Emergency Medicine Expert Witnesses in Iowa

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Emergency Medicine expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including trauma care, critical care, toxicology, and prehospital medicine. Some of the most common specialties include pediatric emergency medicine, emergency radiology, and emergency cardiology. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, improper triage, medication errors, and deviations from emergency department standards of care.

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Average Emergency Medicine Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$400/hr

Review Fee

$525/hr

Deposition Fee

$625/hr

Court Fee

  • 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 $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 $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 $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 $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr

    This expert is a pediatric emergency medicine doctor who primarily practices in Illinois and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2003 and has been in practice since then.

    Faculty, A Prestigious Chicago University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Wayne State University

    Naperville,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr

    This board certified expert obtained his MD from Creighton University. He then went on to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine at University of Nebraska Medical Center. He finished a fellowship in Emergency Medical Services at Regions Hospital St . Paul, MN. He was elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, and is a member of multiple organizations, such as the National Association of EMS physicians. He is currently the medical director for multiple fire departments, the assistant medical director for EMS education, and an assistant professor in Emergency Medicine at a major medical university.

    EMS Medical Director, A state agency in NE

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Creighton University

    Plattsmouth,

    Nebraska

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This experienced expert earned her BSN and MSN from Nebraska Methodist College, and her CLNC from Kaplan University. She is a certified Trauma Nurse, Emergency Nurse, Emergency Pediatric Nurse, and Trauma Nurse Specialist. She is a member of the the Emergency Nurses Association, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She is a recipient nof the Nursing Excellence Award through Alegent Health. Formerly, she was a Travel Contract Nurse for the Emergency Services department of TG Healthcare and American Mobile Network, as well as an Agency Nurse for Medical Staffing Network, and a Staff Nurse for Medical Solutions. She is currently the Director of Nursing for a local urgent care center.

    Clinical Specialist, An emergency response service in NE

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nebraska Methodist College

    Elkhorn,

    Nebraska

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  • Review Fee $225/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $375/hr

    This expert is Board Certified in Ambulatory Nursing, and has been a registered nurse for over 35 years. She has provided multiple presentations focusing on patient issues, and was awarded the Writer of the Year Award from the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing. In addition, she publishes articles on telehealth and other nursing issues. She has project leading expertise and she has led safety initiatives such as patient falls, restraints, and anticoagulation. She is a former Charge Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, and currently is a Clinical Manager of Ambulatory Practice at a Wisconsin-based health system.

    Telehealth Clinical Educator, A University in WI

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Minnesota

    La Crosse,

    Wisconsin

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $550/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This board certified expert earned his BS from The University of Wisconsin, Madison and his MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then completed an emergency medicine residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. He is a certified instructor in ACLS/PALS and licensed in the state of Illinois. This expert has more than 13 years of clinical experience and has authored 20 peer-reviewed articles. Formerly, he served as the associate medical director for Libertas Center for Human Rights and as an associate professor within the department of emergency medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He currently is an assistant professor with the department of emergency medicine at a leading Chicago medical school and an attending physician for the department of emergency medicine at a Chicago academic medical center.

    Attending Physician, A Chicago Academic Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical College of Wisconsin

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This highly qualified, board certified emergency medicine expert received his BS in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and his MD from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in emergency medicine at Maimonides Medical Center and his medical toxicology fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and in basic and advanced life support. Additionally, this expert is a member of various professional organizations, including the American College of Medical Toxicology and the American College of Emergency Physicians. Formerly, he has served as an attending physician at UPMC McKeesport Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital, and Dubois Hospital. He has published over 15 articles and presentations on topics in emergency medicine. Currently, this expert is an attending physician at 2 top IL hospitals.

    Emergency Medicine Physician, A Hospital in PA

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

    Pittsburgh,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This qualified expert received his BS in biology from Saint Xavier University before earning his MSN from Depaul University. He holds several certifications, including advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, trauma nursing, crisis prevention. He is a licensed EMT-paramedic and certified as an emergency communication registered nurse. He has formerly served as an adjunct clinical teacher of nursing at Saint Xavier University, a first aid RN for Windy City EMS, an emergency room RN and technician for Advocated Health System, and an emergency room RN for Palos Community Hospital and Presence Mercy Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as an emergency room RN for a community hospital in Illinois, as well as an adjunct clinical teacher of nursing at both a community college and a university.

    Adjunct Clinical Teacher, A University in IL

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), DePaul University

    Sugar Grove,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $325/hr
    Court Fee $375/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience as an ER nurse. She earned her AAS in nursing from North Central Technical College and is certified as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) for both adult and pediatric populations. Additionally, she is certified in trauma nursing, neonatal resuscitation, pediatric advanced life support, and advanced cardiac life support. She has extensive experience with patient care, staff education, orientation, and policies. This expert is active in her field as a member of the Emergency Nurses Association, the American Heart Association, and the International Association of Forensic Nurses, as well as a frequent speaker at both state and national sexual assault conferences. She worked with the Schofield Fire Department for 17 years, serving as an emergency medical technician, firefighter, EMS coordinator, and fire chief. She also worked with Aspirus Wausau Hospital for several years, serving as a nurse in orthopedics, neurology, the emergency department, and the critical care transport team. Currently, this expert works at a hospital in Wisconsin, serving as the lead nurse for the emergency department, a SANE nurse, and the coordinator for SANE and the forensic nurse program.

    Forensic Nurse Program/SANE Coordinator, A Regional Medical Center in WI

    Associate of Applied Science (AAS), North Central Technical College

    Rothschild,

    Wisconsin

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert is located in Minnesota and is board-certified in both emergency medicine and medical toxicology. She obtained her BS in integrative physiology from the University of Iowa, where she later completed her MD at the Roy J. and Lucile A. Carver College of Medicine. This expert completed her residency in emergency medicine at Regions Hospital, where she also completed her fellowship in medical toxicology. She is highly active in her field as a member of the American Association of Poison Control Centers and the American College of Emergency Physicians. Formerly, she served as an academic instructor in emergency medicine at the University of Minnesota, as chief resident in emergency medicine at Regions Hospital, and as secretary of medical toxicology in the fellow-in-training association at the same hospital. Currently, she serves as an emergency medicine physician at two different hospitals in Wisconsin, and at a hospital in Minnesota. Additionally, she also serves as a clinical consultant in medical toxicology at a hospital in Minnesota.

    Consultant, A poison control system in MN

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

    Minneapolis,

    Minnesota

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    Court Fee

    This qualified expert is a board-certified emergency medicine physician that earned his BS in biology from Creighton University and his MD from the University of Iowa. He completed a residency in emergency medicine and a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. This expert is active in his field as a member of multiple professional organizations including the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He is the author of numerous academic publications and has delivered numerous presentations on topics in his field. Formerly, this expert served as an emergency ice physician for the Chicago Blackhawks, a medical liaison for the NFL, and most recently as a clinical assistant professor of sports medicine, emergency medicine, and orthopaedic surgery at Northwestern Medicine. Currently, this expert served as an assistant team physician for a major league baseball team in Illinois and as a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine at a medical university in Iowa.

    Head Team Internist, A Major League Baseball Team in IL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Iowa

    Evanston,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $360/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This qualified expert is a board certified emergency medicine physician that specializes in wilderness and expedition medicine. She earned her BA in anthropology and her BS in marine biology at the University of California Santa Cruz before completing her MS in evaluative clinical science at Dartmouth College. She went on to earn her MD from SUNY Upstate Medical University and completed an internship in general surgery from Palmetto Health Richland and a residency in emergency medicine at Orlando Health. She completed a very prestigious fellowship in wilderness and expedition medicine at Upstate University-Syracuse and is certified in advanced wilderness life support. She is very active in her field as a member and fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Wilderness Medicine Society. In addition, this expert has published nearly 10 peer-reviewed articles and is actively participating as a physician for events such as race physician for marathons and state fairs. This expert has held several roles throughout her career including as an attending physician in the emergency department at Aurora Hospital System and Upstate University Hospital. She also formerly served as the medical director of Global Limits Racing International, which is a company that organizes ultra-endurance races internationally. Currently, this expert is a voluntary academic faculty member of a residency mentorship program in New York and is a locum emergency department physician for multiple facilities in Wisconsin.

    Locum Emergency Department Physician, Multiple facilities in WI

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), SUNY Upstate Medical University

    Hartford,

    Wisconsin

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This board-certified emergency medicine expert earned his BS in biology from the University of Wisconsin and his MD from the University of Minnesota before completing both an internship and residency in emergency medicine at Advocate Christ Medical Center. He formerly served as an emergency physician at St. Mary's Hospital. He currently serves as a locums tenens/PRN physician at multiple physician groups and hospitals in Illinois.

    Locums Tenens/PRN Physician, Multiple physician groups in IL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Minnesota

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $800/hr

    This board-certified expert has over 20 years of experience practicing emergency medicine. After earning his BS from Creighton University and his MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School, he completed a residency in emergency medicine at the State University of New York-Buffalo. As an active member of his field, he belongs to multiple professional organizations and has published over 100 articles and book chapters. Formerly, he served as a staff physician at multiple hospitals and as an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the State University of New York-Buffalo. Currently, this expert is an assistant chief and professor of emergency medicine at a medical center in Minnesota, where he is heavily involved in quality care assurance.

    Professor, A Medical School in MN

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

    Afton,

    Minnesota

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What Can an Emergency Medicine Expert Witness Opine On?

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation for cardiac arrest.

Intubation

Inserting a tube for airway management.

Laceration Repair

Suturing wounds to promote healing.

Fracture Reduction

Realigning broken bones for stability.

Chest Tube Placement

Draining fluid or air from the chest.

IV Line Placement

Inserting an intravenous line for fluids.

FAQs for Emergency Medicine Expert Witnesses

What is a emergency medicine expert witness?

An emergency medicine expert witness is a board-certified ER doctor who explains ER standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, writing reports, and testifying to clarify complex emergency care issues.

What types of cases can an emergency medicine expert witness opine on?

An emergency medicine expert witness opines on ER misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, triage errors, sepsis, stroke, cardiac events, trauma care, medication errors, and standard-of-care breaches.

How can an emergency medicine expert witness assess compliance with standard of care?

An emergency medicine expert witness assesses compliance with standard of care by reviewing records, timelines, clinical decisions, and comparing them to accepted emergency medicine guidelines.

What emergency medicine expert witness qualifications are most persuasive at trial?

The most persuasive emergency medicine expert witness qualifications are board certification, active ER practice, academic teaching roles, published research, and prior credible courtroom testimony.

How does an emergency medicine expert witness evaluate alleged delays in diagnosis?

An emergency medicine expert witness evaluates alleged delays in diagnosis by reviewing records, timelines, triage decisions, and whether care met accepted emergency standards.

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

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