Emergency Room Expert Witnesses in Iowa

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Emergency room expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including emergency medicine, trauma care, critical care, and hospital administration. Some of the most common specialties include sepsis management, stroke protocols, cardiac emergencies, triage standards, and EMTALA compliance. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, improper triage, medication errors, documentation failures, and deviations from ER standard of care.

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Average Emergency Room Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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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 $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 $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 $800/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This highly qualified and awarded expert is double board certified in the field of Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care. He completed his Residency in Pediatrics at the St. Louis Children's Hospital where he also served as the Chief Resident in the Department of Pediatrics. He completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine. He is highly respected in the field of Pediatric Critical Care and has been invited for 20+ Professorships and Lectures nationally. He is also widely published in the field with more than 25 publications and abstracts under his name. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Genetics at a Major University affiliated Medical Center and is also the Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the same institution.

    Co-Director, A Children's Hospital in MO

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Toronto

    St. Louis,

    Missouri

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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 $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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  • This highly qualified expert is board certified in general surgery and critical care. She received her BA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, before going on to get her MD at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center- San Antonio. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and then completed a research fellowship in the department of pediatric surgery at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She then completed her clinical fellowship in critical care at Washington University. She is an active contributor to her field with numerous publications and several presentations and is a member of multiple organizations, including, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Association of Women Surgeons. She formerly served as a shift physician for Omaha EMS and currently serves as an professor in the department of general surgery, trauma, critical care and emergency surgery at a university in Nebraska. Clinically, she serves as the director of emergency general surgery, trauma and critical care at a university-affiliated medical center.

    Director, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in NE

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio

    Nebraska

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  • Review Fee $700/hr
    Deposition Fee $900/hr

    This highly-qualified interventional pulmonology expert specializes in benign and malignant airway disease, including lung nodule management, pulmonary masses, endobronchial valves, endobronchial stents, and bronchoscopy. He earned his BS in biology and political science, as well as his MBA from Union College, before earning his MD from Albany Medical College. He subsequently completed an internal medicine residency and a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and an interventional pulmonology fellowship at the University of Chicago. This expert is board certified in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and pulmonary disease. He is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Association for Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology, and the American Thoracic Society. Currently, this expert is based in Wisconsin, where he is the director of interventional pulmonology at an academic medical center and an assistant professor of pulmonary and critical care at a medical school.

    Director, An Academic Medical Center in WI

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College

    Whitefish Bay,

    Wisconsin

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What Can an Emergency Room Expert Witness Opine On?

Trauma Assessment

Evaluate injuries and prioritize treatment.

CPR

Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation for cardiac arrest.

Intubation

Insert tube for airway management.

Wound Care

Clean and dress lacerations or abrasions.

IV Insertion

Establish intravenous access for fluids.

Fracture Stabilization

Immobilize broken bones to prevent movement.

FAQs for Emergency Room Expert Witnesses

What is a emergency room expert witness?

An emergency room expert witness is an ER physician who provides professional opinions in legal cases involving emergency care. They assist by reviewing medical records, testifying in court, and clarifying ER standards of care.

What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of an Emergency Room expert witness?

An Emergency Room expert witness handles cases involving ER misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, triage errors, improper discharge, medication errors, trauma care, stroke, sepsis, and cardiac emergencies.

How can an Emergency Room expert witness evaluate compliance with triage standards?

An Emergency Room expert witness evaluates compliance with triage standards by reviewing records, timelines, acuity scores, staffing levels, and protocols against accepted ER guidelines.

What Emergency Room expert witness qualifications are most persuasive at trial?

The most persuasive Emergency Room expert witness qualifications are current ER board certification, extensive clinical experience, active practice, teaching roles, and prior credible testimony.

How does an Emergency Room expert witness assess alleged delays in diagnosis?

An Emergency Room expert witness assesses alleged delays in diagnosis by reviewing records, timelines, triage decisions, and standards of emergency care to judge if actions were timely.

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