Healthcare Expert Witnesses in Alabama

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.

This expert has more than a decade of experience in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical marketing. He earned his PhD in pharmacy care administration from the University of Georgia following a BS in pharmacy from Ohio Northern University. The expert is certified in pharmacy-based immunization delivery and is a member of numerous professional societies. He previously served as pharmacist for Rite Aid and as an assistant professor of pharmacy administration at the Georgia Campus School of Pharmacy. The expert currently serves as an associate professor of pharmacy administration at a GA medical school.

This expert has been practicing for approximately 30 years, and is fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Throughout his medical career, he has been appointed to such high ranking medical positions as chief of surgery at an area healthcare center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His current practice includes general adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery, and he is affiliated faculty at thee regional hospitals.

30 years of employment in a community hospital advancing to the executive level as the organizations Chief Nursing Officer. Lead the organization to successful state and JCAHO surveys, knowledge of patient care and medical staff standards. Authored organizational policies and procedures in accordance with best practices. Oversight of 500 FTEs to include nursing and allied support staff for clinical care departments. Provided oversight administration for a long term nursing facility associated with the organization. Participated in CMS surveys. Actively worked with risk management and quality Improvement processes. Knowledge of HR policies and practices to include implementation and enforcement. Developed and implemented the entire operational process for a start up free medical community.

This expert has been teaching and researching ethics and law in healthcare for over 35 years. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy with a concentration in the Philosophy of Law from the University of Virginia, as well as a J.D. from the University of Memphis, where she graduated magna cum laude. After receiving her Ph.D., she served as a Medical Philosopher in the Program in Human Biology and Society at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine prior to becoming an Assistant Professor of Philosophy in Medicine. Currently, this expert is a tenured Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at a major medical university, where she also served as a Professor in the Division of Health Services and Policy Research in the Department of Preventive Medicine. She is Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA's) Task Force on Conflict Resolution in Health Care (Health Law section), while she also Chairs the ABA's Healthcare Committee (Dispute Resolution section). She has published over 160+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including two major books on law in the medical marketplace and the intersection of medical ethics and medicine's economics. She sits on the Editorial Board of "IRB: Ethics and Human Research", the "Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics", "Accountability in Research" (2005 - 2015), while she is also a reviewer for a number of other professional journals, including the "Journal of Clinical Ethics" the "Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law," and various medical journals.