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This board certified expert has been practicing for over 40 years. A former Fellow of the College of American Pathologists, he is currently an Associate Editor for the Atlas of Pathology - Non-Tumor Diagnostic Surgical Pathology, as well as a member of the Editorial Board of both Modern Pathology and Fetal and Pediatric Pathology. Currently, this expert is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at a major medical university, where he has been a full professor for 18 years.
Emeritus Professor, A Medical University in MD
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Northwestern University
Bethesda,
Maryland
This highly qualified expert has 22 years of experience in Child Protective Services, Mental Health, & Addiction. She earned a PhD from Rutgers University and has a broad array of expertise including Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Diversity issues, Institutional, and Evaluation services. She is a professor at a PA University, the Executive Directorof a social services nonprofit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse evaluations as well as training, consultation, and therapy, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This expert is a member of several professional organizations including the National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, Society for Social Work and Research, and National Network of Social Work Managers. In her former position as Investigator and Social Worker for the CT Department of Children and Families, this expert's focus was children in the foster care system. She trained city school districts on when to make a child abuse report and trained social worker trainees regarding child protective services and assessing risk and safety.
Assistant Professor, A University in PA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Rutgers University
Lancaster,
Pennsylvania
This double board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 30 years. He completed his Pediatrics residency at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the nation's leading children's hospitals, where he also competed multiple fellowships in Endocrinology/Diabetes. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles. He serves as a reviewer for 9 scientific journals such as "Journal of Pediatrics" and "Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism" and in the past has been named to both Best Doctors in America and Marquis' Who's Who in America. Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at a major medical university and the Director of the Diabetes Center at his institution's affiliated children's hospital.
Director, A Top Children's Hospital in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
This expert has been practicing for over 30 years. She received her Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley and completed a fellowship in Epidemiology there as well. She has published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and sits on the Editorial Board of "Pediatric and Perinatal Research", the "American Journal of Public Health", "Pediatrics", "Annals of Internal Medicine", and "Autism Research". She is a member of the Scientific Review Committee for the National Institutes of Neurological Diseases and Stroke, the American Public Health Association, and the Society for Epidemiological Research, and is the recipient of awards such as TIME Magazine's Top Ten Parenting Finding of 2011. Currently, this expert is a Professor of Nursing at a major medical university, where she serves as the Chair of the Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, and Director of the Masters of Public Health Program as well. She is also the Director of a major center for autism and developmental disabilities research and epidemiology, which is one of six such centers funded by the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Director, Major Medical University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Berkeley
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert is a board certified Pediatric Cardiologist who has practiced and taught at some of nation's top-ranking children's hospitals. He is the former Director of the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, a leading institution in pediatric cardiology, and is the current Chair of Pediatric Cardiology at a major medical university.
Co-Director, A Major Children's Hospital in MD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Maryland
Severna Park,
Maryland
This highly qualified, double board certified doctor has extensive experience in the field of the child abuse and neglect. He is on the Executive Council of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect and is Past President of the Helfer Society, an honorary international group of physicians working in the field of child maltreatment. He has served on the Boards of Prevent Child Abuse America and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. Dr. Dubowitz is a clinician, researcher, and educator, and he is active in the policy arena. He edited Neglected Children: Research, Practice and Policy and co-edited the Handbook for Child Protection Practice, as well as International Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect and ISPCAN’s World Perspectives 2012. He has over 180 publications and has presented at many regional, national and international conferences.
Professor, A Medical School in MD
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Cape Town Medical School, South Africa
Baltimore,
Maryland
This board certified expert has been practicing for over 15 years. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Stanford University as well as a research fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles that have appeared in journals such as the "Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery" and the "Annals of Thoracic Surgery", while he serves as a reviewer for the "World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease", among others. He holds membership in the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia of the American Heart Association, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Western Thoracic Surgical Association, and he has been presented at conferences such as the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association. Currently, this expert is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a major medical university, as well as the Director of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at a major children's hospital.
Associate Professor, A Medical School in MA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York University School of Medicine
San Antonio,
New Jersey
This expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. She received her Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in Women's Health and thereafter examined reproductive morbidity as an NIH National Research Service Award Individual Postdoctoral Fellow. This expert is extensively published and has served as a reviewer for numerous medical journals, including "Obstetrics & Gynecology International", "Womens Health", and "Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology". She has served as the Principal or Co-Principal Investigator on a multitude of research endeavors, garnering hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants from the National Institute of Health, the Center for Disease Control, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Currently, she is an Associate Professor of Reproductive Epidemiology with Tenure at a major medical university, where she is also the Director of Reproductive, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology.
Director, A Major Medical University in PA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
This double board certified Pediatric Surgery expert received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He went on to complete a residency in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Pediatric General Surgery. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Pediatric Surgery Association, the American College of Surgeons and the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. He has published 10 peer-reviewed journal articles in highly regarded medical publications.
Associate Program Director of General Surgery Residency, Major Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical College of Virginia
Baltimore,
Maryland
This highly qualified expert is board certified in general and interventional pediatric cardiology and has been practicing for 27+ years. He completed his residency training at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and his fellowship training at Yale-Haven Hospital. He is a fellow of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. He has authored and edited numerous professional publications and lectures both nationally and internationally. He is the former chief of pediatric cardiology and a current professor of pediatrics at a major university hospital in Pennsylvania. He is currently the director of Interventional Pediatric Cardiology at a major university hospital on Pennsylvania.
Professor of Pediatrics, Major University hospital
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Cetec University, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified, board certified, extremely well published expert earned her Bachelor's and medical degree from the Shanghai Medical University, which were followed by a PhD from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. This expert went on to complete her internship in Pediatrics at the State University of New York at Syracuse and her residency in Pediatric Neurology at Johns Hopkins University. This expert then completed her formal medical education by completing a fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at the Johns Hopkins University. This expert is a member of several medical societies and has earned numerous awards for her contributions as a physician. This expert is exceptionally published having authored 60 peer-reviewed papers and has even been awarded 10 research grants for her work. This expert's expertise in research has even allowed her to serve as a reviewer of numerous prestigious medical journals. This expert is currently serving as Professor of Neurology at the Rutgers University, New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, Professor of Neurology at JFK Medical Center, Seton Hall University, Newark Beth Israel Hospital, Hackensack Mountainside Hospital and previously as Consultant attending physician at Tomorrows Childrens Hospital at Hackensack Hospital, Matheny School and Hospital, St. Peter's University Hospital in New Jersey. This expert currently holds numerous positions at a Major University Hospital Center serving as as Professor of Neurology and Attending physician.
Professor Emeritus, A top medical school in NJ
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Newark,
New Jersey
This qualified expert of Pediatric Plastic Surgery obtained her BA in Biology cum laude from Harvard College and her MD in Medicine from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She completed her internship and Residency in General Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, her Residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and her Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. She is Board Certified in Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics and is a member of multiple Plastic Surgery Medical Associations. She has 60+ Publications focused on Plastic Surgery Research and is an Associate Professor of Plastics Surgery for a Medical University in the East.
Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, A Medical University in Pennsylvania
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Upstate Medical University
Venetia,
Pennsylvania
This board certified dermatologist earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from Cornell University Medical College. His residency training in Dermatology was completed at Hahnemann University Hospital, where he later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Currently, he leads a highly successful private practice in NJ.
President and Dermatologist, A private practice in NJ
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Cornell University Medical College
Lawrenceville,
New Jersey
This expert, triple-board certified in Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatology and Pediatrics, earned her MD from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, where she served as pediatric chief resident. She also completed a Dermatology residency, Dermatology chief residency and Pediatric Dermatology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, and the Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology. In addition to her academic work, she serves as the Chief of Pediatric Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery at a prominent Pennsylvania medical center.
Pediatric and Adult Dermatologist, A private practice in FL
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pittsburgh
Naples,
Pennsylvania
This nurse Practitioner has over 20 years of experience with children ranging from infants to 22 years old. She is currently working in the pediatric surgery department at a top medical university hospital, where she also actively pursues research in pediatric surgery and examines on average 15 pre-op and post-op patients on a daily basis. She also has a wound ostomy continence clinic for treatment and management of the diagnosis.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, A university-affiliated hospital in Maryland
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Baltimore,
Maryland
This highly trained expert got his anthrpology degree from the University of Michigan, and his medical degree from Mount Sinai. He is board certified in Urology, with a sub-specialty in pediatric urology. He has completed several residencies and fellowships, and is currently an associate professor at a university medical school.
Vice-Chairman, A Major University in WV
Doctor of Medicine (MD), The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
This accomplished expert received his BA in Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his DO at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is board certified in Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, and Pediatric Anesthesiology, and is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He is an active member in the International Anesthesia Research Society and the Medical Director of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States, and the Medical Director of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. This expert is also currently a member of the FDA's Anesthesia and Analgesia Drug Advisory Committee. His research focuses on medication safety, malignant hyperthermia, and many different aspects of pediatric anesthesia safety. Formerly, he was the Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at the University of Rochester, and an attending Anesthesiologist at Strong Memorial Hospital. Currently, he is a professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care and Pediatrics at a prestigious university, as well as an attending anesthesiologist at a children's hospital in Pennsylvania.
Attending Anesthesiologist, A Children's Hospital in Pennsylvania
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
This expert is a highly qualified Child and Adolescent Psychologist. He received his BA in Psychology from Boston College and an MA in General Psychology and Counseling Psychology from Boston University and Boston College, respectively. He received a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago before completing a Pediatric Psychology fellowship at Temple University. He is a member of several psychological societies and is very well-published with 32 peer-reviewed articles, 22 book chapters, and 3 books in his field. He is currently the Director of Clinical Training and an Associate Professor of Psychology at a major university.
Associate Professor, A University in PA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Loyola University
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert earned her BA from Yale and her MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She then went on to complete her residency in Child Neurology and fellowship in Stroke at John Hopkins as well as a certificate in Science of Clinical Investigation. She is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including; The American Heart Association, The Child Neurology Society, and The American Academy of Pediatrics. This expert currently serves as The Pediatric Neurology Residency Associate Program Director at An Elite University Hospital. She recently joined the faculty as Assistant Professor of Neurology in the divisions of Pediatric Neurology and Stroke at this nationally renowned hospital.
Associate Program Director, A Medical School in MD
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore,
Maryland
This highly qualified expert earned his MD from University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery from Washington Hospital Center, his residency in anesthesiology from Maimonides Medical Center, and his fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology from The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This expert is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology and certified in pediatric anesthesiology. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia. Formerly, he served as the director of pediatric anesthesiology at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He currently is a staff anesthesiologist at a Maryland-based not-for-profit hospital and a clinical director at an outpatient surgical center.
Clinical Director, An outpatient surgical center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Virginia School of Medicine
Maryland
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What Can a Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witness Opine On?
Child Assessment
Evaluating a child's physical and emotional state.
Safety Planning
Creating a plan to ensure child safety.
Intervention Services
Providing support and resources to families.
Reporting Procedures
Documenting and reporting suspected abuse cases.
Counseling Services
Offering therapy for affected children and families.
Court Involvement
Engaging in legal proceedings for child protection.
FAQs for Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witnesses
What is a child abuse and neglect expert witness?
A child abuse and neglect expert witness is a qualified professional who evaluates suspected abuse cases and explains findings in court. They assist by reviewing records, assessing injuries, and testifying to clarify complex child abuse and neglect issues.
In what types of cases might an expert witness in child abuse and neglect be beneficial?
A child abuse and neglect expert witness is beneficial in CPS investigations, dependency and neglect cases, custody disputes, criminal abuse charges, foster care, and termination of parental rights.
How do courts assess qualifications of a child abuse and neglect expert witness?
Courts assess qualifications of a child abuse and neglect expert witness by reviewing their education, specialized training, clinical or forensic experience, research, and prior testimony.
What methodologies does a child abuse and neglect expert witness use to evaluate allegations?
A child abuse and neglect expert witness uses interviews, record review, forensic assessment tools, and multidisciplinary collaboration to evaluate abuse allegations objectively.
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A child abuse and neglect expert witness strengthens cross-examination strategy by clarifying complex clinical issues, exposing inconsistencies, and reinforcing or challenging witness credibility.
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