Emergency Medical Services Expert Witnesses

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Emergency Medical Services expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including prehospital care, emergency response, and ambulance operations. Some of the most common specialties include paramedicine, EMT practice, dispatch protocols, and emergency department interface. They can opine on the effects of protocol deviations, delayed response, triage errors, and inadequate stabilization.

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

    This expert is a full time board certified emergency medicine physician and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He earned his Bachelors from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from Tufts University. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. This expert is currently an Professor of emergency medicine at an Ivy League university medical center.

    Clinical Professor, A Medical School in RI

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

    Bristol,

    Rhode Island

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This expert has been practicing in a clinical setting for over 30 years. She has worked in various hospitals in a wide array of roles that has prepared her for her current position as Director. Currently, she works in an emergency department where about 20% of the patients are pediatric, and the majority of those use the emergency department as a clinic. She has won many awards for her excellence in pediatric clinical care, and has published on several pediatric subjects in magazines, hospital literature, and AACN literature. Additionally, she has presented to her peers, and is currently part of numerous professional affiliations, such as the National Emergency Nurses Association at consensus council on Emergency Preparedness for pediatrics.

    Staff Nurse, A hospital in IL

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Rush University

    Glenview,

    Illinois

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

    This expert is a member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, California Council of EMS Educators, California Fire Chiefs, California EMS Educator/QI Group, and National Association of EMS Educators. He is currently the President and Education Program Director of a private EMT training center. He has 26 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services and 20+ years as an Educator. This expert also has extensive expert witness experience.

    Field Paramedic, An Emergency Medical Care Company in CA

    Master of Science (MS), University of Maryland

    Simi Valley,

    California

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

    This expert has been a physician in emergency centers for over 20 years with increasing volume. His current emergency department sees over 50,000 patients per year. He also has Advanced Cardiac, Trauma, and Pediatric Advanced certificates, and is an instructor as well. He has presented often and has publications in the emergency and hyperbaric fields.

    Director, University Medical Center

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

    Omaha,

    Nebraska

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

    This expert is an emergency physician in practice for 30 years, 18 of which he reviewed claims for all classes of medical payers including Blue Cross plans, major indemnity insurers, and Medicaid. One of his specialties is cost containment and recovery of overpayments, and he has designed and implemented major claims audits systems. He earned his MD at the University of Chicago and has held emergency medicine and medical directorship positions for many years. He currently serves as the president of a private medical consulting firm, in addition to his role as attending emergency physician and clinical professor at a major university medical center.

    Emeritus Physician, A hospital in CT

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Chicago

    Newbury,

    Connecticut

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  • Review Fee $225/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $475/hr

    This licensed paramedic has over 37 years of EMS experience with 22 years in an administrative capacity. In addition, he has a plethora of certifications including EMS instructor, OSHA compliance instructor, and Emergency Vehicle Operator Instructor (EVOC). Finally, he has held several extremely prestigious EMS related positions including the Director of Emergency Management for Portland, CT before opening his own EMS training firm.

    CEO and President, A Major EMS Training Facility in CT

    Associate of Science (AS), Middlesex Community College

    Portland,

    Connecticut

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

    This expert has over 13 years of experience as a Physician Assistant. His expertise consists of Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Infusion Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Urgent Care. He currently serves as a Physician Assistant for the Bone Marrow Transplant team at a major university medical center.

    Physician Assistant, A laboratory and biotechnology company in CA

    Master of Health Science (MHS), Quinnipiac University

    Candia,

    California

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  • Review Fee $300/hr

    This highly qualified expert is a licensed paramedic who has worked in emergency response for over 30 years. Former positions have included former Deputy Director of The EMS Institute at Stamford Hospital and Program Director at the Join Hospital Planning Council. Currently, he is the Deputy Director of an EMS agency with a 7.1 million dollar operational budget that provides responds to approximately 6,200 requests per year to a major CT city. He manages 4 primary ambulances and 75 person staff. This expert earned his BA at New York University and is a member of the State of CT EMS Advisory Board as well as the the Chairman of the Southwest EMS Training Committee.

    Paramedic & Educator, An EMS agency in CT

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), New York University

    Kent,

    Connecticut

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  • This board certified emergency medicine physician earned his BS from Bucknell University and his MD from the University of Buffalo. He completed residency training in emergency medicine at Allegheny General Hospital and has served as an emergency medicine physician at a number of hospitals in the northeast. Currently, this expert is an attending EM physician at a healthcare system in upstate New York.

    Emergency Medicine Physician, Healthcare system in New York

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Buffalo

    New York

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $650/hr
    Court Fee $700/hr

    This highly qualified and board certified toxicologist earned her BA at Ohio Wesleyan University and medical degree at The Ohio State University School of Medicine. She completed residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine and fellowship training in toxicology at the Indian University School of Medicine. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American College of Medical Toxicology and American Academy of Clinical Toxicology. Currently she is the Associate Medical Director at the a state poison control center and and attending physician at a university affiliated hospital.

    Associate Medical Director, A Poison Control Center in IN

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), The Ohio State University

    Indianapolis,

    Indiana

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  • Review Fee $500/hr

    This expert has been preforming endotracheal intubations since 1974 and have been teaching the skill since 1978. He was the supervisor for paramedic training in New York City prior to going to medical school and performed and taught endotracheal intubation to paramedic students and intubated on the streets of the Bronx. For the last twenty years, he has taught two advanced trauma life support (ATLS) courses per year to emergency medicine and surgical residents and attending physicians.

    Attending Physician, Several health centers and hospitals in the New York area

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Armonk,

    New York

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    This board certified plastic surgeon and medical examiner has over 40 years of experience in a variety of prestigious clinical and academic roles. He has held an associate professorship and a directorship of the plastic surgery residency program at Wright State University School of Medicine, and an assistant professorship at the University of Kentucky. Clinically, he was an attending surgeon at the Lexington VAMC, associate staff physician at Cardinal Hill Hospital, and staff plastic surgeon at the Kentucky Crippled Children's Service. He is currently a clinical professor of surgery and emergency medicine at a major university medical center where he has authored many peer reviewed journal articles, chapters, and abstracts on the topic of plastic surgery.

    Active Staff, Two Hospitals in OH

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

    Dayton,

    Ohio

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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 $275/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This highly qualified expert has 44+ years of experience in Structural and Wildland Firefighting, Emergency and Disaster Response, which includes from basic hand crew work and entry level firefighter, up to and including being Incident Commander on thousands of emergency incidents. For the past 37 years he has been an instructor and an educational designer, developing and instructing courses in all types of Firefighting, Incident Command, and Emergency Response. He currently holds the title of Part Time Battalion Chief where he responds to major wildland fires and other all hazard incidents throughout the United States. Although partially retired now, he was a Battalion Chief with the Orange County Fire Authority where he was a manager of field Battalion consisting of 9 fire stations, 35 career firefighters including 13 captains, 13 fire engines, 3 ladder trucks, 4 medic units, 1 air unit, and 1 water tender. Notable accomplishments include but are not limited to being selected as Operations Section Chief on the Incident Management Team for 2002 Salt Lake Olympics for month of February 2002, in Park City Utah. He has been the Commander in charge of running various teams when responding to disasters and emergency incidents and knows how to develop the incident management processes on-site to manage the emergency and ensure his team's safety and that of everyone present at the scene.

    Instructor, Various Fire Instruction Programs

    Associate of Science (AS), San Diego Miramar College

    Mission Viejo,

    California

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

    With nearly 30 years of experience in emergency, family medicine and urgent care, this expert has a broad scope of practice. He is a full time clinician, but is also an experienced expert witness. In addition to a broad range of medical legal expertise, he has done hundreds of chart reviews for public defenders and private attorneys for criminal defense. He had numerous leadership positions in professional organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Emergency Physicians. Currently, he is a full time emergency physician at a regional hospital and an assistant clinical professor at an academic center.

    Physician, A VA Medical Center in PA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Penn State University

    Palmyra,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    This qualified emergency medicine physician has practiced in several large healthcare centers throughout the country, and has both published and presented lectures in his field. He is residency trained, board certified in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine and practicing since 1984 to this day. He has a Masters in Public Health, Preventive Medicine, and Toxicology. He has seen hundreds of patients with pelvic fractures and currently works in a Level III Trauma Center in California. He is also a founding member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.

    Consultant and Field Physician, A CA Toxicology Clinic

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

    Miami,

    California

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr

    This expert is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and is engaged in full time clinical practice in a community Emergency Department. He has published extensively in his field, and holds an emergency medical patent. Finally, he has also been named among America's Top Emergency Medicine Doctors for several years running.

    Attending Emergency Department Physician, 2 Major Arizona Healthcare Centers

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), The University of Arizona, College of Medicine

    Tucson,

    Arizona

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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 $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $550/hr

    This board-certified expert in family medicine serves as an emergency room physician in the Georgia. He received his MBBS/MD degree from the University of Lagos and furthered his clinical training in the Gravesend and North Kent Hospitals in the United Kingdom. He completed his residency in family medicine at NYU Lutheran Medical Center. He holds memberships with numerous professional societies, has published articles in multiple peer-reviewed journals, and is actively engaged in university research and teaching roles. This expert previously served as an attending physician at Clinch Memorial Hospital. He also currently serves at three major medical centers in Georgia and is an associate director at a top-tier medical residency program in Georgia.

    Clinician, A healthcare clinic in GA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Lagos, Nigeria

    Marietta,

    Georgia

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $175/hr

    This registered nurse expert is a nationally Certified Emergency Nurse with an ADN from Douglas College, School of Nursing, Canada, as well as 27 years of experience. She is a certified in ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC and the AHA Stroke certification. . She was a staff Nurse III in the leading Regional Trauma adult and pediatric emergency room and interventional angiography for 20 years. Currently, she is a Registered Nurse with a major healthcare network. She has extensive experience in Emergency, Trauma, Radiology, Pediatric and Angiography nursing. She has testified more than 200 times.

    Registered Nurse II, Major Healthcare Network

    Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Douglas College School of Nursing, Canada

    San Antonio,

    Texas

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What Can an Emergency Medical Services Expert Witness Opine On?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Emergency life-saving technique for cardiac arrest.

Defibrillation

Restoring heart rhythm using electrical shock.

Wound Care

Cleaning and dressing injuries to prevent infection.

Airway Management

Ensuring patient airway is clear and open.

Medication Administration

Administering drugs for various medical emergencies.

Trauma Assessment

Evaluating and prioritizing injuries in trauma patients.

FAQs for Emergency Medical Services Expert Witnesses

What is a emergency medical services expert witness?

An emergency medical services expert witness is a qualified EMS professional who explains standards of care and field protocols in legal cases. They assist by reviewing EMS records, analyzing treatment, testifying in court, and clarifying complex emergency care issues.

In what case types can an EMS expert witness provide valuable insights?

An EMS expert witness provides valuable insights in medical malpractice, negligence, wrongful death, ambulance accidents, 911 response failures, and prehospital care litigation.

How can an emergency medical services expert witness evaluate protocol adherence?

An emergency medical services expert witness evaluates protocol adherence by comparing EMS actions and documentation to established EMS protocols, training standards, and industry best practices.

What emergency medical services expert witness qualifications are most critical?

The most critical emergency medical services expert witness qualifications are current EMS licensure, extensive field experience, advanced certifications, and prior legal testimony experience.

How does an emergency medical services expert witness assess timeliness of care?

An emergency medical services expert witness assesses timeliness of care by comparing response, on‑scene, and transport times to EMS protocols, standards, and case records.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting emergency medical services expert witnesses?

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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