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This board certified pathologist has been practicing for more than 35 years. He is extremely well established and respected in the field, having authored more than 175 publications on pathology and having spoke at a number of prestigious conferences and symposiums in the field. He is a leading member of several pathologic societies and currently serves as a professor of pathology and immunology at a top university medical center.
Emeritus Professor of Pathology, A university medical center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Cairo University
California
This highly qualified pathologist and cancer research scientist has more than 45 years in active clinical medical practice delivering patient care and conducting laboratory-based biomedical research. This places him in a unique position to evaluate causation of disease, including occupational exposures. He also has considerable medico-legal experience. Board-certified in the UK, his clinical proficiency includes expertise in specialized areas including pulmonary, cardiac, breast, urological, and neurological diseases at a number of prestigious university medical centers. He is the former director of the University of California - San Diego's comprehensive cancer and has authored more than 300 publications in the field. This expert is currently a professor of pathology at a major university medical center in California.
Emeritus Director, A Major University Medical Center in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Oxford University
San Diego,
California
This highly qualified expert has spent over 50 years working in blood banking and transfusion medicine. He earned his M.D. from UCLA, where he also completed his internship. The expert finished his residency in medicine in the San Francisco area, at UC Hospitals and San Francisco General Hospital. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Blood Banking, and he is licensed in California and New York. The expert previously served as the Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer at BloodSource, a multi-location blood bank in California, from 1983 until 2004. He was also a Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and Georgetown University School of Medicine; he continues to teach at a university in California. The expert is a member of the American Association of Blood Banks and a Past President of the International Society of Blood Transfusion.
Medical Director, A Medical Laboratory in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California Los Angeles
Walnut Creek,
California
This expert is a forensic pathologist with a PhD in chemistry with over 30 years experience. His interests include forensic pathology, toxicology, medical causation, DUI, DUID, industrial accidents, chemical injury, air,auto and marine accidents. He has testified / been deposed over 100 times.
Forensic Pathologist, A pathology laboratory
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Des Moines University
Springville,
California
This highly regarded expert received his MBBS from Grant Medical College in India. He went on to train as a resident in pathology at Rush University, as a fellow in hematology at Cook Country Hospital, and hematopathology at City of Hope National Medical Center. He is board certified in anatomic pathology by the American Board of Pathology. He is a member of 9 national and local medical associations and also holds positions as an editor at 2 pathology medical journals. He has 151 published articles, has written 24 book chapters, and 13 abstracts in the field of pathology and has been invited to speak in California, the United States, and at international conferences. He has received almost 2 million dollars in research grants for research regarding lymph node diseases. He has held many positions as a researcher, professor, and physician. He is currently a clinical professor of pathology and the director of pathology consultation services at a national medical center.
Director, A National Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Indian Boards of Pathology
Duarte,
California
This board-certified expert earned his BS in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, his MS in Oral Biology from the Ohio State University, and his DDS from the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. He went on to complete his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. He remains active in his field as a member of numerous associations including the American Association of Dental Research and the American Dental Education Association Additionally, he has published over 79 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters. Currently, he is an Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry at a prominent university in California.
Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry, A Prominent University in California
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Southern California
California
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What Can an Autopsy Expert Witness Opine On?
External Examination
Visual inspection of the body surface.
Internal Examination
Dissection to assess internal organs.
Tissue Sampling
Collecting samples for histological analysis.
Cause of Death Determination
Identifying the primary cause of death.
Documentation and Reporting
Recording findings for legal purposes.
Toxicology Analysis
Testing for substances in bodily fluids.
FAQs for Autopsy Expert Witnesses
What is a autopsy expert witness?
An autopsy expert witness is a forensic pathologist who analyzes postmortem findings to determine cause and manner of death. They assist by reviewing autopsy records, preparing reports, and testifying to clarify medical and forensic issues.
What types of cases can an autopsy expert witness provide assistance with?
An autopsy expert witness assists with homicide, suspicious death, medical malpractice, wrongful death, toxicology, trauma, child abuse, and in-custody death cases.
How can an autopsy expert witness strengthen causation arguments in wrongful death litigation?
An autopsy expert witness strengthens causation arguments in wrongful death litigation by linking medical findings to the death, clarifying mechanisms of injury, and rebutting alternative causes.
What credentials should attorneys prioritize when retaining an autopsy expert witness?
Attorneys should prioritize an autopsy expert witness with board certification in pathology, extensive autopsy experience, clear testimony history, and strong medico-legal credentials.
How does an autopsy expert witness evaluate consistency between injuries and alleged mechanisms?
An autopsy expert witness evaluates consistency by comparing injury patterns, internal findings, and medical records with the alleged mechanisms using forensic pathology principles.
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