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This qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience in nephrology. He received his BS in metallurgical engineering and materials science from Carnegie Mellon University before earning his MD from the University of Colorado. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver and his fellowship in renal diseases and hypertension at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. This expert is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology and hypertension. He began his career as a clinical nephrologist for Colorado Kidney Associates. He then worked as an electronic medical records consultant for companies like Kaiser Permanente before becoming an assistant professor of medicine in the division of renal diseases and hypertension at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He has served in many distinguished roles, including the medical director of the hemodialysis unit at the Denver Veteran's Affairs Medical Center and the chief of nephrology at HealthOne Sky Ridge Medical Center. This expert is also heavily involved in research, having authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters concerning nephrology and electronic medical records. Currently, he serves as the director of information technology for a group nephrology practice and a nephrology service teaching attending physician for a residency program in Colorado.
Director, A Group Nephrology Practice in CO
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Colorado
Highlands Ranch,
Colorado
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What Can a Kidney Expert Witness Opine On?
Kidney Transplant
Surgical replacement of a failing kidney.
Dialysis
Filtering waste from the blood artificially.
Nephrectomy
Surgical removal of a kidney.
Ureteroscopy
Examination and treatment of ureter issues.
Kidney Biopsy
Tissue sampling for diagnostic purposes.
Lithotripsy
Breaking down kidney stones using shock waves.
FAQs for Kidney Expert Witnesses
What is a kidney expert witness?
A kidney expert witness is a nephrology specialist who explains kidney diseases and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex renal issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insight of a kidney expert witness?
A kidney expert witness supports cases involving acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, dialysis errors, transplant disputes, drug toxicity, hypertension, and nephrology malpractice.
How do you evaluate the credentials of a kidney expert witness?
Evaluate a kidney expert witness by reviewing board certification in nephrology, clinical experience, academic work, prior testimony, and case-specific renal expertise.
How can a kidney expert witness assist with standard-of-care analysis?
A kidney expert witness evaluates medical records and treatment decisions to determine if nephrology care met the accepted standard of care in a specific case.
How does a kidney expert witness approach complex causation disputes?
A kidney expert witness approaches complex causation disputes by reviewing records, test results, risk factors, and timelines to link renal injury to specific medical actions or exposures.
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