Physician Assistant Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of physician assistant expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on physician assistant and related issues. Physician assistant 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 physician assistant expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Physician Assistant, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Failure To Diagnose, Sepsis, Orthopedics, Pa, Stroke, Trauma, Critical Care, Nurse Practitioner, Personal Injury, Primary Care, Acute Care, and Advanced Practice Provider.

Amy M. Zheng, MD, M.Phil
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Robert Evans, DMS, PA-C

Flagstaff, Arizona
Neurological Surgery, Physician Assistant - TBI, Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion, Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Thoracic fusion, Spinal Cord Injury, Hemorrhagic Stroke, Brain Tumor, Craniotomy, Laminectomy, Micro discectomy, Chiari Decompression, Hydrocephalus, Aneurism, VP Shunt Malfunction, Chronic Subdural, orthopedic spine
I have practiced clinically in the operating room, outpatient clinic, and hospital setting for approximately 20 years. I review MRI, CT, CTA of the Brain, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine and Lumbar Spine on a consistent basis. I have published journal articles, drafted numerous protocols and manuals, and presented hundreds of lectures to physicians, PAs, nurses, military personnel, paramedics, and medical students. I have committed my attention to creating the first Neurological ICU at multiple Level 1 trauma centers. Additionally, I have published numerous journal articles, protocols and manuals, and presented hundreds of lectures to physicians, PAs, and nurses in the field of neurosurgery. I have also conducted studies involving telehealth related to traumatic brain injuries. In addition to my clinical and surgical practice, I am a professor of didactic education in Neurology for PA students, and I act as a preceptor to many students.
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DJ Fenn, MPAS, PA-C

Fellowship trained ENT, Emergency/Trauma, PA-C

Fenn Medical, LLC

Mesa, Arizona
Otolaryngology, Emergency Medicine - Surgical First assist, Urgent Care, Physician Assistant, Trauma, Head and Neck surgery, personal injury, expert testimony, medical review, merit review
DJ Fenn, PA-C is an experienced Mayo Clinic trained Physician Assistant with over a decade of clinical practice across a broad range of medical specialties, including Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics, Urgent Care, and Emergency Medicine. He completed a prestigious postgraduate fellowship in Otolaryngology at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. For the past five years, PA Fenn has served as a supervisory Physician Assistant in a high-acuity emergency department, where he provides expert clinical care and leadership. He also provides surgical first-assisting in the operating room for general surgery and orthopedic surgery. He currently holds the rank of Major in the Air National Guard, assigned to the 161st Medical Group in Phoenix, Arizona. His military service includes extensive experience as a medical officer in austere, high-pressure, and expeditionary environments during multiple overseas deployments. I...
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Aaron Shaw, MS, MSBS, PA-C

Neurofit Health, PLLC

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona
Neurological Surgery, Physician Assistant - Traumatic Brain Injury, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Thoracic fusion, Spinal Cord Injury, Hemorrhagic Stroke, Brain Tumor, Craniotomy, Laminectomy, Micro discectomy, Chiari Decompression, Hydrocephalus, Aneurism, VP Shunt Malfunction, Chronic Subdural
I have been a Neurosurgical Physician Associate and have completed over 2000+ neurosurgical cases as a Physician Associate First Assist in the past 10 years. I have worked at multiple designated Level 1 Trauma Hospitals taking neurosurgery first call for new consultations in the emergency department and in the critical care/ inpatient hospital setting. I have also worked in neurosurgical clinics for the past 10 years. I have a very good working anatomical knowledge of the spine and brain and have participated in dissection/ study in multiple cadaver labs. I have personally seen and evaluated neurosurgical patients as initial visits, pre-operative, intra-operative and post- operative setting, including inpatient and outpatient setting. From experience and repetitive exposure to the situation, I have developed a keen understanding/predicting appropriate clinical patient conditions/ symptoms after personally reviewing MRI, CT, CTA of the Brain, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine and Lumbar...
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Amy M. Zheng, MD, M.Phil., CHSE

Doctor- PA/NP Supervision-Insurance Claims

Amy Zheng Consulting

San Diego, California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - claims, Nurse Practitioner, CPR, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism, Head Injury, Stroke, Aneurysm, Appendicitis, abdominal pain, Trauma, aortic dissection, Covid, Cauda Equina, epidural abscess, supervision, pneumonia, sepsis, insurance, Physician Assistant
Since 2003, Dr. Zheng has practiced across a broad range of clinical environments, including academic medical centers, the Veterans Health Administration, community hospitals, and rural critical access hospitals. She is a board-certified emergency and urgent care physician who remains clinically active. Dr. Zheng has served as an expert witness in matters involving medical malpractice, health insurance reimbursement, and physician assistant and nurse practitioner supervision, and has provided deposition and trial testimony. Dr. Zheng is professor at three universities, including Medical Director of the Point Loma Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program. Since 2013, she has directed one of the largest teamwork exercises in the country, involving more than 350 students and faculty annually across three health professional schools. Her work has been recognized by the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. She has presented nationally on ...
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Tavish Spargo, MPAP, PA-C

Plastic Surgery Physician Associate, Stanford Med

Stanford Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Palo Alto, California
Physician Assistant, Plastic Surgery - reconstructive surgery, complex scars, breast reconstruction, breast reduction, body contouring, facial trauma, abdominal wall reconstruction, complex wound care, postoperative complications, documentation review, Scar management, PA standard of care, abdominoplasty, liposuction, Keloid scar, hypertrophic scar, Free flap recon
Tavish Spargo is a board‑certified physician associate who has practiced plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford Health Care since 2019. After earning his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Southern California, he moved to the Bay Area and joined Stanford’s plastic surgery program. During his training he completed an intensive senior clerkship in trauma plastic surgery and worked for a prominent trauma/plastic surgery group in Pasadena. In his current role he supports several plastic surgeons and manages outpatient care for cosmetic and reconstructive patients. Tavish’s clinical focus includes breast reconstruction, body contouring, facial trauma/reconstruction, abdominal wall reconstruction, soft tissue reconstruction, free flap reconstruction, lymphedema, complex wound care and cosmetic surgery. He is the lead clinician for Stanford’s Scar Clinic and organizes/operates Reconstruction Clinic Teaching Rounds, creating protocols and lectures for mu...
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Tracie T Dominguez, PA-C

Home Care & Nursing Home Expert (PA-C)

Doing it Right Healthcare

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Physician Assistant, Long Term Care - Nursing Home Neglect, neglect, pressure ulcers, fall with injury, standard of care, skilled nursing facility, capacity disputes, medication errors, polypharmacy, sepsis recognition, failure to monitor, failure to escalate care, unsafe discharge, discharge plainning, failure to diagnose, long term care
I am a board-certified Physician Assistant with over 25 years of clinical experience specializing in geriatrics, home care, skilled nursing, and post-acute rehabilitation. I actively practice in multiple skilled nursing facilities, where I manage medically complex, high-risk patients and work directly with interdisciplinary teams responsible for day-to-day patient care. My expertise centers on evaluating standard of care in cases involving non medical and skilled home health, nursing homes, pressure injuries, falls with injury, failure to monitor or escalate care, medication mismanagement, sepsis, and unsafe discharge practices. I have particular insight into how breakdowns in communication, staffing, and clinical decision-making contribute to adverse outcomes in the long-term care setting. Unlike many physician experts who are removed from the daily operations of skilled nursing facilities, I provide real-time, practical insight into how care is actually delivered at the bedside....
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Dayna L. Jaynstein, DMSc, PA-C, EM-CAQ

PA-C Emergency Medicine & Urgent Care PA Expert

Denver, Colorado
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Urgent Care, PA Training, PA Oversight
Experienced PA expert with 17 years of adult clinical practice in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care and over 12 years of PA academic teaching expertise. Clinical Highlights: • Lead APP Educator at a Level I trauma center • Earned an Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine (EM-CAQ) by NCCPA Academic Teaching Highlights: • Associate Director and Professor at a PA program • Knowledgeable about PA training, program accreditation, scope of practice and oversight Leadership Highlights: • Past-President of the Society of Emergency Medicine PAs (SEMPA) • PA Liaison to several National Organizations • National conference lecturer and published author Other: • Conduct formal knowledge-based assessments for PAs to re-enter clinical practice • Recipient of multiple clinical and teaching awards including: 2012 Top In-Patient Provider for the Rocky Mountain Region, 2020 Colorado PA educator of the year, and 2022 Osmosis M...
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michael J henderson

Correctional Medicine Physician Assistant

Largo, Florida
Physician Assistant, Correctional Healthcare - correctional medicine, correctional standards of care, urgent care, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, Primary Care, Correctional Nurse Practitioners, Jails, Medication Adherence, National Commission on Correctional Health Care
Physician Assistant Michael Henderson earned his NCCHC certification in 2007 and began his career in orthopedics before transitioning to family medicine to focus on preventative care. With over 12 years of experience in family medicine and urgent care, he has built a strong foundation for delivering comprehensive healthcare within correctional settings. Currently, PA Henderson provides medical care to a jail population of over 3,500 inmates, often serving as the sole provider on duty during weekends. He is certified as a Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) through the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and has presented at NCCHC national conferences. Beyond clinical practice, PA Henderson is committed to the education of future healthcare professionals. He has served as a preceptor for physician assistant and Nurse practitioner students from the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Matthew Miller, PA, MPAS

Neurosurgery Operating Room Physician Assistant

Miller Medical Advisors, LLC.

Boca Raton, Florida
Neurological Surgery, Physician Assistant - Operating Room, Spine Surgery, Spinal Fusions, Laminectomy, Brain Surgery, Patient Care, Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, Post op Complications, Suturing, Patient Positioning, Patient Draping, Brain Tumor, Hematomas
I am a highly experienced Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, specializing as a First Surgical Assistant with over 2,000 neurosurgical cases completed. With more than five years of dedicated clinical practice, I have gained extensive expertise in managing complex neurosurgical conditions involving both brain and spine pathology. My responsibilities encompass pre-operative evaluation, intra-operative technical assistance, and post-operative management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes across a wide spectrum of neurosurgical procedures. I practice at a Level 1 trauma center, where I respond to traumatic and emergent neurosurgical cases on call, providing immediate and comprehensive care for critically ill patients. My surgical volume averages 10-15 cases per week, including a diverse range of complex surgeries such as craniotomies, spinal surgeries, vascular procedures, neuro-oncology surgeries, and trauma-related interventions. My depth of experience includes navigating intricate su...
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Jeffrey Nicholson, PA-C, PhD, M.Ed, MPAS, DFAAPA)

Experienced PA, NP, RN, MD Experts Provided Stat

PA Experts Network

Cape Coral, Florida
Physician Assistant, General Practice - Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Pain Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Nurse Practitioner, Expert Witness Referrals, PA, NP, RN, nurse, sitter, nursing home, long term care, assisted living, memory care, EMT, CRNA
Contact Jeffrey Nicholson, PA-C, PhD for ALL ALLIED HEALTH AND MD EXPERTS. We specialize in physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health (therapists, EMTs, , etc). We now also have physicians available in all specialties. Dr. Nicholson wil help you personally and coordinate an expert from his NETWORK OF QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED EXPERTS, usually within 48 hours. Dr. Nicholson has been a standard of care expert for 15 years and has been a practicing PA for 30 years, is a national speaker, former PA Program Director, and is a respected leader in his profession, with advanced degrees from Harvard University, Boston College and the University of Wisconsin. Current CV Highlights: Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants; President, American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine; Membership Commission, AAPA; Delegate, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants; Board of Directors, Hillside Health Care International Mission Clinic; Adju...
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Cynthia J. McDonald, MSPAS. PA-C

Urgent, Primary & Pediatric Care Expert PA

Peachtree City, Georgia
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Medicine - Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Standard, Polypharmacy, Diagnostic Work-Up, asthma management, Referral protocol, Primary care, Sepsis, wound repair, escalation of care, mental health, black box warning, pulmonary embolism, intermediate care, Medication safety, Sepsis, ectopic pregnancy
Cynthia McDonald is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant with over twenty years of broad clinical experience spanning urgent care, primary care and pediatrics. Detail-oriented, she practices with an emphasis on creating an excellent rapport with patients and families, while providing a comprehensive approach to patient care. She provides medical-legal consulting and expert-witness services focused on standards of care in clinical evaluation, diagnostic work-up, treatment, and referral decisions. Her expertise includes failure-to-diagnose and delayed-diagnosis cases, recognition and escalation of potentially life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, and the determination of when outpatient versus higher-level care is appropriate. Ms. McDonald has extensive experience reviewing medical records and formulating clear, evidence-based opinions for malpractice and personal-injury matters. In addition to her clinical work, Ms. McDonald has served as a lecturer for physicia...
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John R Williams, PA-C

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Physician Assistant, Primary Care Physician, Internal Medicine Assistant, Preventative Care, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, standard of care, failure to diagnose, abuse
Highly qualified, board certified Physician Assistant with a diverse background that includes clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics and Internal Medicine. I will be an asset to your team with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care in several different locations: hospital, surgical and office settings. I am currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia. I am actively practicing full-time in a busy Emergency Room at a local hospital. I have worked in large and small hospitals. I am available for comprehensive chart/medical records review, case disposition analysis, defining standards of care, production of reports, participation in court/trial testimonies and screening for case merit (failure to diagnose, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, abuse and deviations from standard of care).
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Brian D. Jamail, PA-C, MPAS

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine - Air Force veteran, Physician Assistant, primary care, acute care, trauma management, occupational health, diabetes, wound care, flight medicine, ambulatory care, infection management, internal medicine, family medicine, prescribing errors, standard of care, failure to diagnose, personal injury
US Air Force Veteran. Board certified Physician Assistant with a diverse background that includes clinical experience in Acute Care, Flight Medicine and Internal Medicine. I will be an asset to your team with over 15 years of experience in direct patient care in several different locations: urgent care, military health care and private office settings. I am currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia. I am actively practicing full-time in a busy internal medicine practice. I am available for comprehensive chart/medical records review, case disposition analysis, defining standards of care, production of reports, participation in court/trial testimonies and screening for case merit (failure to diagnose, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, abuse and deviations from standard of care).
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John W Kimbell, MMSc, CAA

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) x44 yrs

Cumming, Georgia
Anesthesiology, Physician Assistant - Anesthesiology, Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, CAA, Anesthesiologist Assistant, AA, anesthetist, medical direction, medical supervision, AA scope of practice, AA licensing, TEFRA, difficult airways, NORA - GI cards rads, OB anesthesia, patient monitoring, anesthesia machines, anesthesia/OR equipment, autotransfusion
I am a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant and hold a Master of Medical Science Degree in Anesthesiology and Life Support Systems from Emory University. I am certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) and have more than 40 years of private practice experience. During that time, I have provided anesthesia care to more than 40,000 patients and am still engaged in full-time clinical practice. I have extensive experience in most surgical sub-specialties except open heart and transplant. This includes orthopedics, ENT, urology, GYN and GYN oncology, OB including high risk and obstetric hemorrhage, thoracic, neuro, colorectal, spine, general surgery, vascular, plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, GI and pulmonary endoscopy, radiologic and non-surgical cardiology, and robotic procedures in several specialties. My practice is the busiest OB anesthesia practice in the US with over 25,000 deliveries per year. I am Chief Adm...
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David Talford, PA-C, MPAS

Meridian, Idaho
Physician Assistant, Dermatology - Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Skin Cancer (Melanoma - Squamous Cell), University Clinical Faculty, Educator, Paramedic, Infection (Bacterial - Viral Fungal), Sepsis, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Nurse Practitioner, NP PA
Mr. Talford, PA-C, MPAS is an experienced physician assistant clinician, PA educator & teacher. Expert opinion on standard of care is offered across the general spectrum of physician assistant practice. Areas of focus include, urgent care/emergency medicine, dermatology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology and assists with referral when a particular disorder is outside scope of expertise. He provides chart review, analysis and testimony. As a published co-author in an international textbook on medical education; his work had been presented internationally and nationally on several occasions. Mr. Talford, graduated Alpha ETA from the Des Moines University Physician Assistant Program, and brings well apportioned perspective and insight into physician assistant & nurse practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider) standard of care. A nationally certified, Idaho licensed physician assistant to include 15 years’ experience of university appointment graduate level physician assistan...
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Lidia Pomaville, PA-C, MPAS

Dermatology PA Expert Witness

Chicago, Illinois
Physician Assistant, Dermatology - skin cancer, skin infections, wounds, medication side effects, chemical peels, melanoma, psoriasis, physician assistant scope of practice, skin surgery, biopsies, cosmetics, atopic dermatitis, physician assistant standard of care, laser, cysts, fillers, pigmentation, biologics, Accutane, burns
Lidia Pomaville is a board-certified PA with over 24 years of healthcare experience. She began her medical training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where she earned a Bachelor's degree while working at the hospital. Lidia completed her Master of Science degree in PA studies at Wichita State University in Kansas in 2011 and currently practices medical and cosmetic dermatology at Forefront Dermatology in Berwyn, IL. She holds an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor position with Marquette University and University of Dubuque. In addition, she maintains a clinical site for precepting PA students for Rush University, Rosalind Franklin University, Dominican University, Marquette University and University of Dubuque. She has co-authored multiple articles for medical publications and lectured on dermatology topics locally and nationally. Lidia is a member of the American Academy of PAs, IL Academy of PAs, IL Society of Dermatology PAs, and a Diplomate Fellow of the Society...
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Amanda Mallory Spillman, DMSc, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant Expert Witness

White Coat Medical Legal Consulting

Walton, Kentucky
Orthopedic Surgery, Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant, Merit Review, PA Standard of Care, Medical Cost Projection, IME Report Writing, Audit Trail, Orthopedics, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, Spine Injury, EMR, Causation, Triage, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
Amanda is an Orthopedic PA with over 19 years of clinical practice experience in orthopedics including orthopedic urgent care and spine surgery and emergency medicine. She received her Doctor of Medical Science from A.T. Still University in 2024 and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky in 2007. She obtained her Certification in Medical Legal Consulting from the University of Tennessee in 2024. In addition to clinical practice, she serves as Adjunct Faculty for South College's Doctor of Medical Science program and lectures for Thrive AP's Orthopedic Upskilling program. Amanda also serves as a Director at Large for the Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine (APALM) and serves on the Judicial Affairs Commission for the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). She also participates in orthopedic medical missions in Nicaragua assisting with total joints and spine surgery. Amanda has served as an expert witness in ...
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Michael J Hebert, M.S., PA-C

Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care PA!

M.J. Hebert Enterprises, LLC

Pineville, Louisiana
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine PA, Urgent Care, APP, MLP, Mid-level Provider, Heart Atttack, CVA, Stroke, Heart Attack, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Kidney Stone, Sepsis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pneumonia, laceration, fracture, dehydration, acute kidney injury, appendicitis
A 20 year Army Veteran, I have worked as a Physician Assistant in both Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care for 25+ years. I am a proud 1997 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the U.S. Army PA Program where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. I later obtained my Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. I am a retired Major from the Louisiana Army National Guard and have deployed overseas on two occasions. I last served as Deputy State Surgeon in charge of medical readiness for Louisiana troops. I currently split my time between working in a fast-paced emergency department and a high-acuity urgent care clinic in the central Louisiana area.
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Brittney McDonald, DMSc, PA-C

Urgent Care PA-C Expert Witness

Convenient MD

Raynham, Massachusetts
Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Medicine, Splinting, Diagnostic Testing Interpretation, Standard of Care Analysis, Negligence Evaluation, Primary Care, Laceration, Missed Diagnoses, Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Clinical Practice Guidelines, Evidence-Based Medicine, Wound Care, Acute Care, Fracture Management
Brittney McDonald is a certified physician associate with a doctorate in healthcare leadership in health law. She has been in practice for over 3 years, always full time in Urgent Care. She has provided care to more than 15,000 patients. She has expansive knowledge on worker’s compensation and malpractice through both personal and professional experience. Recently, she published her thesis on "The Legal Implications of Physician Assistants Providing Telehealth Services Across State Lines." She is a member of American Academy of Physician Associates, The Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine and the Urgent Care Association. She has completed extensive education on urgent care and emergency medicine as well as clinical documentation and malpractice exposure.
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CHRISTOPHER R CANNELL, DMSc, MPAS, MPLC, PA-C, DFAAPA, CAQ

Emergency/UC Medicine, Orthopedics, Hospitalist

The APC Consultant, LLC

Pembroke, Massachusetts
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Urgent Care, Hospital Medicine, personal injury, expert testimony, medical review, merit review
Dr. Cannell has been practicing as a Physician Assistant/Associate for 22 years with the last 22 in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, UC, Hospital Medicine and Orthopedics. Currently serves as the President of The Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine (https://apalm.net/). He has received a certification as a medical professional legal consultant from Auburn University. He has served as an adjunct clinical instructor in Emergency Medicine at Tufts School of Medicine since 2015 and is also on faculty at Northeastern University. He has been a community Emergency Medicine PA Educator since 2007. He has spent the last 8 years also serving as a legal consultant/expert witness on both the plaintiff and defense sides in addition to full-time clinical duties. Dr. Cannell has been a lead PA in the Emergency Department and Co-Chief of APCs all within South Shore Health System, Senior Leader at South Shore Health, consultant with MedPro Group, and national speaker on medical ...
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Adam T Broughton

Experienced Emergency Medicine PA & Educator

Lahey Beverly Hospital

Wenham, Massachusetts
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Physician assistant education, Critical care, Standard of care evaluation, Orthopedics, Clinical professor, Trauma care, Medical best practices, Urgent care, Advanced practice clinician, Emergency medical services, Clinical skills training, Ultrasound education, Pediatric resuscitation, Stroke care
Adam Broughton, MSc, PA-C, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with over 17 years of clinical experience and specialized expertise in legal medicine. He combines extensive emergency care practice with academic credentials and deep understanding of medical-legal standards to provide authoritative expert witness testimony. Clinical Experience Mr. Broughton maintains active emergency department practice at Beverly Hospital (50 hours monthly), a busy 55,000-patient-per-year community ED with trauma center, stroke, and cardiac catheterization capabilities. His clinical experience spans diverse settings including Brigham & Women's Hospital, one of the nation's top-ranking academic medical centers, where he practiced for six years while participating in regular simulations, trainings, and education of medical students and residents. He previously served as Chief Advanced Practice Clinician at Holy Family Emergency Department, where he developed innovative advanced...
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Dean P Kendziera, MSHS, PA-C

Physician Assistant with 25 Years of Experience

Norton Shores, Michigan
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery - Physician Assistant, PA, Midlevel, Orthopedics, Surgery, Trauma, Spine, Joint replacement, fracture, sports medicine, arthroscopy, foot and ankle, osteoporosis, revision surgery, cast, splint, infections, epidural abscess, pain management, narcotics
I have been a Physician Assistant (PA) for 25 years. I have worked in primary care, school-based health, urgent care, pediatric intensive care, outpatient orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. I have been an expert witness for 7 years. I have extensive experience as a PA, most recently in all aspects of orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. My orthopedic experience includes non-operative care and operative care as first assistant for patients with complex conditions involving the spine, neck, hand and extremities, joints, total joints and revision joints, injections, casting, wound care, perioperative care, narcotic and non-narcotic pain management, trauma and fractures. I have rounded on thousands of hospital patients for a variety of operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions; managing their pain, wellness, expectations, anticoagulation therapy, wound and dressing care, antibiotics, hospital and surgical complications, and discharge needs. I am a leader in electronic medical...
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Karen Mollner, DMSc, MPAS, MS, PA-C

Emergency Medicine PA-C, DMSc, MS toxicology

Hugo, Minnesota
Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - emergency, wrongful death, fentanyl, trauma, marijuana, toxicology, criminal, sepsis, medication, alcohol, malpractice, dissection, occupational, narcotics, physician assistant, cardiac, insurance
Over 22 years experience in Emergency Medicine and Toxicology. Affiliate Member American College of Medical Toxicology with masters degree in forensic toxicology. Doctorate of Medical Science with focus in emergency management. Over 8 years experience as expert witness including medicolegal, emergency medicine, toxicology, occupational, insurance companies, wrongful death, criminal. Website www.thealcoholpro.com
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Justin Cottrell, PA-C

Melanoma and Non Melanoma skin cancer expert

Las Vegas, Nevada
Dermatology, Physician Assistant - Melanoma, Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Skin, Rash, Dermatology medication
Licensed in California and Nevada. Board Certified since 2006 Neonates-Adult Medical Dermatology trained.
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Rosemary Montgomery, PA-C

Hammonton, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Physician Assistant, Physician Extender, Urgent Care, Acute Care, Trauma, Physician Associate, PA, Critical Care, Failure to Diagnose, APP, PA-C, Chronolgies, Standard of Care, Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department, Delay of Diagnosis
Rosie Montgomery, PA-C graduated from University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business in 2011 with a dual degree in Insurance and Risk Management and Marketing. After working as a life insurance underwriter for multiple years, Ms. Montgomery obtained her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Drexel University in 2017 and, presently, works as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department, ICU and Urgent Care settings. Ms. Montgomery is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Emergency Medicine through the NCCPA. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA), and The Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine (APALM). Ms. Montgomery is also a certified Medical Professional Legal Consultant (MPLC), a certification obtained through Auburn University. Ms. Mo...
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Victoria Nicholls, MS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, MPLC

Emergency Med/Urgent Care Expert Witness, PA-C

Levo Medical Consulting, LLC

Hammonton, New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - physician assistant, emergency medicine, urgent care medicine, physician associate, advanced care provider, PA, PA-C, critical care, failure to diagnose, standard of care, medical chronologies, delay in diagnosis, myocardial infarction, sepsis, airway management, stroke, medication error, pediatrics
Victoria Nicholls, PA-C received both her Bachelors of Science in Biology and Masters of Science in Physician Assistant degrees from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. Over the following 13 years, Ms. Nicholls has practiced nearly exclusively in the fields of Emergency and Urgent Care Medicine. Aside from her clinical work, Ms. Nicholls was an Adjunct Professor, Clinical Instructor and Guest Lecturer for Philadelphia University’s Physician Assistant Program (now Thomas Jefferson University’s Physician Assistant Program). In 2021, Ms. Nicholls and her business partner founded Levo Medical Consulting, LLC, more information can be found at https://levomedconsulting.com/services/. Ms. Nicholls is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Emergency Medicine through the NCCPA. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Society of Emergency Me...
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Stephanie L Burgess, MPAS, BS, PA-C

Burgess Experts INC

Farmingdale, New York
Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine - Orthopedics, First Assist, Surgery, Opioid prescribing, pediatrics, adults, geriatric, lead PA
Over 10 years as a full time Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Physician Assistant assessing patients and performing surgery. Prescribing and monitoring opioid and other medications in pediatrics, adults and geriatric population.
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Shervan N Mohan, PA-C, MHS, MPAS

Emergency Medicine PA – Standard of Care

Hudson, Ohio
Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine PA, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider Standard of Care, Missed Stroke, Medical Malpractice, Failure to Recognize Sepsis, Triage Errors, Failure to Admit, Diagnostic Errors, Improper Discharge, Missed Pulmonary Embolism, Missed MI, Scope of Practice, Failure to Diagnose, Trauma Evaluation
I am a Physician Assistant specializing in emergency medicine and urgent care, with extensive experience in chart review and standard-of-care analysis for hospital quality and risk management. I provide medical-legal consultation and expert opinion for cases involving diagnostic errors, failures to diagnose, missed myocardial infarction or stroke, sepsis, improper discharge, and other ED or urgent care standard-of-care matters. I have practiced across multiple hospital and urgent care locations, including University Hospitals (Bedford Heights, Richmond Heights, Geauga, Portage, Twinsburg) and Cleveland Clinic (Mayfield Heights, Garfield Heights, Euclid, Warrensville Heights), gaining experience in diverse patient populations and high-acuity settings. My clinical expertise includes acute care, triage, diagnostic evaluation, emergency procedures, and patient management. I hold a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, a Master of Health Sciences, and a Bachelor’s degree fr...
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Levi D Vance, PA-C

Inpatient Psychiatry Physician Assistant

Medford, Oregon
Physician Assistant, Psychiatry - Inpatient psychiatry, Consult Liason, Suicide risk, Crisis care, Psychosis, Mood disorders, Substance use, Patient safety, Involuntary hold, Discharge planning, Medication management, Malpractice, Standard of care, Behavioral Health, Acute psychiatry, Psychiatric hold, Assessment, Telemedicine, Documentation, Hospital Safety
Levi D. Vance, PA-C – Psychiatric Expert Witness I am a board-certified Physician Assistant with over six years of experience in inpatient psychiatry at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit. My practice involves daily evaluation and management of patients with acute psychiatric conditions including psychosis, severe mood disorders, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation requiring crisis stabilization. Courtroom Experience I regularly provide testimony in civil commitment hearings, which has familiarized me with legal proceedings, communicating psychiatric concepts to legal audiences, and responding to examination. Clinical Background My clinical work encompasses suicide risk assessment, psychiatric medication management, involuntary hold determinations, discharge planning for high-acuity patients, and crisis intervention. I treat patients across the full spectrum of acute psychiatric presentations and work within multidisciplinary teams to addr...
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Kate Wise, DNP

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - pediatrics, family medicine, inpatient, outpatient, critical care, urology, nephrology, child abuse, developmental disabilities, surgery, general practice, medical management, genetics, nutrition, obesity, pain management, radiology, physician assistant, spine surgery, pediatric urology
I am a board certified Family medicine nurse practitioner with over 16 years of experience in the nursing field. My background encompasses critical care, inpatient and outpatient nursing, family medicine, and extensive pediatric specialty experience. I have been requested as a guest speaker for both doctoral level students and various specialty conferences over the years. I am proficient in medical chart reviewing, and my work as both an RN and as a medical provider gives me a unique perspective to bring as an expert witness. My exceptional oral and written skills as well as outstanding time management serve as a significant benefit to the attorney and case at hand. I am enthusiastic to save the attorney both time and money while providing excellent expert witness services.
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Mitchell Haines, DPT, MSBS, PA-C

Neurosurgery PA-C (Physician Assistant/Associate)

Haines Medical Consultants, PLLC

Nashville, Tennessee
Physician Assistant, Neurological Surgery - TBI, tumor, shunt, Aneurysm, Spine, Craniotomy, Hydrocephalus, Fusion, discectomy, Spinal Cord, Stroke, Wound Closure, Physician Associate, PA, Nurse Practitioner, NP, Advanced Practice Provider, Extraventricular Drain/EVD, Informed Consent, Intracranial Pressure Monitor
I am an experienced, board certified, Neurosurgical Physician Associate (PA-C) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) with nearly 10 years of combined clinical experience. I have contributed to the field of Neurosurgery as a clinician, educator, mentor, and advocate. I have accumulated over 1000+ neurosurgical operating room cases as a Physician Associate first-assist and routinely evaluate patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Additionally, I take first call for the emergency department, intensive care units, and transfer center at multiple hospitals including a designated Level 1 Trauma Center. I consistently review X-ray, MRI, CT, CTA imaging of the brain, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad array of neurosurgical pathologies. I have a thorough understanding and application of the medical standard of care acquired through years of direct experience and frequent review of the most current published research. I am ...
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Marsha Niven, PA-C, MPLC

Urgent Care PA-C - Expert Witness

Niven MPLC

McKinney, Texas
Urgent Care Medicine - PA-C, Physician assistant, defendant, plaintiff, Urgent Care, ACLS, PALS, BLS, chart review for merit, court testimony, deposition testimony, MPLC certification, licensed in Texas, Telehealth certification, AAPA member, TAPA member, AAPALM member
Marsha Niven PA-C, MPLC Niven MPLC Urgent Care Certified Physician Assistant in Texas with more than 25 years of clinical experience in Urgent Care and Emergency medicine. Experienced at providing both deposition and court testimony, for both defendant and plaintiff attorneys, as well as initial chart review for merit, thus providing expertise at all stages of the malpractice legal process. Currently holding certifications in Medical Professional Legal Consultant, ACLS, PALS, BLS, Telemedicine, and Urgent Care Management. Previously practicing as a RN for more than a decade, this provides a unique perspective of the standards across different aspects of care. Adept at providing insightful opinions from the provider perspective and also keen insight at the operational aspects of care, which can prove particularly useful when seeking initial chart reviews for merit. Featured speaker at Professional Conferences at the local and national level on risk management, including...
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Jason P Kidde, PA-C

13 year fellowship trained acute care PA

Salt Lake City, Utah
Urgent Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine - fracture management, back pain, hand injuries, syncope, misdiagnosis, infectious disease, thrombosis management, lacerations, splinting, delayed diagnosis, headache, abnormal vital signs, chest pain, Physician Assistant, EKG, abdominal pain, fever, stroke, anaphylaxis, urgent care
Jason Kidde is an ER fellowship-trained Physician Associate with 13 years of experience in urgent care and 6 years of experience in emergency medicine. He has managed tens of thousands of acute care presentations in high volume, high acuity settings including cases of high medical complexity. He manages a peer review group within his organization service line that reviews cases in which standard of care or diagnostic accuracy is questioned, particularly when a poor patient outcome has occurred. He applies structured clinical reasoning and maintains a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine in both practice and case review. Additionally, he has dedicated experience in acute injury, having been the principal clinician at Solitude Mountain Ski Resort which sees large volumes of dislocations, fractures, and emergency triage. Jason's combined experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, and peer review allows him to provide clear, objective analysis in matters involving stand...
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Emily Hedrick, MSPAS, PA-C

Alexandria, Virginia
Physician Assistant, General Surgery - Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Disease, Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gastric Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Cholecystitis, Cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy, Bowel Resection, Appendectomy, Peri-operative Care, Intra-abdominal Abscess, Hernia Repair
I am an experienced Surgical Physician Assistant with a demonstrated history of over 10 years in clinical practice. I have participated in the care of patients across numerous surgical subspecialties including hepatobiliary surgery, general surgery, surgical oncology, trauma surgery, breast surgery, bariatric surgery and colorectal surgery. My clinical roles include providing operative consultations, first assisting in the operating room and caring for postoperative patients, including quickly recognizing and triaging postoperative complications. I have experience serving as an expert witness in many legal cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. I pride myself on being efficient, knowledgeable and thorough when reviewing medical malpractice cases and consistently provide transparent and reliable opinions in a timely manner.
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Morgan Meeks, PA-C, CLCP

Life Care Planner

Charleston, West Virginia
Life Care Planning - certifieid life care planner, physician assistant expoert witness, life care planning expert, personal injury medical expert, catastrophic injury expert, future medical cost expert, traumatic brain injury life care planner, experect witness for medical damages, medical legal consulting for attorneys, life expectancy
I am a certified Physician Assistant with a decade of direct patient care experience and a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) providing detailed, medically accurate, and cost-supported life care plans for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. My clinical background spans inpatient hospital medicine, outpatient pulmonary care, and primary care settings, giving me broad insight into acute, chronic, and catastrophic medical conditions. I bring a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine, diagnostic interpretation, and interdisciplinary care coordination—skills that directly inform the precision and defensibility of my life care plans. As the founder of Meeks Consulting LLC, I work independently to review medical records, identify future medical and rehabilitation needs, and generate comprehensive life care plans that account for projected services, durable medical equipment, home modifications, therapy, medications, and attendant care. I specialize in cases involving traumatic b...
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Jeffrey VanBendegom, MD, FACEP

Middleton, Wisconsin
Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant - My focus within Emergency Medicine is cardiology care in the ER. I have 10 years experience performing case analysis and quality assurance for STEMI (Heart attack care) in my hospital system, as well as cardiac care peer review. I am also involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as EMS director, EMS
I am a practicing full-time Emergency Medicine physician. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine with Fellowship status in the American College of Emergency Medicine. I am also a county-wide EMS director, part owner in a private practice, and Trauma Medical Director for my health system. I have 10+ years experience in case analysis in multi-disciplinary case review (peer review) in my hospital system, specifically in cardiac care and trauma and surgical care. My practice is currently in a level IV trauma center with high volume and direct affiliation with a level I trauma center within our system. I have also served as victim witness and expert witness in assault cases.
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