Trauma Surgery Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of trauma surgery expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on trauma surgery and related issues. Trauma surgery 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 trauma surgery expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, Sepsis, Surgical Critical Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, Acute Care Surgery, Critical Care, Trauma, Shock, Abdominal Surgery, Hernia, Spinal Cord Injury, Surgical Complications, Emergency Surgery, and Gallbladder Surgery.
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Gregory S Campbell, MD FACS
Emergency Acute Care Trauma Surgeon Critical Care
North County Surgical Associates
Critical Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Emergency Surgery, Cholecystitis, Resuscitation, Critical Care, Diverticulitis, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Abdominal Surgery, Incarcerated Hernias, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Appendectomy, Trauma, Bowel Obstruction, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wound complications, Soft tissue Infections
Dr. Campbell's strength as an expert witness is to simplify complex medical /surgical issues for non medical personel to understand.
He has practiced exclusively Trauma and Acute Care since 2004. He prides himself on being up to date with current literature.
He is very comfortable speaking in public, and can be on the Defense or Plaintiff side of a case. All charts will be reviewed objectively in critical detail.
Board Certified in General Surgery 2000 to present
Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care 2002 to present
ATLS Instructor/Faculty
Primary Focus on Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with complex ICU Resuscitation.
Navy Veteran 17 years with multiple overseas deployments as well as serving in Iraq 2003
Member of Western Trauma Association
Chief of Surgery Palomar Medical Center 2021 -2023
Chief Of Surgery Elect Palomar Medical Center 2026 -2028
Operating Room Chair 2020 to present
Trauma ICU Director 2020 to present
Trauma IMC Director 2020- present
Trauma Medical Surgical...
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Jonathan A Zelken, MD
Jonathan Zelken MD
Arizona
Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery
Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row.
After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan.
Dr. Ze...
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Kari Jerge, MD, FACS
Arizona
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, EMS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Pain, Sepsis, Shock, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Pre-Hospital Trauma Care, Burn Injury, Surgical Complications, Chart R
Kari F Jerge, MD, FACS is a general surgeon passionate about providing timely, objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for a particular gift for translating complex surgical disease processes and surgical decisions into language understandable by legal teams and juries. She has achieved dual Board Certified in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care. Dr Jerge has additional subject matter expertise elective and emergent general surgery, surgical critical care (ICU medicine), and trauma surgery. Her background includes extensive experience in pre-hospital care of trauma patients including care provided by Fire and EMS services before patient reaches hospital. She has been in independent practice for over 10 years in a variety of settings including rural, private, and large academic practices. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the premier professional society of surgeons. She is also a me...
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Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS
Trauma, Acute Care, and General Surgery Expert
Santa Barbara, California
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Emergency General Surgery, Hemorrhage, Peritonitis, Surgical Complications, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectum Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS is dual board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care with additional subspecialty certification in Neurocritical Care. He is the Trauma Medical Director at the only American College of Surgeons verified Level-1 Trauma Center between the LA and Bay areas. He has held numerous hospital leadership positions, and has extensive experience in Trauma Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement. He is full time General Surgery Residency Teaching Faculty, is well-published, and is active in clinical research on a wide range of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Critical Care topics. He is passionate about providing his patients with the highest standards of care, and brings these same rigorous standards to malpractice case review for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has extensive experience and expertise in Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, and General Surgery. CV and references availabl...
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Todd A Kanen, MD
Santa Barbara, California
General Surgery, Wound Care
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Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care
I am a highly experienced general surgeon with nearly 40 years of expertise in trauma, acute care surgery, and comprehensive abdominal and breast surgery. My extensive experience also includes advanced wound care management, with a specialization in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Additionally, I have served as an expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants and provided depositions, leveraging my clinical expertise to provide detailed and objective medical insights.
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Alexander R. Marmureanu, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Clinical Faculty
Los Angeles, California
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
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Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Critical Care, VATS, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Medical Devices, Hospital Administration, General Surgery, CABG, Bylaws
I am a board-certified cardiothoracic and general surgeon with an active clinical practice in Los Angeles, California, specializing in complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, including minimally invasive, robotic, and endovascular techniques. I am licensed to practice in California and New York.
I serve as President and CEO of California Heart & Lung Surgery Medical Center, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Centinela Hospital Medical Center, and Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at Southern California Hospital at Culver City. I also hold an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Surgery and serve as Chair of the Bylaws Committee as well as a Member of the Faculty Assembly Committee at the California University of Science and Medicine.
My training includes a General Surgery residency and research fellowship at New York University and Mount Sinai Medical Center, followed by a Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship at UCLA, where I subsequently served on faculty.
My cli...
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Shahryar Ahmadi, MD, FRCSC, QME
World Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon
Santa Ana, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Shoulder, Elbow, California
Dr. Shahryar Ahmadi is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME) and SIB evaluations. Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Known for his skill, empathy, and diligence, Dr. Ahmadi provides advanced surgical and non-surgical care for the shoulder and elbow, including arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, ligament reconstruction, trauma care, and more.
As an innovator, Dr. Ahmadi holds multiple patents in surgical advancements, including techniques to improve recovery and reduce complications. He also integrates robotics and advanced imaging into care. Since 2010, he has been a trusted expert in medical-legal and worker’s compensation cases, earning global recognition for his expertise in orthopedic surgery.
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Kari Jerge, MD, FACS
San Diego, California
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, EMS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Pain, Sepsis, Shock, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Pre-Hospital Trauma Care, Burn Injury, Surgical Complications, Chart R
Kari F Jerge, MD, FACS is a general surgeon passionate about providing timely, objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for a particular gift for translating complex surgical disease processes and surgical decisions into language understandable by legal teams and juries. She has achieved dual Board Certified in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care. Dr Jerge has additional subject matter expertise elective and emergent general surgery, surgical critical care (ICU medicine), and trauma surgery. Her background includes extensive experience in pre-hospital care of trauma patients including care provided by Fire and EMS services before patient reaches hospital. She has been in independent practice for over 10 years in a variety of settings including rural, private, and large academic practices. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the premier professional society of surgeons. She is also a me...
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Jonathan A Zelken, MD
Jonathan Zelken MD
Newport Beach, California
Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery
Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row.
After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan.
Dr. Ze...
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Michael J Sise, MD
National expert experience defense and plaintiff
Michael J Sise, MD
San Diego, California
Vascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Surgical Critical Care, Vascular Injury, Compartment syndrome, Deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, arterial embolism, amputation, fall and head injury, iatrogenic vascular injury, limb loss, carotid endartectomy, vascular bypass surgery, ruptured aneurysm, angiogram complications
Dr. Michael J. Sise has extensive national experience as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He is the senior trauma and vascular surgeon and the immediate past Chief of the Medical Staff at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. He attended the College of Holy Cross and the University of Rochester School of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society. Dr. Sise obtained his general surgery and vascular surgery training at Naval Medical Center, San Diego. He is board certified in surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical critical care. Dr. Sise served as chief surgeon aboard aircraft carriers USS Constellation, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Ranger, USS Eisenhower and USS Belleau Wood. Dr. Sise was Chief Surgeon aboard amphibious carriers USS Guam and USS Iwo Jima in the Persian Gulf during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. He completed a 20-year career as a Naval Medical Officer in 1992 and became Assistant Trauma ...
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Gregory S Campbell, MD FACS
Emergency Acute Care Trauma Surgeon Critical Care
North County Surgical Associates
San Diego, California
Critical Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Emergency Surgery, Cholecystitis, Resuscitation, Critical Care, Diverticulitis, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Abdominal Surgery, Incarcerated Hernias, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Appendectomy, Trauma, Bowel Obstruction, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wound complications, Soft tissue Infections
Dr. Campbell's strength as an expert witness is to simplify complex medical /surgical issues for non medical personel to understand.
He has practiced exclusively Trauma and Acute Care since 2004. He prides himself on being up to date with current literature.
He is very comfortable speaking in public, and can be on the Defense or Plaintiff side of a case. All charts will be reviewed objectively in critical detail.
Board Certified in General Surgery 2000 to present
Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care 2002 to present
ATLS Instructor/Faculty
Primary Focus on Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with complex ICU Resuscitation.
Navy Veteran 17 years with multiple overseas deployments as well as serving in Iraq 2003
Member of Western Trauma Association
Chief of Surgery Palomar Medical Center 2021 -2023
Chief Of Surgery Elect Palomar Medical Center 2026 -2028
Operating Room Chair 2020 to present
Trauma ICU Director 2020 to present
Trauma IMC Director 2020- present
Trauma Medical Surgical...
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Kevin J Mitchell
General Surgery and Trauma
KmedEx, Inc.
Pleasanton, California
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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General Surgery, Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, Wound Care
I am a fellowship trained general surgeon with special expertise in acute care surgery, trauma, surgical critical care and wound care with over 32 years of experience. I am a well experienced expert witness and have testified multiple times in depositions and in court.
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Joshua Matthews, MD
Experienced Orthopedic Surgery Expert
LAKEPORT, California
Orthopedic Surgery
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Venous medicine, Bone & Joint Disorders, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fracture Management, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Joint Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Degenerative Joint Disease, Soft Tissue Injuries, Surgical Repair, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Spine Surgery, Trauma
Joshua Matthews, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He was educated at the University of Missouri in Columbia and received his MD degree in 2009. He then completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Kansas. After residency, Dr. Matthews underwent additional fellowship training in arthroscopy and sports medicine in San Diego, California.
As a fellow, he was fortunate to work with athletes at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels. In his nearly 10 years in practice, he has gained extensive experience in the minimally invasive treatment of sports and work-related shoulder and knee injuries. He additionally cares for a variety of traumatic and general orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Matthews enjoys an active lifestyle of rock climbing, hiking, paddleboarding, cycling, and fitness training. Dr. Matthews’s passion for staying active drives his motivation to help patients maintain their physical activity and recover from injury.
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Laura Harmon, MD, FACS
Board Certified Trauma Medical Director
Boulder , Colorado
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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Trauma, General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Process Improvement, Quality, Systems Management, Bowel Obstructions, Abdominal Surgery, Blunt Trauma, Penetrating Trauma, Trauma Medical Director, Shock, Colon Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Septic Shock, Surgical Complications, Spinal Cord Injury, Concussion
Laura Harmon, MD, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon in Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, and an expert in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. She is deeply committed to delivering the highest quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed care.
As a Trauma Medical Director, Dr. Harmon has extensive expertise in building and leading trauma infrastructures that support patient-centered care grounded in scientific rigor. She has designed and overseen American College of Surgeons–verified peer review and quality improvement programs, providing her with a comprehensive, systems-level understanding of trauma care delivery and performance improvement. This experience uniquely positions her to offer expert insight across all aspects of trauma care.
Dr. Harmon maintains an active clinical practice in trauma and emergency general surgery at both Level I and Level II trauma centers. She has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications spanning general surgery, surgical critical care, and tr...
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Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng
Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Critical Care
West Hartford, Connecticut
Trauma Surgery, General Surgery
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Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care, Appendicitis, Spleen Trauma, Bowel Surgery, Hernia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sepsis, Surgical complications
Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng is an Acute Care Surgeon in active practice for over 10 years. As the Trauma Medical Director and Chief of Acute Care Surgery he brings expertise in Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Elefant trained at the prestigious Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore and is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Prior to his medical career he studied mathematics and physics, and obtained a Master’s degree from Columbia University in Biomedical Engineering. This training in seemingly diverse fields allows Dr. Elefant to synthesize information in his expert opinion work and convey the complex medical information in a simple, easy to understand manner. Additionally, Dr. Elefant is actively involved i...
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Gregory R Semon, DO, FACS, FACOS
Triple Board Certified Surgeon / Assoc Professor
Florida
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Critical Care Surgery, Chest Wall Injury, Rib Fractures, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Small Bowel, Colon, Gallbladder, Appendix, Hernia, Shock, Hemorrhage, Coagulopathy, Sepsis, Infections, Complications, Quality, Neurocritical Care
Dr. Gregory Semon is a distinguished surgeon who currently serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He practices general surgery, trauma surgery, critical care, and burn surgery at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, which is a Level 1 Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Semon hold three board certifications in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care. He additionally holds a certificate in Acute Care Surgery from the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. He completed his surgical training at Ohio University/Kettering Health Network in Dayton, OH and his surgical critical care and acute care surgery fellowships at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, FL.
In addition to his clinical and academic duties, Dr. Semon holds multiple administrative roles, including serving as Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital. He also wor...
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Joseph R Lewis, DO
General, Robotic, Critical Care, & Trauma Surgery
Negotium Surgical
Fort Myers, Florida
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Critical Care, Surgery, General Surgery, Robotics, Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endoscopy, Endoscopic, Acute Care, Acute Care Surgery, Airway, Emergency General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Rib Plating, VIdeo Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, Chest Wall Reconstruction
Dr. Lewis is an acute care surgeon practicing trauma, surgical critical care, general, and robotic surgery. He participates multiple times during the year in surgical humanitarian missions to underserved areas. The American College of Surgeons verifies him as an ATLS student course director, ATLS instructor course director, and ASSET instructor. He has extensive experience in blood administration, emergency airways, and actively teaches Fundamentals of Critical Care Support internationally.
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Gregory S Campbell, MD FACS
Emergency Acute Care Trauma Surgeon Critical Care
North County Surgical Associates
Florida
Critical Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Emergency Surgery, Cholecystitis, Resuscitation, Critical Care, Diverticulitis, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Abdominal Surgery, Incarcerated Hernias, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Appendectomy, Trauma, Bowel Obstruction, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wound complications, Soft tissue Infections
Dr. Campbell's strength as an expert witness is to simplify complex medical /surgical issues for non medical personel to understand.
He has practiced exclusively Trauma and Acute Care since 2004. He prides himself on being up to date with current literature.
He is very comfortable speaking in public, and can be on the Defense or Plaintiff side of a case. All charts will be reviewed objectively in critical detail.
Board Certified in General Surgery 2000 to present
Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care 2002 to present
ATLS Instructor/Faculty
Primary Focus on Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with complex ICU Resuscitation.
Navy Veteran 17 years with multiple overseas deployments as well as serving in Iraq 2003
Member of Western Trauma Association
Chief of Surgery Palomar Medical Center 2021 -2023
Chief Of Surgery Elect Palomar Medical Center 2026 -2028
Operating Room Chair 2020 to present
Trauma ICU Director 2020 to present
Trauma IMC Director 2020- present
Trauma Medical Surgical...
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Cheickna Diarra, MD, FACS
Unity Point Medical Center
Atlanta , Georgia
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
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Minimally invasive surgery, general surgery, robotic surgery, gallbladder surgery complications, bariatric surgery, colon and rectal surgery, acute care surgery, upper and lower endoscopy, complex hernia surgery, bile duct injury, bowel injury, Medical error prevention, Patient safety, Trauma Surgery
Dr. Diarra is a fellow of the American Board of Surgery. He is a very experienced medical chart reviewer and expert witness. He has extensive experience in medical error prevention, patient safety and litigation for medical negligence. He testifies for both plaintiff and defense attorneys.
He is skilled in minimally invasive general surgery techniques, acute care surgery and trauma surgery. He completed an additional fellowship training in bariatric, advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and maintains a full time practice working as a minimally invasive general surgeon, trauma surgeon and robotic surgeon at Unity Point Medical Center. His passion involves advocating for advances in minimally advanced laparoscopic techniques to improve the lives of patients after surgery.
Dr. Diarra works in a very efficient and effective manner and is easily accessible.
Expert professional opinions expressed by Dr. Diarra are based on his own personal capacity and do not necessarily re...
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Tadd P Schroeder, BSN, RN, TNS, CCRN
Sepsis Coordinator, Pt Safety Trauma/Surgical ICU
Chatham, Illinois
Trauma Surgery, Emergency Medicine
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Patient Safety, Charge Nurse, Code Team, Nurse manager, Firefighter, EMT, Auto Extrication, ICU, Emergency Department, Organ Recovery / Transplant, Thermal/Burn Injuries, Crush Injuries, Compartment Syndrome, Surgical Site Infections, Central Line Infections, Pressure Injuries, TBI, Stroke, Sepsis
Sepsis Nurse Navigator for 500 Bed Level 1 Trauma Center responsible for coordinating the identification and management of septic patients in the Emergency Department, conducting active and retrospective case reviews, and providing feedback to nursing and physicians to optimize clinical outcomes. Experience with the review and evaluation of patient safety events to ensure standard of care. Extensive experience caring for critically ill patients as bedside RN¸ Rapid Response Nurse/Code Team Leader, Organ Transplant Recovery Coordinator, ICU Trauma/Burn Nurse Manager. I have served for 27 years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT, and worked 16 years in the aviation industry. These experiences allow me real world understanding and practical knowledge of what is required to be a competent healthcare provider in today's society.
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Joshua S Carson, MD, FACS
Burn, Wounds, Trauma and Intensive Care Expert
Loyola University Medical Center
Oak Park, Illinois
Trauma Surgery, Wound Care
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Burns, Burn Care, Burn Surgery, Pediatric burns, Acute wounds, Complex wound care, Frostbite, SJS and TENS, Surgical Critical Care, Inhalation injury, Severe soft tissue infection, Necrotizing fasciitis
Dr. Carson is an academic burn surgeon and intensivist practicing at one of the busiest burn centers in the country. He is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. His clinical and academic interests both focus on burn injuries and other injuries to the skin and soft tissues, including both acute management and management of long term sequelae (eg burn reconstruction and scar management). He treats both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Carson has treated thousands of patients with serious burn injuries, and has published extensively on burn surgery, wound care and related topics. A respected authority in the field of burn care, Dr. Carson is a member of the editorial board of the field's pre-eminent journal (JBCR), and serves on national committees of several burn-related professional associations (American Burn Association, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma).
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Nejd F. Alsikafi, MD
Urology Expert Witness, LLC
Lake Bluff, Illinois
Urology & Urological Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Urologic Reconstruction, Urologic Complications, Incontinence, Impotence, Fistula, Urologic Trauma
Dr. Alsikafi is a "teacher of the year", an experienced expert witness, board-certified by the American Board of Urology, and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Born and raised in the midwest, he attended the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his Urology residency at the University of Chicago. He completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco in Urologic Trauma and Reconstruction.
Following fellowship he was on faculty at the University of Chicago for 4 years and Loyola University Medical Center for 9 years where he served co-fellowship director in male pelvic reconstruction.
He is a "teacher of the year" as voted by medical students and residents. He has over 20 years of clinical and forensic experience.
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Pedro Rodriguez, MD
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Cosmetic Reconstructive Consulting Services
Belvidere, Illinois
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Breast Reconstruction, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Removal, Brachioplasty, Liposuction, Lasers, Fillers, Botox, Scar Revision, Trauma Surgery, Body Sculpting, Buttock Augmentation, blepharoplasty, Lower Extremities, IPL, Face Lifts, Medspa, Gynecomastia Surgery
Dr. Rodriguez, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon | Clinical Professor of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine
Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in both surgical and medical spa procedures. Raised in Puerto Rico and fluent in Spanish, he brings a culturally sensitive approach to patient care. Dr. Rodriguez earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1999, completed his General Surgery Residency as Chief Resident at Summa Health Systems in 2004, and finalized a Plastic Surgery Fellowship as Chief Resident at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009.
Currently, Dr. Rodriguez maintain an active surgical practice in Rockford, Illinois, and serve as a teaching faculty member for the Medical Center Podiatry Residency and the University of Illinois College of Medicine since 2013. In 2024, he was appointed Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College...
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Francisco J Rodriguez, MD, FACS, DABS
All of general surgery, trauma and wound care
Berlin, Maryland
General Surgery, Wound Care
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WOUND CARE & HYPERBARIC, ABDOMINAL/GASTROENTEROLOGY SURGERY, ADVANCE HERNIA, TRAUMA SURGERY, VENOUS DISEASE, Breast , Bowel
EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE IN ADVANCE WOUND CARE, HERNIA AND INTRA-ABDOMINAL SURGERY.
AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGERY EXAMINER, BOARD CERTIFIED AND DIPLOMATE OF AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGERY.
PROFESSOR OF SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN SURGERY AND PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR.
ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC SURGERY
INSTRUCTOR ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINER
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Marcie Feinman, MD, MEHP, FACS
General/Trauma Surgeon - Master educator
Ellicott City, Maryland
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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critical care, hernia, gallbladder, education, workman's comp, MVC, laparoscopy, robotic surgery, groin hernia, ventral hernia, motor vehicle collision
I completed medical school at the George Washington University, residency training in general surgery at New York Medical College and Fellowship training in both trauma surgery and surgical critical care at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I joined the staff at Sinai Hospital in 2014 and currently hold the positions of Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery, Division Chief for Acute Care Surgery, Program Director for the general surgery residency and Associate Designated Institutional Official, overseeing all graduate medical education programs. In these roles I have been instrumental in shaping the training program for our future surgeons as well as overseeing all the operations for trauma surgery, surgical critical care and emergency general surgery. I have also completed a Masters in Education, as well as a Professional Coaching Certification. I have received several teaching awards, including the Parker J Palmer Courage to Teach award from the ACGME. In addition, several years ago ...
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Eric J. Kraut, MD, FACS
General Surgery, Trauma and Critical Care
Eric J Kraut MD LLC
Owings Mills, Maryland
Trauma Surgery, General Surgery
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General Surgery, Trauma, Critical Care, abdominal surgery, hernias, laparoscopy, endoscopy, bleeding, sepsis, injuries, intestinal surgery, cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, diverticulitis, wounds, perforations, falls, motor vehicles crash, penetrating injuries
I have been in practice for 28 years. I am an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University and I am board certified in general surgery and critical care. I have held many administrative positions which involved review of medical care. These include chief of surgery, trauma medical director, medical director of ambulatory surgery center, medical director and founder of a breast cancer center as well as educator of residents and students. I have had a broad experience in my career including both academic and private practices and levels 1, 2 and 3 trauma centers. I have maintained a broad range of skills. My career has included vascular, thoracic, oncologic, advanced laparoscopic and open procedures.
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William K Collins III, MD, MBA
Plastic Surgery - Boston University Faculty
Boston Medical Center - Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts
Plastic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Implant, Breast Augmentation, ALCL, Cosmetic Surgery, Microsurgery, Limb Salvage, Trauma Surgery, Nerve Surgery, Top surgery, Gender Affirming Surgery, Flaps, DIEP Flap, Wound Care, Skin Graft, Pain, Neuroma
Dr. Collins specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Boston Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine.
He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine before completing residencies in both general surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Plastic Surgery at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Collins focuses on plastic surgery of the breast, body, limbs and face.
Clinical focus includes breast reconstruction, microsurgery, gender affirming chest reconstruction (top surgery), liposuction and body contouring and lower extremity reconstruction after trauma.
He has an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and is working to improve healthcare delivery and value using generative artificial intelligence.
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Akram Alashari, MD, FACS, CPE
Saginaw, Michigan
General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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Trauma surgery, Personal Injury, Traumatic Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Critical Care, Intensive Care, Motor vehicle collision, Abdominal surgery, Surgical complications, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal pain, Gallbladder, Appendix, Intestines, Colon, Wounds
Dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Active clinical practice with a decade of experience. Fellowship-trained trauma surgeon. Trauma Medical Director and Department of Surgery Chair of ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center. Active clinical practice includes elective general surgery, emergency general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care.
Associate Professor of Surgery - Trauma and Surgical Critical Care.
Course Director for Advanced Trauma Life Support.
Experienced healthcare speaker with presentations at national medical conferences.
Active clinical practice includes the following:
-Elective general surgery (examples: gallbladder removal, hernia repair)
-Emergency general surgery (examples: appendicitis, bowel perforation, bowel obstruction, internal bleeding)
-Trauma surgery (examples: motor vehicle collisions, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, falls)
-Critical care (examples: head injury, respiratory failure, need for intensive care)
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Geoffrey J Flattmann, M.D., F.A.C.S.
General Surgeon - Expert in Robotic Assist Surgery
Flattmann Surgical Clinic
Natchez, Mississippi
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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robotic-assisted, robotic surgery, trauma, robotic assist
Dr. Geoffrey James Flattmann is a board-certified general surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience and more than 25,000 surgical procedures performed. Based in Natchez, Mississippi, Dr. Flattmann has maintained a solo private surgical practice since 2000, serving as a trusted provider of comprehensive general surgical care, including both open and minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Flattmann is a nationally recognized leader in robotic-assisted surgery and serves as a Robotic Surgery Proctor and Featured Speaker for Intuitive Surgical. As of May 2025, he has performed over 1,400 robotic cases. His deep experience spans a wide range of general surgical procedures, including gastrointestinal surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder and biliary tract procedures, appendectomy, and surgical oncology.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Flattmann has served in multiple hospital leadership roles, including Chief of Surgery at Merit Health Natchez (current), Chief of Staff durin...
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Troy L. Spilde, MD
Springfield, Missouri
Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery
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General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Pediatric Surgery
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Keely Buesing, MD, FACS
Professor of Surgery | Gen Surg, Trauma & ICU
KLB Witness Services, LLC
Omaha, Nebraska
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Trauma Surgery, Trauma Surgeon, Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, ICU, Sepsis, Septic Shock, Abdominal Surgery, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Robotic Surgery, Bowel Perforation, Hernia, Hemorrhage, Gunshot Wound, Blunt Trauma, Motor Vehicle Accident, Hernia Mesh
Dr. Keely Buesing is a nationally recognized general, trauma and critical care surgeon with extensive experience in the care of critically ill and injured patients. She is double board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Buesing is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and practices full-time at a Level I academic trauma center, where she provides expert care for critically ill and injured patients, including those with blunt and penetrating trauma, surgical emergencies, and complex abdominal conditions.
Dr. Buesing brings an exceptional combination of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and legal insight to her role as an expert witness. Her areas of specialization include trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care, with particular focus on complications related to cholecystectomy, appendectomy, bowel obstruction and perforation, hernia repair (including m...
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Jared H Griffard, MD, FACS, CLCP
Trauma/General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
Las Vegas, Nevada
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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General Surgery, Chronic ventilator dependence, Traumatic Brain Injury, Enterocutaneous fistula, Rib fractures, Feeding tube complications, Amputations, Wound care, Spinal Cord Injury, Gun shot wounds, Knife stab wounds, Motorcycle collisions, Motor vehicle collisions, Postoperative hemorrhage
Dr. Jared Griffard is a double board-certified general surgeon and surgical critical care intensivist who is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. With extensive fellowship training in both Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery from the Yale School of Medicine, he has expertise in the management of complex trauma, emergency general surgery, and intensive care. Dr. Griffard is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, an active member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), and an active member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), where he contributes to the Palliative Care committee.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Griffard is a leader in medical education, currently serving as the Associate Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship year at UNLV. His experience as a Course Director and Instructor for Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Fundamentals of C...
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Marcin A Jankowski, DO, MBA, CPE, FACS, FACOS, CHSE, CPHQ, CHCQM-PHYADV
Experienced Surgery Complication Expert & Surgeon
Mays Landing, New Jersey
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Abdominal Surgery, Critical Care, Colon Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sports Injury, Sepsis, Brain Death, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Venous Thrombus, Pre-hospital Care, Burn Injury, Standard of Care, Surgical Complications, Trauma, Hospital Quality Safety, Policy review, Medical
I currently serve as the Vice Chair for Surgical Quality, Patient Safety and Performance Improvement for the Department of Surgery. Over the years, I have served as Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care (and Trauma Program Medical Director) at two different Trauma Centers. I have significant clinical and administrative leadership experience and have lead numerous peer and quality group review committees and group case reviews. I have significant experience in reviewing and evaluating surgical cases for complications, errors, appropriate management and care as well as serving as an expert witness in numerous medical-legal cases.
I have a breadth of experience in graduate and undergraduate medical education and have also obtained an Executive Healthcare MBA degree. I am considered to be a content expert in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery and Healthcare Quality. I have also served on numerous national board of surgery examiner's committees and have participated a...
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Warren M Torchinsky, DDS
Dr. Warren M. Torchinsky
Maple Shade, New Jersey
Oral Surgery, Dentist
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Pharmacology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Anesthesia, Geriatric Dentistry, Forensic Dentistry, Trauma Surgery, Facial Fractures, Bite Mark Identification
I am currently the Chief of Dentistry as well as The Chief of oral surgical services in the department of surgery at out Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden, NJ. I am a Member of the American College of Forensic Examiners.
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David A. Mayer, M.D., D.A.B.S., F.I.C.S.
General Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon
Huntington, New York
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery
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general surgery, vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, breast cancer, trauma surgery, critical care and laparoscopic surgery expert
General surgery,vascular surgery,bariatric surgery, breast cancer, trauma surgery, critical care and laparoscopic surgery expert.
Chairman of Surgery Emeritus, Associate Professor of Surgery.
Over 25 years experience as medical expert witness in all jurisdictions.
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Andrew T. Cheng, MD
ENT related case review, IME and court proceeding
New York ENT Physician PC
New York, New York
Otolaryngology, Trauma Surgery
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facial trauma, head & neck cancer, head injury, facial fractures, dizziness, sinus, tinnitus & hearing loss, ear problems, facial & nose fractures, disability evaluation, orbital fractures, airway & speech problem, parotid tumor, facial nerve, thyroid, facial plastic surgery
Over 20 years experience in plaintiff and defense cases for independent examination & evaluation; deposition & trail testimony in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn & Newark NJ.
License in NY, Florida, Pennyslvania & Hawaii.
Recent experience in Level 1 Trauma Center as ENT emergency consult surgeon during COVID pandemic. Attending Physician & Teaching experience in Top 50 Hospitals in USA. Active medical practice. Hourly Fee & Retainer commensurate to experience.
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Eric Miller, MD
Orthopedic Trauma Expert
Ortho Expert Witness
Akron, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Fracture, Trauma, Crush, Accident, Pelvis, Femur, Arm, Leg, Elbow, Ankle, Shoulder, Knee
I am a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic trauma surgeon in clinical practice since 2009. I have spent my entire career at level-1 trauma centers caring for the most critically injured patients. In addition to general orthopedic surgery, I have expertise in all fractures of the pelvis and extremities that do not involve the spine. I have additional clinical expertise in fracture related issues such as non-unions, mal-unions, limb lengthenings and deformity corrections.
I have been heavily involved with teaching orthopedic residents at our local residency program as well as at national resident fracture courses. I have been awarded "Teacher of the Year" by the orthopedic residents and medical students multiple times. I serve as Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).
I have been senior author on nearly a dozen published videos on orthopedic trauma, presented both at national meetings and online. I have multiple publi...
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Heath A Dorion, MD, FACS
General Surgery-Endoscopy-Trauma-ICU Expert
Surgical Care Review Specialists, LLC
North Lima, Ohio
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Endoscopy, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Complex Hernia Repair, Peritonitis, Bowel Obstruction, Soft Tissue Infection, GI Bleeding, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Colectomy, Damage Control Surgery, Open Abdomen, Traumatic Wounds, Diverticulitis, Splenectomy, Polytrauma, Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Dorion is an experienced general surgeon, surgical endoscopist, trauma surgeon, and surgical intensivist with over 23 years of clinical experience at an American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma verified Level 1 Trauma Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in Surgery with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care. He holds a current, unrestricted medical license in Ohio.
Dr. Dorion attended medical school at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and completed a General Surgery residency at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He completed the prestigious University of Pittsburgh Multidisciplinary Adult Critical Care Fellowship. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force Medical Corps where he served as a staff general surgeon and General Surgery Chief.
Dr. Dorion is a lifelong, award-winning surgical educator and physician leader. He is the General Surgery Residency Program Director at St. Elizabeth Youn...
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Gregory R Semon, DO, FACS, FACOS
Triple Board Certified Surgeon / Assoc Professor
Oakwood, Ohio
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Critical Care Surgery, Chest Wall Injury, Rib Fractures, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Small Bowel, Colon, Gallbladder, Appendix, Hernia, Shock, Hemorrhage, Coagulopathy, Sepsis, Infections, Complications, Quality, Neurocritical Care
Dr. Gregory Semon is a distinguished surgeon who currently serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He practices general surgery, trauma surgery, critical care, and burn surgery at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, which is a Level 1 Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Semon hold three board certifications in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care. He additionally holds a certificate in Acute Care Surgery from the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. He completed his surgical training at Ohio University/Kettering Health Network in Dayton, OH and his surgical critical care and acute care surgery fellowships at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, FL.
In addition to his clinical and academic duties, Dr. Semon holds multiple administrative roles, including serving as Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital. He also wor...
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Alexander Axelrad, MD, FACS,FCCM
Experienced Trauma Critical Care Director
Media, Pennsylvania
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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Motor Vehicle Crash, Damage Control Surgery, Hollow Viscus Injury, Geriatric Trauma, Gun shot wounds, Traumatic Brain Injury, Rib Fractures, Septic Shock, Stab Wounds, Spinal Cord Injury, Chest Wall Stabilization, Neurogenic Shock, Acute Respiratory Failure, Solid Organ Injury, Ventilator Management
Dr. Alexander Axelrad, MD,FACS,FCCM, has been a Trauma/Critical Care surgeon for many years. For approximately twenty years , he has been a Trauma Medical Director. While born in Brooklyn, New York, he was raised and grew up on a poultry farm in central New Jersey. After graduating from Cook College,Rutgers University with a BS degree, he then pursued and received his Master’s Degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University in biology. Afterwards, he completed his medical schooling south of the border at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico. Dr. Axelrad then completed his five years of general surgery residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. In 1991, he was accepted and completed a two year fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Surgery. While in Miami, he was extremely fortunate to have trained under the auspices of Dr.’s Robert Zeppa and Joseph Civetta, both considered giants in the field of t...
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Shannon M Foster, MD FACS
General Surgery and Trauma Surgery
SMF Coverage & Solutions, LLC
READING, Pennsylvania
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Trauma surgery, general surgery of bowel, appendix, obstruction, gallbladder and biliary, wounds, hernia, colon, abdomen, soft tissue infection, shock, critical illness, sepsis, surgical critical Care, organ failure, surgical ethics, credentialing, quality, standards, team dynamics in healthcare
Shannon Marie Foster MD FACS is an active acute care surgeon - performing trauma, critical care, and emergency general surgery in daily practice and certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She is a leader in the surgical community and holds multiple positions in the professional organizations responsible for setting the standards of care. Heavily involved in policy creation, surgical quality and performance review - she is highly skilled at not only reviewing complex cases, but providing education regarding best practice to patients, learners and those without primary medical backgrounds. Dr. Foster has invested time and effort to better understand the many aspects of the business of medicine, intentionally working and consulting in varying practice types from rural to urban, community to academic, small to large hospitals and across systems to ensure an understanding of the complex aspects of care delivery in a variety of h...
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Jane J Keating, MD
Academic Surgeon: Trauma/Critical Care/Gen Surg
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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Trauma Surgery, Resuscitation, Prehopsital medicine, Acute Care Surgery, General surgery, Sepsis, Shock, Transfusion, Critical care, Emergency surgery
I am an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Emergency Surgery, serving as Associate Trauma Program Medical Director and Trauma Performance Improvement Director. In these roles I lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee quality and performance initiatives, and mentor residents and fellows working in high-stakes clinical environments.
Over more than a decade in academic trauma and critical care, I’ve built a reputation for disciplined leadership, calm in crisis, and a deep commitment to patient outcomes and trainee development. I have a deep commitment to academics, and I regularly speak on trauma systems, decision-making under pressure, and physician wellness.
Alongside my clinical and academic responsibilities, I also provide medico-legal consulting and expert witness services in trauma and critical care, translating real-world expertise into clear, objective insights for attorneys and organizations.
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Brent S Jewett, MD
Trauma & Surgical Critical Care
RML Consulting LLC
Charleston, South Carolina
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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Trauma Surgery, Emergency Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, Laparoscopy, Bowel Injury, Mechanism of Injury, Trauma Care, Cholecystectomy, Appendix Surgery, Surgical Error, Pre-hospital Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Surgery, Abdominal Pain, Surgical Complications, Sepsis
▪ Practice at Trident Medical Center
▪ Chairman of Surgery 2021 - Present
▪ Member of Medical Executive committee 2021 - Present
▪ Member of Credentialing committee 2021 - present
▪ Member of PPEC 2021 - present
Board Certification
General Surgery – 2015-Present
Surgical Critical Care – 2016-Present
ATLS instructor - Dec 2022
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Advanced Cardiac Lift Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Fellow of the American College of Surgery - 2018
DaVinci Robotic Certification – 2014
Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) - 2014
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Stephen Gondek, MD, MPH, FACS
Trauma, Burn and Emergency Surgery Expert
Nashville, Tennessee
Trauma Surgery, Burns
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Acute Care Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Burn Surgery, Burn Critical Care, Surgical Education, Supervision, Blunt Trauma, Motor Vehicle Crash, Shock Resuscitation, Critical Care Medicine, Abdominal Sepsis, Inhalational Injury, Disaster Management, Rush availability, Penetrating Trauma
Stephen P. Gondek, MD, MPH, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery, Trauma, Burn, and Acute Care Surgery
I am a board-certified trauma, burn, and surgical critical care surgeon with over 10 years of clinical and academic experience at a major tertiary referral center. I have dedicated my career to the care of critically ill and injured patients, while also training and supervising surgical residents and fellows.
I serve as Burn ICU Medical Director and Fellowship Program Director, where I practice across trauma, burn, emergency general surgery, and surgical intensive care. I have published extensively, contributed to national guidelines, and lecture frequently on standards of care in trauma, resuscitation, and surgical critical care.
My expertise includes:
• Trauma systems and standards of care (blunt and penetrating injury, hemorrhage control, damage control surgery)
• Surgical critical care and ICU management (sepsis, shock, organ failure, ventilator management)
• Burn surgery and...
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Edward Jordan, MD, MBA, FACS
General/Trauma Surgeon, 30 + yrs. Well spoken.
Ogden, Utah
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia complications, Wrong site surgery, Retained foreign body, Accidents, Gun shootings/Stabbings, Ski injuries, Blood loss, Delay in diagnosis, Laparoscopic complications, Appendicitis, Gallbladder disease, Bowel perforation, Ureteral injury, Central line complications, Pneumothorax, Endoscopy
Spanish Fluency.
Army Veteran.
MD from New York University School of Medicine.
Residency in General Surgery from Tulane University School of Medicine.
Green Belt Certification in Quality and Continuous Process Improvement.
Board certified and recertified twice, in General Surgery.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
State licenses in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.
Advanced Trauma Life Support certified.
Head of hospital Blood Transfusion Committee.
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Kyle Dunning, MD
Chief of Surgery/Army Veteran
Ogden Clinic
Ogden, Utah
General Surgery
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Hernia, Acute Care Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Complex Hernia Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Informed Consent, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Gallbladder Surgery, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Critcal Care Surgery, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery, Hiatal Hernia Surgery, Military Surgery
Dr. Dunning is the Chief of Surgery at a level 2 trauma center. He is an experienced expert witness in the field of general surgery. He performs a wide variety of general surgery care, including trauma and acute care surgery, breast surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Dunning has a special interest in complex hernia surgery. He is an Army veteran who served two combat tours as a general surgeon leading Forward Surgical Teams in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Romney C. Andersen, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma Extremity Surgeon, Professor
TRUE Experts LLC
Newport News, Virginia
Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Compartment Syndrome, Amputations, Fracture Care, Limb Salvage, Orthopaedic Trauma, Soft Tissue Trauma, Osteoporosis, Extremity Injuries, Crush Injuries, Gun Shot Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Work Place Injuries, Military Injuries, Maritime Injuries, Railway Injuries and Orthopaedic Infections
Romney C. Andersen, MD, AAOS Fellow, ABOS Board Certified. Dr. Andersen is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience managing orthopaedic trauma patients. He has published extensively in the area of orthopaedic trauma. His areas of specialty include Compartment Syndrome, Amputations, Fracture Care, Limb Salvage, Orthopaedic Trauma, Soft Tissue Trauma, Osteoporosis, Extremity Injuries, Crush Injuries, Gun Shot Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Work Place Injuries, Military Injuries, Maritime Injuries, Railway Injuries and Orthopaedic Infections. Dr. Andersen is the Chief of Orthopaedics for the Riverside Health System and is a practicing orthopaedic trauma surgeon. He is a Professor of Surgery at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Formally he was the Chairman of Orthopaedics at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and oversaw the training program of 38 trainees, and an attending staff of 26 surgeons. Dr. Andersen has testified in court...
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Chad Warren, MD
Orthopedic Surgery - Trauma
Mukilteo, Washington
Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Orthopaedic
Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with over 20 years of experience specializing in Trauma and comprehensive Orthopedic Surgery. Medical Director of the Orthopedic Hospitalist Team at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, overseeing high-quality patient care and team operations. Clinical Assistant Professor at the Washington State University College of Medicine. Established a clinical rotation for Washington State University medical students, advancing orthopedic education.
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Barclay T Stewart, MD, PhD, Msc, FACS
Trauma, Burn & Critical Care Surgeon - UW Faculty
University of Washington
Mercer Island, Washington
Trauma Surgery, Burns
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Failure to rescue, Intensive or critical care, Delayed diagnosis or missed injury, Emergency surgery and complications, Sepsis recognition and management delays, Post-operative or ICU complications, Trauma system, Complex causation, Pediatric injury, Transfer failures, Gun shot wounds, Shock, Falls, Road traffic incident
Barclay T. Stewart, MD, PhD, MSc, FACS is a board-certified trauma, burn, surgical critical care, and general surgeon practicing at Harborview Medical Center, the University of Washington’s Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and regional burn center. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery, Associate Chief of Trauma and Burns, and Pediatric Trauma Medical Director, with an active clinical practice spanning trauma, emergency general surgery, burn care, surgical critical care and ECMO/ECLS across the emergency department, operating room, and intensive care unit.
Dr. Stewart provides objective, evidence-based medical-legal consultation and expert witness services in cases involving acute surgical illness, traumatic injury, burns, and/or critical care. His expertise is particularly relevant in cases requiring detailed analysis of clinical decision-making over time, including failure to rescue, delayed or missed diagnosis, escalation of care, and complex causation in critically i...
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