Decubitus Ulcer Care Expert Witnesses in Kentucky

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Decubitus ulcer care expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including wound care, geriatric medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care administration. Some of the most common specialties include wound care nursing, pressure injury prevention, hospital medicine, and nursing home care standards. They can opine on the effects of delayed treatment, substandard monitoring, inadequate repositioning, and failures in pressure ulcer prevention protocols.

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
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    This expert candidate is an elite dermatologist who has over 30 years of experience in the field. He has won countless awards such as the American Medical Association's Physician Recognition Award, the Thomas G. Pearson, EdD, Memorial Education Award from the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Hippocrates Award. He is a member of the Dermatology Foundation, and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is currently Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at a top tier medical university.

    Chief, A University-Affiliated Hospital in KY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan

    Louisville,

    Kentucky

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr
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    This highly qualified expert earned her BS in biology from the University of Louisville where she then went on to receive her MD. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Louisville Hospital and then completed a second residency in dermatology from Baylor College of Medicine. She then went on to complete her fellowship in dermatology from the American Academy of Dermatology. She is a member of multiple medical associations including the American Board of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatology Surgery, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. She was formerly an associate dermatologist for the Dermatological Association of Texas. She is currently the founder and CEO of a dermatology and cosmetic center in Kentucky.

    President and Chief Executive Officer, A Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in KY

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

    Louisville,

    Kentucky

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

    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 professor at an illustrious university medical center and has authored a large number of papers and abstracts.

    Associate Professor, A major university in IL

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Hinsdale,

    Illinois

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

    This highly qualified expert is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. He completed his MD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and went on to complete a residency in Dermatology from the same institute. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at a Top Midwest University affiliated School of Medicine and an Attending Dermatologist at a Top Midwest University affiliated Medical Center. Along with his clinical responsibilities, this expert is actively involved in research with numerous active research projects under his name currently. He is also involved in publications and abstracts in widely published journals.

    Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Top University affiliated School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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

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

    Wound Care Consultant, Private Practice

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Filamer Christian University

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $500/hr

    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 Association for the Advancement of Wound Care. He is currently an independent contractor for a Wound Care group with whom he enjoys physician privileges at over 20 long term care facilities. Over the past 5 plus years, he has documented over 40,000 patient encounters in the field of wound care. In addition to the treatment of wounds, he is experienced in the standards of care in the long term care setting, offloading for prevention of wounds and the relationship between nursing and physicians in regards to patients with wounds.

    Independent Contractor, Wound Care Specialist

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

    Woodstock,

    Illinois

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  • This highly qualified dermatology expert received her MD from Washington University School of Medicine then went on to complete an internship at Saint John's Mercy Medical Center. She conducted her residency in dermatology and a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic surgery both at the Washington University School of Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and licensed in Missouri, Ohio, and California. This expert has published three books and eleven articles in scientific journals. She formerly served as the chief of clinical services and as the co-director of dermatologic surgery at the University of California, Irvine. Currently, she is the associate director of dermatologic surgery at a major not-for-profit medical center in Ohio.

    Associate Director of Dermatologic Surgery, A Major Not-for-Profit Medical Center

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

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $225/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    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 University of Virginia. This expert is a certified wound ostomy continence nurse. She is active in her field as a member of the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, as an author of multiple nursing publications, and participating in professional development to stay up to date on practices in her field. She has formerly served as a patient care technician and staff nurse in the medical-surgical unit at Southside Regional Medical Center, as well as a home health case manager and wound ostomy continence nurse for Continuum Home Health. Currently, this expert serves as a certified ostomy nurse for a university-affiliated outpatient clinic in Virginia.

    Certified Ostomy Nurse, A university-affiliated outpatient clinic in VA

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Virginia

    Richmond,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $100/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $200/hr

    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 member of the American College of Surgeons and as an author of several scientific articles. He formally held positions as a staff physician of general surgery at Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis and an assistant professor of surgery with the United States Air Force and with Saint Louis University. Currently, this expert is a general and trauma surgery locums physician and a wound physician.

    Wound Physician, A Wound Management Group

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Miami

    Toledo,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    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 Telemedicine, ENH Home Services, and Amita Health Saint Joseph Hospital, as well as a wound care nurse at the Bethany Terrace Nursing Centre. She is currently a registered nurse at a geriatrics health care company in Illinois, where she provides comprehensive healthcare and wound care assessments to senior patients.

    Registered Nurse, A Geriatrics Health Care Company in IL

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Temple University

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience working in long-term care. She earned her BSN from Kent State University, is a licensed registered nurse, and holds an additional certification in wound care. She began her career as a staff nurse at Euclid Hospital before serving as a charge nurse, a nurse supervisor, and unit coordinator at Menorah Park Campus. She then served as the director of nursing at Chardon Healthcare Center, Mapleview Country Villa, and the Greens. Currently, this expert is the director of nursing at a long-term care skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Ohio, where her responsibilities include coordinating care and ensuring quality and safety for residents.

    Registered Nurse, A medical center and a rehabilitation center in OH

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Kent State University

    Fairport Harbor,

    Ohio

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What Can a Decubitus Ulcer Care Expert Witness Opine On?

Wound assessment

Evaluate the ulcer's size and condition.

Debridement

Remove dead tissue from the ulcer.

Dressing application

Apply appropriate dressings to promote healing.

Pressure relief strategies

Implement measures to alleviate pressure.

Nutritional management

Ensure adequate nutrition for healing.

Patient education

Teach proper care and prevention techniques.

FAQs for Decubitus Ulcer Care Expert Witnesses

What is a decubitus ulcer care expert witness?

A decubitus ulcer care expert witness is a medical professional who evaluates pressure sore prevention and treatment in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, clarifying standards of care, and testifying in court.

What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a decubitus ulcer care expert witness?

A decubitus ulcer care expert witness handles cases involving bedsores, pressure injuries, nursing home neglect, hospital malpractice, wound care standards, and long-term care liability.

How can a decubitus ulcer care expert witness assess facility compliance with pressure injury protocols?

A decubitus ulcer care expert witness reviews records, policies, staffing, training, and wound documentation to determine if pressure injury protocols were properly followed.

How does a decubitus ulcer care expert witness evaluate causation and preventability of pressure ulcers?

A decubitus ulcer care expert witness evaluates causation and preventability of pressure ulcers by comparing clinical care, risk factors, and documentation against accepted wound care standards.

What training and credentials should a decubitus ulcer care expert witness possess for complex litigation?

A decubitus ulcer care expert witness should have advanced wound care certification, clinical pressure ulcer management experience, and prior legal testimony in complex medical malpractice cases.

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