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This highly-qualified infectious diseases expert is a recognized expert in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria. He earned his BS in zoology from George Washington University and his MD from Georgetown University before completing an internship and residency in internal medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University and a fellowship in infectious diseases at Stanford University. This expert is board certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases, and is certified in travel health by the International Society of Travel Medicine. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Infectious Disease Society of America, the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and the Emerging Infections Network. This expert spent nearly 25 years working for the CDC in a variety of roles, including as a medical epidemiologist in the global migration and quarantine and tuberculosis elimination divisions, the acting branch chief of the global migration and quarantine division. Most recently, he served as the CDC's domestic malaria unit chief, a position he held for 13 years before his retirement.
Domestic Malaria Unit Chief, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University
Atlanta,
Georgia
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What Can an Infectious Disease and Communicable Disease Expert Witness Opine On?
Vaccination
Administering vaccines to prevent diseases.
Antibiotic therapy
Using antibiotics to treat bacterial infections.
Infection screening
Testing for infectious diseases in patients.
Contact tracing
Identifying and notifying infected individuals' contacts.
Isolation procedures
Separating infected individuals to prevent spread.
Health education
Informing communities about disease prevention.
FAQs for Infectious Disease Expert Witnesses
What is a infectious disease expert witness?
An infectious disease expert witness is a medical specialist who explains infection-related issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying in court.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of an infectious disease expert witness?
Infectious disease expert witnesses handle cases involving hospital infections, sepsis, COVID-19, outbreak tracing, infection control failures, medical malpractice, and standard-of-care disputes.
How can an infectious disease expert witness assist with standard-of-care analysis?
An infectious disease expert witness evaluates medical records and clinical decisions to determine if the infectious disease standard of care was properly followed or breached.
What specific qualifications should an infectious disease expert witness possess?
An infectious disease expert witness should be a board-certified infectious disease physician with clinical experience, academic credentials, and prior medico-legal or testimony experience.
How does an infectious disease expert witness evaluate causation in alleged hospital-acquired infections?
An infectious disease expert witness evaluates causation in alleged hospital-acquired infections by reviewing records, timing, risk factors, microbiology, and infection control practices.
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