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This expert holds a doctorate degree in toxicology and has been a practicing toxicologist for over 40 years. Board certified by the American Board of Toxicology and a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences, he had published over 35 scientific articles and is a former president of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Society of Toxicology. He spent over 30 years as a Director of Toxicology for two major pharmaceutical companies and currently serves as an independent toxicology consultant.
Consultant in Toxicology and Drug Safety
Doctor of Science (ScD), University of Cincinnati
Blue Bell,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert has been conducting academic studies in toxicology for 30+ years. He completed his postdoctoral and fellowship training at Rochester University. He is a fellow at the American Association for the Advancement of the Sciences and a member of numerous professional associations, including the Academy of Toxicological Sciences, where he serves in the board of directors. He is also the past president of the International Neurotoxicology Association. He has authored approximately 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts and chapters in the area of neurotoxicology and serves on the editorial board of several journals. He is the former director of clinical pharmacology and toxicology at Vanderbilt and the former director of the NIEHS Molecular Toxicology Center. Currently, he is a professor and chair of molecular pharmacology at a major university in New York.
Professor, A Prestigious University in NY
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Rochester
Bronx,
New York
This senior pathologist is Board Certified in neuropathology and anatomic pathology, and trained in forensic pathology. He earned his M.D. and a Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology from the University of Chicago. The expert spent the major part of his career in academia including positions as a professor of pathology and vice chairperson of the department of pharmacological and physiological sciences at the University of Chicago, as the chair of the department of pathology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and as an endowed professor of pathology and neurology at Emory University. he has coauthored over 140 publications and is a member of several relevant medical associations, including the American Association of Investigative Pathology, the American Association of Neuropathologists, and the International Academy of Pathology. Since 2010 this expert practiced forensic pathology in several major metropolitan offices. He has been qualified as an expert and testified in numerous criminal and civil trials. He currently works privately as an expert consultant in anatomic, neuropathology and forensic pathology.
Consultant, Neuropathology, Forensic Pathology, General Pathology, PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Chicago
Columbus,
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in Infectious Diseases. He earned his MD at Columbia University. He went on to complete an Internship and a Residency in Internal Medicine at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He then completed a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at SUNY Health Sciences Center. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He is active in his community at a Fellow in several medical societies, including the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, and a member of several medical associations such as the American Society for Microbiology. This expert has given over 300 lectures, authored over 100 publications, written 6 books, and written 10 book chapters on topics relating to his field. He has held the position of Chief of Infectious Diseases at Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn & Queens and Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, and has also served as the President and CEO of St. Joseph Hospital. He has also held positions as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and SUNY Health Science Center at Stony Brook. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Department of Medicine and a Hospital Epidemiologist at a Major Hospital in New York, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at a Medical School in New York.
Hospital Epidemiologist, A Major Hospital in New York
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Columbia University
Woodmere,
New York
This expert specializes in infection control. He earned his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania and pursued a fellowship focused on diagnostic imaging at the Temple University School of Medicine. For two decades, he worked for a firm manufacturing automated endoscope reprocessors, serving as the Director of R&D and the Chief of Infection Control. He currently owns a consultancy focused on healthcare quality and safety; he is also a prolific writer on these issues.
President, A healthcare quality and safety consultancy in PA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Pennsylvania
Montgomeryville,
Pennsylvania
This expert received her doctorate from the University of Michigan and worked as an environmental toxicologist for Syracuse Research Corporation, where she did quantitative human health risk assessment for the EPA on a variety of substances including solvents, pesticides and metals. As a certified industrial hygienist, certified professional ergonomist and environmental scientist she continues to apply her knowledge to improve occupational and environmental health.
President, An Industrial Hygiene Firm in NY
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Michigan
Manlius,
New York
This highly qualified expert has 40 years of experience in the field of toxicology. He received his BS in biophysics before earning his PhD in toxicology and experimental pathology from Albany Medical College. He has extensive experience in mammalian toxicology, chemical risk assessment, product safety & stewardship, solvent toxicology, PCB toxicology, asbestos toxicology, and industrial chemicals toxicity. He is board certified in toxicology and is a retired member of the Society of Toxicology. He has formerly held a number of roles during his time with Sterling Research Group, including toxicologist of safety studies, group and research leader of comparative toxicology, and assistant research director of toxicology. He then served as a senior toxicologist for General Electric Global Research Center, senior managing scientist for Exponent Engineering and Scientific Consulting, and adjunct associate professor of environmental science at the State University of New York at Albany. Currently, this expert serves as an independent consultant of general toxicology for a private consulting firm in New York.
Independent Consultant, A private consulting firm in NY
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Albany Medical College
New York
This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in emergency medicine. He obtained his BS in biology from Lafayette College, before receiving his MD from the Albany Medical College. He then completed a prestigious residency in emergency medicine at Brown University, where he was named chief resident, and a fellowship in medical toxicology at Denver Health/Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Center. Today, this expert is board-certified in emergency medicine. He is an active member of the American College of Surgeons. He is also active in academia, having published 14 peer-reviewed journal articles and 4 book chapters on topics related to emergency medicine and clinical toxicology. This expert previously served as an assistant clinical instructor of emergency medicine at Brown University, as a clinical instructor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado, and as an attending emergency medicine physician at the Medical Center of the Rockies and at the University of Colorado Hospital. He is currently an attending emergency medicine physician at a top hospital and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at a top medical school in New York.
Attending Physician, A Top Hospital in NY
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College
New York,
New York
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What Can a Medical Legal Expert Witness Opine On?
Medical Record Review
Analyzing patient records for accuracy.
Clinical Evaluation
Assessing medical history and current condition.
Diagnosis Assessment
Evaluating the appropriateness of diagnoses.
Treatment Plan Review
Reviewing treatment recommendations and outcomes.
Standard of Care Analysis
Determining if care met professional standards.
Injury Causation Analysis
Establishing links between injury and negligence.
FAQs for Medical Legal Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a medical legal expert witness?
A medical legal expert witness is a qualified doctor who explains medical facts and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex medical issues.
What case types can a medical-legal expert witness assist with?
A medical-legal expert witness assists with personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, disability claims, elder abuse, and insurance dispute cases.
How can a medical legal expert witness strengthen causation analysis in my case strategy?
A medical legal expert witness strengthens causation analysis by linking medical facts to the alleged event, clarifying mechanisms of injury, and providing credible, court-ready opinions.
What specific medical legal expert witness qualifications should I evaluate before retention?
Evaluate a medical legal expert witness’s board certification, clinical experience, specialty match to the case, prior testimony history, publications, and credibility in court.
How does a medical legal expert witness prepare for deposition testimony in complex matters?
A medical legal expert witness prepares for deposition testimony in complex matters by thoroughly reviewing records, clarifying opinions, and aligning medical findings with legal issues.
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