Decubitus Ulcer Care Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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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 $600/hr

    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

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

    This qualified expert earned his BS in physics from University of Washington and his MS in mathematics from University of Oregeon. He also completed a MS in applied physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology and his PhD in electrical engineering at Oregon Health and Science University. He subsequently entered an NIH-funded postgraduate fellowship in dermatology at the Oregon Health & Science University. After serving for a number of years as an associate professor in bioengineering and dermatology at the University of Missouri, he now directors the department of biomedical engineering at a private university in Pennsylvania.

    Chief Scientific Officer, Two Medical Device Firms

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Irvine

    Pittsburgh,

    Pennsylvania

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

    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 founding member of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery, where he is currently the President-Elect. Formerly, he served as Medical Director at the Wound Care Institute & Research Center and the Wound Care Center at Lenoir Hospital. Currently, he serves as a board member for a wound care foundation and is the President of a consulting group offering his expertise in wound care to other physicians.

    Board Member, A wound care foundation

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College

    Tunkhannock,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $900/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his MD from the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in Dermatology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a fellowship on Skin Oncology from Boston University Medical Center. He is board certified in Dermatology and was awarded as Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. This expert has published over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles. He is the former Chief of Dermatology of New York Downtown Hospital and currently serves as Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at a major university affiliated medical center.

    Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Major University Affiliated Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical College of Pennsylvania

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    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.

    Staff Surgeon, Regional Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), State University of New York at Stony Brook Medical Center

    Egg Harbor Township,

    New Jersey

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  • Review Fee $750/hr

    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

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  • 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 National Institute of Health to write guidelines for the treatment of pressure ulcers and venous ulcers. Her research concerns the role of oxygen and lactate in the biochemistry of tissue repair. She is an active member of the Pressure Ulcer Standards Group, the Venous Ulcer Standards Group and the Arterial Ulcer Standards Group of the Wound Healing Society and Wound Healing Foundation.

    Associate Professor, A Medical School in New Jersey

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Rawalpindi Medical College

    New Jersey

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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 $775/hr

    This highly qualified, board certified dermatologist has extensive experience in his field. He completed his BS in psychology and his MD from McGill University. After completing his general medical internship at Royal Victoria Hospital, this expert went on to complete two residencies in internal medicine and dermatology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. He is a member of various professional organizations and societies, including the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. He has published nearly 30 journal articles and one book on topics in his field. Previously, this expert has worked as the director of cosmetic surgery and the laser clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital and as a clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Currently, he serves as the medical director of a prominent NY skin and laser center.

    Medical Director, A Prominent NY Skin and Laser Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), McGill University

    New York,

    New York

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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 $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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