education

• Harvard and Johns Hopkins educated and trained physician with over ten years of experience • Professional specialization in high-risk obstetric anesthesiology, anesthesiology for fetoscopic surgeries, general anesthesiology (in- and out-patient), trauma anesthesiology with experience working in a level 1 trauma center in an urban, metropolitan area. • Prize-winning educator in post graduate medical education

New York, New York

Obstetrical Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology - obstetric anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, nerve block, regional anesthesia, outpatient anesthesiology, preoperative evaluation, postoperative care, general anesthesia, office based anesthesia, peripheral nerve injury, hypoxia, intubation, airway management, critical care, intensive care, monitoring

Dr. John Seitz is a New York City based anesthesiologist with over 16 years of experience as an actively practicing anesthesiologist in Manhattan. Dr Seitz received his bachelors degree at The University of Pennsylvania in Chemical Engineering with a minor in psychology. He did his anesthesiology training at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. He continued his career in New York and has been an attending anesthesiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital for the past 15 years on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr Seitz is known for his communication skills and ability to quickly develop a rapport with his patients. His background in engineering, physics and psychology allows him to maintain a unique perspective on perioperative anesthesia care. Dr. Seitz while at Lenox Hill was known for his clinical acumen in obstetric anesthesia, anesthesia for ENT surgery, bariatric surgery, gynecologic surgery, endoscopy, plastic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. His ability to make qui...

New York

Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology - General, Main OR, Anesthesia, Spinal, Obstetric, Epidural, L&D, Neuraxial, Labor and Delivery

Dr. Shapiro is a board certified and licensed Attending Anesthesiologist with a Fellowship in High-Risk Obstetric Anesthesia.  She has been in practice for over 14 years and has placed her professional focus on Main OR Anesthesia and Labor & Delivery Anesthesia. She is sought for her opinion by Anesthesiologists, Surgeons and Obstetricians alike, as she is a realist who demonstrates good clinical judgement with a unique expertise within the field of Obstetric Anesthesia. 

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Nurse Anesthetist, Obstetrical Anesthesiology - Obstetrical anesthesia, Trauma anesthesia, General anesthesia

Richmond, Texas

Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology

Have obtained Anesthesiology training in the U.K., got board certified in U.K. (1988) and Ireland (1991). Did Residency training in Anesthesiology in USA and became Board Certified in 1994. Have worked in multiple states in USA in academic and non-academic centers. Special expertise is in Obstetric Anesthesia, in which I practised at high-risk, high-volume obstetric anesthesia centers. Have taught and trained medical students, anesthesia residents, obstetric anesthesia fellows, EMTs, and student nurse anesthetists. Have supervised them, and also certified nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). Am licensed in multiple states (Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Texas). Currently practicing in Texas.

Houston, Texas

Obstetrical Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology - obstetric anesthesia, hysterectomy, deep sedation, spinal headache, regional anesthesiology, peripheral nerve blocks, neuraxial anesthesia, TAP block, local anesthetic systemic toxicity, failed intubation, central line complications, spinal, epidural, placenta accreta, egg retrievals, ultrasound

Dr. Maria Sheikh is a fellowship-trained obstetric anesthesiologist who specializes in the care of patients with high-risk pregnancies and those undergoing major and minor obstetric and gynecologic procedures (Cesarean section, cerclage, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, egg retrieval, etc). She is skilled in placing labor epidurals, spinals, and regional blocks for pain management, and invasive lines for monitoring high-risk patients. Dr. Sheikh is a passionate educator. She won Best Teacher of the Year in Obstetric Anesthesia two years in a row during her appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Columbia University. She also has extensive training in point-of-care ultrasound and has served as faculty instructor at several ultrasound workshops organized by the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. In addition, she has traveled internationally to teach modern obste...