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This board certified expert earned a BS from the University of Pittsburgh and her MD from New York Medical College. She completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hospital and subsequently pursued fellowships in Forensic Pathology and Perinatal & Pediatric Pathology. She is actively involved in teaching, supervising, and mentoring medical students and residents. Currently, she serves as a staff pathologist at a prominent Southeastern medical center and lectures on topics in forensic pathology, perinatal pathology, and death certification.
Assistant Professor of Forensic Pathology, A University Affiliated Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College
Johnson City,
Tennessee
This Arkansas based expert earned her BS from the University of Arkansas and a doctoral degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. An expert in the health effects of organic solvents, she began her career with an EPA-funded Immunotoxicology fellowship at the Arkansas Children's Research Institute. Her research is focused on describing how trichloroethylene (TCE) promotes immunotoxicity and neurotoxicity following developmental exposure.
Associate Professor of Birth Defects Research, A Respected Southern University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Arkansas
Little Rock,
Arkansas
This expert is highly qualified in the field of pediatric pathology. He earned his MD from the Medical College of Georgia and subsequently completed an internship in obstetrics and gynecology at the Mountain Area Health Education Center. He then completed a combined surgical and clinical pathology residency at Tulane University and a pediatric pathology fellowship at Louisiana State University. This expert is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology, with a subspecialty certification in pediatric pathology. He is active in his field as a member of the College of American Pathologists, the Society for Pediatric Pathology, and the Walter B. Morley Research Foundation Institutional Review Board. He was formerly an assistant professor of pediatric pathology at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. This expert is currently employed at a children's hospital in Louisiana as an anatomic pathologist, the medical director of hematology, the medical director of blood bank and transfusion medicine, and the medical director of point of care testing.
Anatomic Pathologist, A Children's Hospital in LA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical College of Georgia
New Orleans,
Louisiana
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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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