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This highly qualified expert is board certified in internal and pulmonary medicine and has been practicing for 39+ years. He completed his internship and residency training in internal medicine at Brookdale Hospital and his fellowship training in pulmonary medicine at both Queens Hospital Center and Brookdale Hospital. He is a fellow at the American College of Chest Physicians, the former president of the International Lung Sounds Association and a member of various other professional organizations, including the American Thoracic Society. He has published 55+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for 29 renowned medical journals. He lectures both nationally and internationally and was listed in Marquis's list of "Who's Who in the World". He is the former Chief of Staff of the VA Medical Center and the former medical director of the Pulmonary Clinic at the University of Kentucky, where he also served as associate chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. Currently, he is a professor of medicine at a major university and a staff physician at a major medical center. He is currently employed half-time practicing outpatient pulmonary medicine at a major university.
Staff Physician, A Major Medical Center in KY
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Puerto Rico
Lexington,
Kentucky
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
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
This highly qualified and board certified expert is a critical care surgeon. At Virginia Commonwealth University, she earned her MD, completed a residency in General Surgery and attained fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. She is a highly respected surgeon, with many peer-reviewed publications on wound healing. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Trauma, Critical Care, and General Surgery, as well as a Staff Surgeon, and a Surgical Intensivist at an academic medical center in Virginia.
Affiliate Professor, A university in VA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond,
Virginia
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
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
This highly qualified and dual fellowship trained expert earned his BS from Stanford University and his MD from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. After completing his general surgery residency, he went on to train under two fellowships. The first fellowship was in surgical critical care at Stanford and the second was at Vanderbilt in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. As a result, this expert is a highly skilled physician board certified in general surgery. A recipient of the "5 Star Excellent Award" for his talent in patient care, this expert has been highly successful in the academic and clinical realm. He has authored over 10 book chapters and delivered over 25 invited lectures and presentations. Formerly, he held a teaching position as Instructor of Surgery in Vanderbilt's prestigious surgery department. Currently, he is Assistant Professor of Surgery at a top tier medical school.
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Top Tier Medical School
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Nashville,
Tennessee
This highly qualified, board certified, published expert earned his bachelor's degree from the James Madison University in Virginia, his bachelor of nursing science from the University of Virginia and his medical degree from the Eastern Virginia Medical School. This was followed by a Residency in Anesthesiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University. This expert then completed his formal medical education by doing 2 fellowships: one in Critical Care Anesthesiology at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the other in Adult Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at the Auckland City Hospital, NZ. This expert is a member of numerous medical societies and is published having authored 3 peer-reviewed journal articles. This expert previously served as Attending Anesthesiologist and clinical instructor at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, as Attending Anesthesiologist at Fair Oaks Anesthesia Associates and as Assistant Professor Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Eastern Colorado Health System Veterans Health Administration and the University of Colorado Hospital where he was co-director of ECMO. This expert currently serves as a staff cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and clinical instructor at a major school of medicine in VA.
Anesthesiologist, A regional medical center in VA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Eastern Virginia Medical School
Yorktown,
Virginia
This qualified expert of Nursing obtained her BSN magna cum laude from Carlow University, her MSN in Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice summa cum laude from the University of South Alabama. She is an ANCC board certified acute/critical care nurse practitioner and a certified Critical Care Registered Nurse and has certificates in Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. She holds multiple leadership roles in national nursing organizations and is a reviewer for the Journal of Trauma Nursing and International Journal of Microbiology. She holds an APRN seat on the Georgia board of nursing. She has 3 Publications on Nursing and is currently a Critical Care & Trauma Nurse Practitioner at a Major Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor and the director of the Adult Gerontology for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program for a top 10 ranked university.
Assistant Professor, Top Nursing School
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of South Alabama
Atlanta,
Ohio
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
This highly qualified expert is 3X board certified in pulmonary, critical care, and interventional pulmonary medicine. He completed 2 Fellowships in interventional pulmonology and pulmonary and critical care medicine, and earned his M.D. from University of North Carolina. He holds membership with numerous professional associations, and is extensively published with 35+ peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts. He has won numerous awards including 'best doctors in Virginia' and 'best doctors in America' for multiple years, and is an invited lecturer and presenter across the country. Expertise includes general pulmonary and critical care and interventional pulmonology procedures.
Vice-Chair, A Major VA University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of North Carolina
Richmond,
Virginia
This highly qualified expert received his BS in Nursing at Purdue University Calumet and has over 26 years of experience in the field. He has substantial experience in a variety of nursing specialties including trauma, emergency care and transport care. He is a registered nurse in Illinois, Indiana and Texas and has previously worked as Trauma Nurse at Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center. In recent years, this expert has worked as Chief Nursing Officer at four regional hospitals and he has been deeply involved with Patient Care Services. He is currently the Chief Nursing Officer at a distinguished regional hospital.
Independent Healthcare Consultant, A healthcare and health systems consultancy
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Western Governors University
New Palestine,
Indiana
This expert in microbial contamination of the built-environment has 21 years of experience. He specializes in root cause of microbial contamination related to all aspects of facilities, including water systems, HVAC/mechanical systems, production line, and supply chain. He owns and is the president of a Bio Lab in Tennessee which is an accredited microbial testing laboratory that specializes in using state-of-the-art DNA technologies to solve complex microbial issues. He has solved numerous microbial issues for diverse industries including, pharmaceutical, hospital critical care, industrial equipment manufacturing, the spirit industry, cosmetics, food manufacturing, and transportation. He has served as an expert witness in both testifying and non-testifying roles. He is a member of the American Society for Microbiologist and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. He is the author of 25+ publications.
President, A Bio Lab in Tennessee
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Tennessee
Oak Ridge,
Tennessee
This qualified expert earned her ADN from Sincalir Community College and is certified in ACLS, PALS, and BLS. She is a licensed registered nurse in Tennessee and is certified as a professional legal nurse consultant by the National Center for Legal Nurse Consultants. This expert has previously served as a registered nurse house float at Southern Hills Medical Center and as a clinical coordinator for Crossroads Surgery Center. She currently is an emergency room registered nurse at a comprehensive Tennessee medical center.
Chapel Hill,
Tennessee
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
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
This Tennessee-based expert received his AS in nursing from Motlow State Community College, his BSN from the University of Tennessee, and his MS in family nursing from Austin Peay State University. This expert is a licensed registered nurse and is certified in both ACLS and BLS. Formerly, he served as a registered cardiac telemetry nurse at Saint Thomas West Hospital, a travel nurse at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital, and a registered nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Saint Thomas West Hospital. He currently serves as a family nurse practitioner in the electrophysiology and cardiology unit at a hospital in Tennessee.
Family Nurse Practitioner, A Hospital in TN
Master of Science (MS), Austin Peay State University
Franklin,
Tennessee
This expert has over 15 years of experience as an emergency medicine physician. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from the United States Military Academy and his MD from the University of Mississippi before subsequently completing his residency in emergency medicine at the Morristown Memorial Hospital and his fellowship in critical care medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is board certified in emergency medicine and is active in his field as a member of the American College of Emergency Medicine. Before transitioning to the medical field, this expert served in the army for 5 years and spent 6 years working for Swayze and Church as a mechanical engineer. He then went on to work at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving as the assistant medical director of critical care transport, an associate professor of emergency medicine, the director of the critical care fellowship, and an attending physician in the surgical intensive care unit. He has also served as the medical director for Pegasus Emergency Group, the regional medical director of the East region for AlignMD, and the medical director of the emergency department at Blount Memorial Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as the co-medical director of the emergency team at a medical school in Alabama and as an attending physician of emergency medicine for a health system in Mississippi.
Co-Medical Director, A medical school in AL
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mississippi
Nashville,
Tennessee
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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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