Critical Care Expert Witnesses

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Critical Care expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including intensive care, emergency medicine, surgery, and hospital medicine. Some of the most common specialties include sepsis management, ventilator care, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-operative critical care. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, improper monitoring, medication errors, and deviations from ICU standards of care.

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Average Critical Care Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    This board certified expert has a BS from State University of New York at Buffalo and an MD from New York Medical College. He is a member of American Academy of Pediatrics and Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is well published in his field and has received the A. H. Robins and Wyeth Pediatric Miracle Maker and Physician of the Year awards. Previously, he was Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Medical School and currently he is Director, Neonatal Nursery and Pediatric ER at a major healthcare center.

    Board Member, Major Hospital

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

    Amherst,

    Massachusetts

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $250/hr

    This double board certified nurse practitioner has been practicing for over a decade in acute and critical care. A member of many professional nursing societies, including the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, this expert is also a member of the ANCC Board Examination Acute Care Content Expert Panel and a reviewer for the journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Not only is this expert currently an Assistant Professor of both Nursing and Anesthesiology at a major medical university, but he is also the Director of the ACNP program at the same institution.

    Nurse Practitioner, A private practice in NV

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Vanderbilt University

    Las Vegas,

    Oregon

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    This highly qualified and triple board certified pulmonologist earned his MD at the University of Minnesota. He completed an internship and residency training in internal medicine at the University Colorado, in addition to fellowship training in pulmonology and critical care at the University of California, San Francisco. This expert has received numerous awards for his academic and clinical work and is a member of the American Thoracic Society. He has authored 70+ articles and serves as an editor and reviewer for a number of peer reviewed journals. Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Pulmonary Consult Service and Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program at a top ranking university as well as an attending pulmonologist at a university affiliated hospital.

    Professor, A university in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Minnesota School of Medicine

    San Francisco,

    California

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    This Board Certified Critical Care physician has been practicing medicine for over 15 years, receiving his Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine from the University of Michigan Medical Center. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and has over 20 publications in the field of Critical Care. He is the former Associate Chair of Internal Medicine at Wayne State University and the former Associate Division Head of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Research at the Henry Ford Health System. Currently, he is the Division Head of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, and the Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at a Michigan-based health system university.

    Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Major medical university

    Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Michigan School of Public Health

    Detroit,

    Michigan

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

    This quadruple board certified doctor completed his postdoctoral fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine as well as Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven. He established the University of New Mexico Occupational and Environmental Lung Clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is board certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine and Occupational Medicine; a B-reader certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); and a teaching faculty member for the annual National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) spirometry training course held in Albuquerque. He is also a national leader in the field of Occupational Lung Disease within professional organizations like the American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians and on the advisory board of the sixth edition of the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. He is on the teaching faculty at the respected university in New Mexico, for the Pulmonary and Critical care fellowship programs, as well as the Preventive Medicine and Internal Medicine residency program

    Medical Staff Physician, A regional medical center in NM

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences

    Albuquerque,

    New Mexico

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  • Deposition Fee $300/hr

    This expert is a certified life care planner and nurse consultant with clinical background in nursing, orthopedics, rehabilitation and critical care medicine. She has extensive background in evaluation of complex and long term needs of clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. She holds expertise in health care quality and risk management, health care administration, and regulatory compliance. She has been a certified life care planner since 2010.

    VP Clinical Integration and Development, PatientCentral Technologies

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), American InterContinental University

    Houston,

    Texas

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  • Review Fee $150/hr

    This board certified general surgeon has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Fellowship trained at one of the nation's top hospitals, this expert is both a General Surgeon, Surgical Intensivist and an Associate Professor of Surgery, making her highly qualified to review the standard of care provided to the plaintiff.

    Associate Professor of Surgery, Large Medical University

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Columbia University Business School

    Houston,

    Texas

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This highly qualified expert is double board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He is Fellowship trained in Surgical Critical Care from one of the nation's top medical schools and holds membership in multiple prestigious medical organizations such as the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is a Fellow of the highly regarded American College of Surgeons. He has been widely published in journals such as the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Clinics of North America. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker at engagements both nationally and internationally. He is an innovator in his field and holds a patent for a novel treatment for sepsis. Additionally, he leads a basic science laboratory studying the immune consequences of traumatic brain injury and has been funded by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Shock Society, The Central Surgical Association, and the American College of Surgeons. Currently he is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Trauma and Critical Care at a major medical university on a tenure track.

    Assistant Professor, An IL Medical School

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Wilmnet,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $935/hr
    Court Fee $935/hr

    This highly qualified General Surgery expert earned his MD from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He went on to complete internship and residency training in general surgery at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, as well as Surgical Critical Care. This expert is a member of several professional organization including the American College of Surgeons, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and The New England Surgical Society. He has received multiple awards for teaching including Dean's Special Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is currently and Associate Professor of Surgery at a top university medical center and an attending Surgeon in Divisions of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Critical Care Medicine at a major hospital.

    Attending Surgeon in Divisions of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Critical Care Medicine, A Major Hospital

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Miami School of Medicine

    Boston,

    Massachusetts

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $437/hr
    Court Fee $437/hr

    This highly qualified surgeon/intensivist expert received his MD from the University of Crete School of Medicine and MPH from Harvard School of Public Health. He went on to complete an internship and residency at at Creighton University Medical Center, and Fellowshp in Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. This expert is a member of several professional organizations including the American College of Surgeons, Society of Critical Care Medicine, EAST Association for Trauma, Association for Academic Surgery and MA Medical Society. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Surgery at a major university and university affiliated hospital.

    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Major University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), School of Medicine, University of Crete

    Massachusetts

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  • Review Fee $650/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified expert is board certified and Fellowship trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine. He is widely published with 150+ journal articles, book chapters, and abstracts and is award winning for his performance as both a clinician and an educator, including 'america's best doctors'. He is an invited lecturer and presenter for professional conferences located all over the world and is a reviewer and editor for numerous professional publications. He currently serves as Chief for the Pulmonary & Critical Care section at a major cancer center, a Medical Director of the medical intensive care unit at a major hospital, and Professor at a research-based University.

    Medical Director, A university-affiliated hospital in MI

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Jordan School of Medicine

    Detroit,

    Michigan

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  • Review Fee $195/hr
    Deposition Fee $365/hr
    Court Fee $365/hr

    This expert has over 42 years of experience as a nurse. She received her B.A. in Communications and Journalism from Georgia State University and her A.S.N. in Nursing from Fairmont State University. Her past positions have included working at Emory University, Piedmont Hospital and Northlake Medical Center. Her experience includes caring for patients in a critical care setting, an open heart unit, a respiratory ICU, a medical surgical department, and a emergency department. A member of both the Critical Care Medical Professionals and Wound Care Professionals, she currently serves as a Staff Nurse for the intensive care unit, progressive care unit, and emergency department at a hospital in Georgia.

    Staff Nurse, Georgia-based hospital

    Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), Fairmont State University

    Atlanta,

    Georgia

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  • Review Fee

    This highly qualified and board certified expert is a critical care surgeon. At Virginia Commonwealth University, she earned her MD, completed a residency in General Surgery and attained fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. She is a highly respected surgeon, with many peer-reviewed publications on wound healing. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Trauma, Critical Care, and General Surgery, as well as a Staff Surgeon, and a Surgical Intensivist at an academic medical center in Virginia.

    Affiliate Professor, A university in VA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $650/hr

    This expert has been practicing for over 25 years. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine,A.B.I.M., Emergency Medicine. A.B.P.S. and Neurocritical Care, U.C.N.S. He has given numerous presentations and lectures, and has also volunteered his services on a mission to Costa Rica. He has been on many committees, and has worked with pharmaceutical and biomedical companies.

    Medical Consultant, An Independent Medical Association in MO

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    Missouri

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  • Review Fee

    This highly qualified and double board certified pulmonologist has advanced training in pulmonary and critical care. Currently, he is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow at the University of Illinois and is board certified in Pulmonary Medicine and Internal Medicine. He completed residency training in internal medicine at George Washington University, a fellowship training in pediatric sleep medicine and neuroscience, and a fellowship training in infectious diseases at the University of Louisville. He earned his MD at the Qazvin University of Medical Science and MPH at the University of Tehran in Iran. This expert is a member of a number of professional organizations and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major pulmonary conferences. He has authored 80+ publications and sits on the editorial board and serves as a reviewer for numerous peer reviewed journals. Prior to his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care, this expert held several senior positions abroad in the pulmonary field. He served as the Head of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Infections Unit, Department of Medicine, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Director of Internal Medicine Internship Program, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, and Assistant Professor of Medicine National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.

    Assistant Professor, A Distinguished University in FL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Qazvin University of Medical Science

    Miami,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $875/hr

    This highly qualified expert is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care and a veteran of the US Army. He earned his BS from Tufts University and his MD from the New York Medical College. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Critical Care Medicine. In addition to his busy clinical practice he is well published with 100 peer reviewed journal publications and 10 book chapters. He is also very active in the education of medical students and residents.

    Director, Top Ten University Affiliated Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

    Missouri

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This highly qualified expert is triple board certified in Pediatrics, Anesthesiology and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. He earned his BS from the University of Wisconsin and his MD from the University of Illinois, Chicago. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at Children's Hospital Medical Center in Oakland, CA, residency in Anesthesia at the Hospital Of the University of Pennsylvania and a Fellowship in Anesthesia and Critical Care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a member of several societies within his field, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Academy of Pediatrics and Society for Critical Care Medicine. He has over 25 years experience as a pediatric critical care physician. In addition to his clinical responsibilities he is well published, with over 85 peer reviewed journal articles, over 35 book chapters and 1 book authored. He is also very active in the education of medical students and residents.

    Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois Chicago

    Stanford,

    California

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This highly qualified and dual fellowship trained expert earned his BS from Stanford University and his MD from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. After completing his general surgery residency, he went on to train under two fellowships. The first fellowship was in surgical critical care at Stanford and the second was at Vanderbilt in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. As a result, this expert is a highly skilled physician board certified in general surgery. A recipient of the "5 Star Excellent Award" for his talent in patient care, this expert has been highly successful in the academic and clinical realm. He has authored over 10 book chapters and delivered over 25 invited lectures and presentations. Formerly, he held a teaching position as Instructor of Surgery in Vanderbilt's prestigious surgery department. Currently, he is Assistant Professor of Surgery at a top tier medical school.

    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Top Tier Medical School

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Tennessee College of Medicine

    Nashville,

    Tennessee

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  • Review Fee

    This highly qualified expert is board certified in surgical critical care and has been practicing for 12+ years. He completed his residency training in general surgery and his fellowship training in trauma and surgical critical care at the University of Miami. He also concluded a NIH research training fellowship at the University of Texas. He is a fellow at the American College of Surgeons and a member of various other professional associations, including the American Burn Association and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He has published 35+ peer-reviewed journal articles and lectures both nationally and internationally. Currently, he is a trauma and burn surgeon and a professor of critical surgery at a major university, where he also directs the surgical residency training program. Additionally, he is the director of a major injury research center.

    Director, An injury research center in FL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of South Florida

    Miami,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr

    This highly qualified expert is board certified in internal and pulmonary medicine and has been practicing for 39+ years. He completed his internship and residency training in internal medicine at Brookdale Hospital and his fellowship training in pulmonary medicine at both Queens Hospital Center and Brookdale Hospital. He is a fellow at the American College of Chest Physicians, the former president of the International Lung Sounds Association and a member of various other professional organizations, including the American Thoracic Society. He has published 55+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for 29 renowned medical journals. He lectures both nationally and internationally and was listed in Marquis's list of "Who's Who in the World". He is the former Chief of Staff of the VA Medical Center and the former medical director of the Pulmonary Clinic at the University of Kentucky, where he also served as associate chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. Currently, he is a professor of medicine at a major university and a staff physician at a major medical center. He is currently employed half-time practicing outpatient pulmonary medicine at a major university.

    Staff Physician, A Major Medical Center in KY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Puerto Rico

    Lexington,

    Kentucky

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Related Specialties

What Can a Critical Care Expert Witness Opine On?

Intubation

Inserting a tube to secure airway.

Central Line Placement

Accessing central venous circulation for fluids.

Mechanical Ventilation

Assisting or controlling patient breathing.

Chest Tube Insertion

Draining air or fluid from the pleural space.

Cardiac Monitoring

Continuous observation of heart activity.

Resuscitation

Restoring circulation and breathing in emergencies.

FAQs for Critical Care Expert Witnesses

What is a critical care expert witness?

A critical care expert witness is an ICU physician who explains standards of care in severe or life‑threatening cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, writing reports, and testifying to clarify complex critical care issues.

What types of cases can a critical care expert witness provide assistance in?

A critical care expert witness assists in ICU negligence, sepsis mismanagement, ventilator errors, shock and organ failure, post‑operative complications, and wrongful death cases.

How can a critical care expert witness evaluate adherence to ICU standards of care?

A critical care expert witness evaluates adherence to ICU standards of care by reviewing records, protocols, monitoring data, and staff actions against accepted critical care guidelines.

What specific qualifications should a critical care expert witness possess for testimony?

A critical care expert witness should be a board-certified intensivist with current ICU practice, relevant subspecialty training, and experience in standards of care and legal testimony.

How does a critical care expert witness assess causation in complex multi-organ failure cases?

A critical care expert witness assesses causation in multi-organ failure by reviewing records, timelines, risk factors, and standards of care to link specific actions or omissions to the outcome.

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Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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