Pediatrics Expert Witnesses in Texas

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics - Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), TBI, Child Abuse, Munchausen (MSP), Respiratory Failure, Burn Care, Sepsis, Shock, Post-Op Care, Congenital Heart Disease, COVID, Meningitis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Craniofacial Disorders, Cardiac Arrest, ECMO, Pediatric Asthma, Poisoning

Dr. Santa J. Bartholomew (formerly Santa J. Johnston, M.D.) is an award-winning Pediatrician with more than 30 years of clinical experience, and is a distinguished medical educator serving as a Professor of Pediatrics at two esteemed medical universities. She is double-boarded by the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care medicine. Her primary specialty has been Pediatric Critical Care medicine since 1990, and Dr. Bartholomew has practiced for decades in nearly every conceivable setting from state-of-the-art quaternary care centers, to large academic centers and level I trauma centers with very busy Pediatric Emergency Departments and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). She has worked in many small and medium-sized community hospitals throughout the nation including Alaska, and has traveled around the world to serve patients in remote areas. Practice roles have consisted of Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Emergency C...

Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & neglect, Newborn Care, Foster Care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent / Emergency Care, Sexual Abuse, Child Neglect, Custody Evaluation, Lead exposure, Lead toxicity, Lead Poisoning, Age assessment, Florida Expert Witness Certificate

Dr. Silverstein is an award-winning, Board-Certified pediatrician with over 30 years experience as a clinician and medical educator. His current practice includes providing pediatric emergency and urgent care in a highly populated urban setting. Dr. Silverstein has also supervised medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the pediatric emergency room. Served as a Preceptor for the Sacred Heart University Clinical APRN program and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the New York Medical College. Dr. Silverstein is the author of several books including a Board Review Study Guide used by Pediatric Residents preparing for their specialty certification. Dr. Silverstein has experience providing medical consultation for plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defendants in civil, military and criminal cases. He is experienced in distinguishing between accidental and non – accidental injury, evaluating potential evidence of child neglect, and opining on the pediat...

Sugar Land, Texas

Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Airway management, resuscitation, trauma, myocardial infarct, criminal defense, heart attack, stroke, pediatrics, labor, obstetrics, sepsis, septic shock, pulmonary embolism, PE, psychiatric care, vascular access, sedation, elderly care, medication error, nursing home

Dr. Abdallah Ajani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician currently practicing in Texas. He has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys in medical malpractice and criminal cases throughout the United States. He can provide services involving affidavit of merit, chart review, written report, deposition, trial testimony, and cross-examination preparation. Dr. Ajani makes an intentional effort to provide my opinion in clear and understandable terms with the goal of educating the judge and jury about the medical basis for the facts of the case, as they relate to negligence, causation and damages. As a clinician, Dr. Ajani attended medical school at Boston University and completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine in 2016. Since then, he has worked as a staff physician and instructor at large academic institutions as well as small community hospitals. He has active state licenses in MA and TX in good standing. Finally, Dr. Ajani has has experienc...

Texas

Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Pediatric trauma, pediatric child abuse, pediatric orthopedic injuries, pediatric neglect, pediatric non-accidental trauma, pediatric resuscitation, pediatric sedations, pediatric emergency medicine

I have served as medical director for a community hospital, for pediatric emergency medicine since 2020. I have trained at the world's largest free-standing children's hospital and trauma center. I have wide expertise for pediatrics, and pediatric emergency medicine, child abuse, neglect, trauma, and other injuries. I have been an expert witness several times, and have worked well with lawyers and other professionals. My work network is large, and I am able to call on other pediatric specialists that can be of assistance [radiology, orthopedics, neurology, for example]. I have my MBA in healthcare management and know how to be efficient and quite thorough with my cases.

Houston, Texas

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology - Pediatrics, pediatric intensive care, pediatric cardiac intensive care

I have been a medical legal expert for upwards of 20 years. My area of expertise is pediatric critical care medicine and pediatric cardiac critical care medicine.

Austin, Texas

Pediatrics, Urgent Care Medicine - Pediatric Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Standard of Care, Vaccines, Pediatric Procedures, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Child Abuse/Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Lacerations, Allergic Reactions, Fractures, Asthma

Board certified Pediatrician with broad clinical experience in general, hospitalist, telemedicine, urgent care and emergency pediatric medicine. Dr. Holliday practiced for 6 years as a Pediatric ER attending in a Level II Trauma Center in NYC including supervising ER and Pediatric medical residents as well as mid level providers. She has worked extensively with underserved populations, both urban and rural, including migrant communities and is fluent in Spanish. She currently works in general, urgent care and telemedicine pediatrics in Austin, Texas which includes acute management of lacerations, fractures, asthma exacerbations, allergic reactions, medication reactions, foreign bodies, animal bites, rabies prevention management, MVAs, wound care and head trauma. Her general pediatric practice focuses on adolescent medicine and asthma management. She has also been a telemedicine physician since 2017 with multiple providers. Fellow, American Board of Pediatrics Board Eligible, Urgent...

Flower Mound, Texas

Pediatrics, Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, pediatrics, nursing protocol, acute care review, medical malpractice, health concerns of LGTBQ youth, medical chart review

Leslie Johanson is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a mid-level provider for ten years. She has national certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for primary care through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. In Texas, she has had unencumbered nurse practitioner and registered nurse licenses since July 2012 and February 2007, respectively. She is also a nursing professor at Dallas College, due to chair pediatrics in Fall 2023. You may view her profile and latest CV at her LinkedIn page: http://linkedin.com/in/leslie-johanson-99b95411a Cases: Chart review, consultation, contract of retainment 06/23/2022 from the US Attorney of Mississippi, Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-337-TBM-RPM. Written report and chart review 2/12/2020, Civil action No. 2:18-CV-82-D-BR, for Casey S. Erick, Attorney, Dallas, TX.. Report written and chart review for Reid Byrd, Attorney, Little Rock, AR. June 18, 2021 (case ongoing, due for deposition).

Corpus Christi, Texas

Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology - urinary tract infection, obstructive nephropathy, vesicoureteral reflux, reflux nephropathy, chronic renal disease, spina bifida, spinal dysraphism

Dr. Fredrick McCurdy has built his career on the cornerstone of public service. As the leading pediatric nephrologist in Southern Texas and being Board-Certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology, he has used his expertise to serve patients needing renal intervention. As Medical Director for Star Kids, a managed Medicaid program of the Driscoll Health Plan, he is a well-known advocate for children with disabilities and from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. In addition, Dr. McCurdy has focused on developing the next generation of doctors throughout his career as an active faculty member of Driscoll Children’s Hospital and a clinical faculty member at area hospitals. Given his career rooted in service (retired Colonel USAF), this initiative-taking approach to medicine, public health policy, and medical education has fueled his approach to facilitating healthy lives for children and preparing the generations of doctors who serve them. He is a well-regarded speak...

Plano, Texas

Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatrics - general pediatrics, diabetes, hypothyroidism, thyroid, hormones, adrenal hormones, obesity medicine, nutrition, growth hormone deficiency, short stature, precocious puberty, pituitary disease, hypoglycemia, growth, pediatric endocrinology, insulin resistance, weight loss

Dr. Anca Pamfil is a highly qualified and experienced physician specializing in pediatric medicine, with triple board certifications in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology and Obesity medicine. With a robust background in managing endocrine and pediatric disorders in children, Dr. Anca Pamfil is committed to delivering compassionate and evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Expertise: - Comprehensive knowledge of pediatric endocrine disorders, including but not limited to diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid disorders, puberty disorders and metabolic syndromes. - Extensive clinical experience treating diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally competent care through fluency in both English and Spanish. - Proven ability to communicate complex medical information to a variety of audiences, including parents, healthcare providers, and legal professionals. Previous Experience: - Served as a medical board reviewer for the Texas Medical B...

San Antonio, Texas

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Obesity - General Pediatrics, Consumer Product Injury, Virtual, Children with Medical Complexity, Hepatology, Surgery, Malnutrition, Child abuse, Feeding tubes, inflammatory bowel disease, formulas, POTS [postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome], dysautonomia, gastro, intestine / intestinal

I’m a triple board certified: General Pediatrician, Obesity Medicine specialist, and Pediatric Gastroenterologist Hepatologist with advanced research skills and extensive utilization and peer to peer review experience. I am an associate professor of pediatrics and associate professor of military medicine through the Uniformed Services University, University of Texas, and Texas A&M. I have nearly 40 peer reviewed, published articles. See: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=patrick+t+reeves My specific research focuses are: 1.) Describing the negative impacts of consumer product injuries- like button batteries, high powered magnets [Buckyballs] and water beads [Orbeez]- on child health 2.) Development of point-of-care tools to be used at home by families managing children with medical complexity

Texas

Pediatrics, Developmental Disabilities - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, developmental delay, special education school services, premature infants, adoption, foster care, child trauma, racism, bullying, autism, intellectual disability, genetic disorders, learning problems, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, behavior problems

I am a board-certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician with 20 years of experience and expertise in developmental delays, developmental disabilites, behavioral health conditions, child trauma and adversity, racism, adoption and foster care. Dr. Adiaha Spinks-Franklin is an African American cis-gender woman who is a board certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, wife, mother, and grandmother and lives on farm. She is a life-long anti-oppression/pro-liberation child advocate and Social Justice Warrior. Dr. Spinks-Franklin serves on multiple national committees, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SODBP) Executive Committee, American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Subboard, and is the Immediate Past-President of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Dr. Spinks-Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated with honors...

Austin, Texas

Pediatrics, Sexual Health - Sexual Assault Exam, Mental Health in Pediatrics, Autopsies, LGBTQ, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Transgender Health

Dr. Brian Temple (M.D., Pediatrics, University College Dublin and Residency at Baylor College of Medicine) is a board-certified pediatrician, practicing physician at Texas Children’s Beansprout Pediatrics, an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Dell Medical Center/University of Texas at Austin, and volunteer physician for various charitable foundations. Dr. Temple completed an externship with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in NYC and assisted with 2-3 autopsies daily after the 9/11 attacks. He was also part of the Sexual Assault Exam (SAE) Response Team, responsible for assisting with and performing SAEs presenting in the ER. Finally, Dr. Temple was recognized as Austin’s Best Pediatrician by the Austin-American Statesman in 2018.