Bedsore Expert Witnesses

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Bedsore expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including geriatrics, nursing home care, wound care, dermatology, and plastic surgery. Some of the most common specialties among bedsore expert witnesses also include pressure ulcer management, infection control, tissue viability, palliative care, and rehabilitation medicine. They have provided opinions on the effects of improper patient positioning, inadequate nutrition, lack of pressure relief measures, failure to diagnose or treat bedsores in a timely manner, and negligence in nursing home or hospital settings.

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Rhonda Sue Renteria, BSN, CLCP, CLNC, RNView profile

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Ms. Rhonda Sue Renteria, BSN, CLCP, CLNC, RN

Ms. Rhonda S. Renteria has 39 years of experience in Nursing and 12 years of experience in Life Care Planning. She earned her ADN from Pasadena City College, her BSN from the University of Phoenix, and a certificate in Life Care Planning from the University of Florida. Today, this expert is a certified Life Care Planner by the International Commission on Health Care and a Certified Legal Nurse...

General Surgery Expert Witness | OklahomaView profile

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General Surgery Expert Witness | Oklahoma

This board certified expert has been in clinical practice for over 10 years and is currently the Vice Chairman of the department of Surgery at his clinical institution. He is also the Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program. He completed his residency training at the Tulsa Regional Medical Center (now Oklahoma State University Medical Center) and St. Francis Hospital. He is a...

Ilene Beth Warner-Maron, CWCN, NHA, PhD, RNView profile

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Dr. Ilene Beth Warner-Maron, CWCN, NHA, PhD, RN

Dr. Ilene Warner-Maron has 45 years of experience in the field of Nursing Home Administration. She earned her BS in Sociology from Thomas Jefferson University, her MA in Social Gerontology, and in Law and Social Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and Bryn Mawr College. She also earned a Certification and then a Ph.D. in Health Policy from Saint Joseph's University. Today, this expert is a...

General and Colorectal Surgery Expert Witness | New JerseyView profile

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General and Colorectal Surgery Expert Witness | New Jersey

This board certified expert earned a BS and MD from State University of New York at Stony Brook. Residency and fellowship training were completed at State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, respectively. He has extensive surgical experience working as an Attending Surgeon in different surgical practices.

Charlotte Margaret Sheppard, DNP, RN, WCCView profile

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Ms. Charlotte Margaret Sheppard, DNP, RN, WCC

Ms. Charlotte Sheppard has 28 years of experience in the field of Nursing. She earned her BS in Nursing from The University of Tampa, her MS in Nursing from Capella University, her ADN from the University of the State of New York - Regents College, and her DNP from Duquesne University. Today, this expert is Wound Care Certified by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy, a Certified...

Wound Care And Family Medicine Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Wound Care And Family Medicine Expert Witness | Illinois

This dual board certified expert in Family Medicine and Wound Healing and Tissue Repair received his BS from the University of Pittsburgh and DO from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed internship and residency at St. Joseph Medical Center. He is an active member of associations for his board certification. He currently is an assistant...

Physical Therapy and Wound Care Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Physical Therapy and Wound Care Expert Witness | Texas

This physical therapist and healthcare administrator has over 25 years of clinical experience and 12 years in managerial roles. She earned her B.S. in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Science Center and also later received a Master of Health System Management and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman's University. The expert worked as a Staff Physical Therapist at...

Emergency Medicine & Wound Care Expert Witness | NevadaView profile

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Emergency Medicine & Wound Care Expert Witness | Nevada

This qualified Emergency Medicine expert earned his MD and completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Oregon Health Sciences University. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and certified in Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound Management. He has published 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and is a current Clinical Instructor of the Emergency Medicine residency at a regional...

Wound Care Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Wound Care Expert Witness | Illinois

This expert reviews several cases per year, and is willing to testify in court.

Wound Care Surgery Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Wound Care Surgery Expert Witness | Illinois

This highly qualified Wound Care specialist received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He went on to complete a Residency in General Surgery. This expert is board certified in Wound Care by the American Board of Wound Management. He is a member of several highly regarded professional organizations including the American Board of Wound Management and the...

Wound Care Expert Witness | New JerseyView profile

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Wound Care Expert Witness | New Jersey

This expert is the Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Wound Care at an academic medical center in New Jersey. She started her career in wound care after completing residencies in Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and fellowships at UCSF in Trauma and Burns/Wound Healing and in Surgical Critical Care at Johns Hopkins University. She served as an expert panel member for the...

Rehabilitation Nursing  Nursing  Wound Care Expert Witness | AlabamaView profile

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Rehabilitation Nursing Nursing Wound Care Expert Witness | Alabama

This expert earned her AAS from Jefferson State Community College and her BS from Jacksonville State University in nursing. She is a licensed registered nurse with additional certifications as a rehabilitation registered nurse and wound, ostomy, and continenece nurse. She is active in her field as a member of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses...

Wound Ostomy Nursing Expert Witness | AlabamaView profile

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Wound Ostomy Nursing Expert Witness | Alabama

This highly qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience as a wound ostomy nurse. She earned her BSN from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and her MSN in Adult Health Education from Troy State University. She also completed a wound ostomy continence nursing program at Emory University. This expert is certified as a wound ostomy nurse as well as a CPR and BLS instructor with the...

Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Expert Witness | VirginiaView profile

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Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Expert Witness | Virginia

This highly-qualified expert has 15 years of experience in the field of nursing. She earned her BS in wildlife science from Virginia Tech before earning a diploma in nursing from the Southside Regional Medical Center School of Nursing. She then went on to earn her BSN from Jacksonville University and her MSN in acute care nursing, as well as a wound ostomy continence nursing certificate, from the...

Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This expert has over 40 years of clinical experience, with a focus on wound care medicine. He completed his undergraduate work at Fairfield University and received his MD from Albany Medical College. He is board certified in wound medicine and is an active member of his field both clinically and academically. He frequently publishes and presents on topics related to wound care medicine, and is a...

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Podiatry and Wound Care Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Podiatry and Wound Care Expert Witness | California

This podiatry and wound care expert graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a BS in physiology and kinesiology before earning his DPM from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. He subsequently completed an internship in orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University or Florida and residencies in podiatric medicine and surgery, as well as reconstructive rearfoot and...

Wound Care Nursing Expert Witness | Rhode IslandView profile

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Wound Care Nursing Expert Witness | Rhode Island

This highly qualified expert is a certified nurse practitioner and licensed registered nurse. She receiver her BA from Seton Hall University and her BS in nursing from University of Rhode Island. She formerly held nursing positions at a number of medical centers including serving as a staff nurse of the medical surgical unit and as the lead nurse clinician of wound healing at Saint Anne's...

General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Expert Witness | OhioView profile

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General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Expert Witness | Ohio

This expert earned both his BS in chemistry and his MD from the University of Miami. He went on to complete his residency in general surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in surgical critical care at Saint Louis University Hospital. He is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in trauma, critical care, acute care, and wound care. This expert is active in his field as a...

Wound Care Nursing Expert Witness | GeorgiaView profile

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Wound Care Nursing Expert Witness | Georgia

This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience as a nurse, with 13 years of experience in wound care nursing. She received her BSN from Mercer University before earning her MSN and DNP from Chamberlain College of Nursing. She is certified in wound and ostomy care and is a licensed registered nurse. She has formerly served as a medical-surgical nurse at Piedmont Hospital, as adjunct...

Wound Care, Long Term Care, and Home Health Care Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Wound Care, Long Term Care, and Home Health Care Expert Witness | Illinois

This highly qualified expert has 40 years of experience in nursing, and she specializes in wound care and geriatrics. She obtained her BSN from Temple University, before beginning her career in the field. Today, she is a licensed registered nurse in the state of Illinois and a certified wound care nurse. This expert previously served as a registered nurse at Summit Home Health Inc., Applied Home...

Bedsore Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of a bedsore expert witness in legal cases?

A bedsore expert witness provides specialized knowledge on bedsores, their causes, prevention, and treatment. They can testify on standards of care, patient neglect, or medical malpractice.

What types of cases might require a bedsore expert witness?

Cases involving nursing home negligence, hospital malpractice, personal injury, or wrongful death often require the expertise of a bedsore specialist.

How can a bedsore expert witness help establish liability in a case?

By explaining how proper care should prevent bedsores, an expert can demonstrate if there was neglect or deviation from standard care that led to the condition.

Are there subspecialties within the field of bedsore expertise?

Yes, some experts specialize in geriatric care, wound care, nursing home administration, or specific medical conditions that increase bedsore risk.

Why is it important to have a bedsore expert witness who is also a practicing healthcare professional?

A practicing professional stays updated with current best practices and standards of care. Their active involvement in the field adds credibility to their testimony.

How does Expert Institute select its Bedsore expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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