Emergency Room Expert Witnesses in Virginia

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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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    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

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

    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

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

    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

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $550/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $700/hr

    This impressive expert received his BA in Psychology from Rollins College and his MD from Georgetown University. He completed his residency in General Surgery and his fellowship in Critical Care. Board Certified in General Surgery and Critical Care Medicine, he is an active member in the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Formerly, he was a Surgery and Trauma physician at a private practice, an assistant clinical professor at the University of California at San Francisco, and the chief of surgery at Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa. Currently, he is part of the general surgery active staff at multiple hospitals in Maryland and an assistant clinical professor at a prestigious university in Maryland.

    Assistant Clinical Professor, A Premier University in MD

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

    Owings Mills,

    Maryland

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

    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

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $250/hr

    This highly-qualified acute care nurse has more than 15 years of experience in her field, specializing in cardiac surgery and pulmonary transplant in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She earned her ASN from Anne Arundel Community College, her BSN from the College of Notre Dame, and her MSN and DNP in acute care nursing from the University of Maryland. This expert is a licensed registered nurse practitioner and holds an additional certification in acute care nursing. She is active in her field as a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Society of Transplantation. She began her career as a clinical nurse intern on the medical/surgical unit at Johns Hopkins. She then served as a registered nurse in the coronary care ICU at Baltimore Washington Medical Center before serving as an acute care nurse practitioner in the cardiac surgery ICU and telemetry step-down units at the University of Maryland Medical Center. She is currently a senior acute care nurse practitioner in the pulmonary transplant unit at a major university-affiliated medical center in Maryland, where she also serves on the adjunct faculty.

    Senior Acute Care NP, A University-Affiliated Hospital in MD

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Maryland

    Linthicum Heights,

    Maryland

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  • Review Fee $550/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr
    Court Fee $950/hr

    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

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    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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