Correctional Medicine Expert Witnesses in New York

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Correctional medicine expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including prison healthcare, forensic medicine, mental health in correctional facilities, substance abuse treatment in prisons, and inmate medical care. Some of the most common correctional medicine expert witness specialties also include suicide prevention in jails, infectious disease control in prisons, correctional nursing, correctional psychiatry, and prison pharmacy practices. They can opine on the effects of overcrowding on inmate health, the impact of solitary confinement on mental health, the adequacy of medical care provided to inmates, the spread of diseases in correctional facilities, and the management of chronic illnesses in prison populations.

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Average Correctional Medicine Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$325/hr

Review Fee

$425/hr

Deposition Fee

$475/hr

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Correctional Medicine Experts in New York

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This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in Infectious Diseases. He earned his MD at Columbia University. He went on to complete an Internship and a Residency in Internal Medicine at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He then completed a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at SUNY Health Sciences Center. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He is active in his community at a Fellow in several medical societies, including the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, and a member of several medical associations such as the American Society for Microbiology. This expert has given over 300 lectures, authored over 100 publications, written 6 books, and written 10 book chapters on topics relating to his field. He has held the position of Chief of Infectious Diseases at Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn & Queens and Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, and has also served as the President and CEO of St. Joseph Hospital. He has also held positions as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and SUNY Health Science Center at Stony Brook. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Department of Medicine and a Hospital Epidemiologist at a Major Hospital in New York, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at a Medical School in New York.

Hospital Epidemiologist, A Major Hospital in New York

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Columbia University

Woodmere,

New York

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Review Fee $750/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This highly qualified expert has been conducting academic studies in toxicology for 30+ years. He completed his postdoctoral and fellowship training at Rochester University. He is a fellow at the American Association for the Advancement of the Sciences and a member of numerous professional associations, including the Academy of Toxicological Sciences, where he serves in the board of directors. He is also the past president of the International Neurotoxicology Association. He has authored approximately 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts and chapters in the area of neurotoxicology and serves on the editorial board of several journals. He is the former director of clinical pharmacology and toxicology at Vanderbilt and the former director of the NIEHS Molecular Toxicology Center. Currently, he is a professor and chair of molecular pharmacology at a major university in New York.

Professor, A Prestigious University in NY

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Rochester

Bronx,

New York

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This expert received her doctorate from the University of Michigan and worked as an environmental toxicologist for Syracuse Research Corporation, where she did quantitative human health risk assessment for the EPA on a variety of substances including solvents, pesticides and metals. As a certified industrial hygienist, certified professional ergonomist and environmental scientist she continues to apply her knowledge to improve occupational and environmental health.

President, An Industrial Hygiene Firm in NY

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Michigan

Manlius,

New York

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This highly qualified expert has 40 years of experience in the field of toxicology. He received his BS in biophysics before earning his PhD in toxicology and experimental pathology from Albany Medical College. He has extensive experience in mammalian toxicology, chemical risk assessment, product safety & stewardship, solvent toxicology, PCB toxicology, asbestos toxicology, and industrial chemicals toxicity. He is board certified in toxicology and is a retired member of the Society of Toxicology. He has formerly held a number of roles during his time with Sterling Research Group, including toxicologist of safety studies, group and research leader of comparative toxicology, and assistant research director of toxicology. He then served as a senior toxicologist for General Electric Global Research Center, senior managing scientist for Exponent Engineering and Scientific Consulting, and adjunct associate professor of environmental science at the State University of New York at Albany. Currently, this expert serves as an independent consultant of general toxicology for a private consulting firm in New York.

Independent Consultant, A private consulting firm in NY

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Albany Medical College

New York

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in emergency medicine. He obtained his BS in biology from Lafayette College, before receiving his MD from the Albany Medical College. He then completed a prestigious residency in emergency medicine at Brown University, where he was named chief resident, and a fellowship in medical toxicology at Denver Health/Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Center. Today, this expert is board-certified in emergency medicine. He is an active member of the American College of Surgeons. He is also active in academia, having published 14 peer-reviewed journal articles and 4 book chapters on topics related to emergency medicine and clinical toxicology. This expert previously served as an assistant clinical instructor of emergency medicine at Brown University, as a clinical instructor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado, and as an attending emergency medicine physician at the Medical Center of the Rockies and at the University of Colorado Hospital. He is currently an attending emergency medicine physician at a top hospital and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at a top medical school in New York.

Attending Physician, A Top Hospital in NY

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College

New York,

New York

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Related Specialties

What Can a Correctional Medicine Expert Witness Opine On?

Physical Examinations

Routine health assessments for inmates.

Medication Management

Supervision and administration of medications.

Infectious Disease Screening

Testing for communicable diseases.

Mental Health Evaluations

Assessment of psychological well-being.

Emergency Medical Care

Immediate treatment for medical emergencies.

Chronic Disease Management

Ongoing care for long-term health conditions.

FAQs for Correctional Medicine Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a correctional medicine expert witness?

A correctional medicine expert witness provides insight into medical care standards in correctional facilities, evaluates inmate health issues, and testifies on cases involving alleged medical negligence.

What types of cases can a correctional medicine expert witness handle?

They can handle cases involving inadequate medical care, wrongful death, suicide prevention, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and infectious disease control in prisons.

Are there subspecialties within correctional medicine that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like psychiatric care in prisons, addiction treatment, or chronic disease management among inmates.

How can a correctional medicine expert witness assist in a case involving inmate suicide?

The expert can evaluate if appropriate suicide prevention measures were in place and whether the standard of care was met regarding mental health treatment.

Why is it important to have a correctional medicine expert witness in cases of alleged medical negligence in prison?

These experts understand the unique challenges and standards of providing healthcare in prisons. They can assess if the care provided met those standards or constituted negligence.

How does Expert Institute select its Correctional Medicine 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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