Medical Toxicology Expert Witnesses in California

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Medical toxicology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including emergency medicine, pharmacology, occupational health, and forensic medicine. Some of the most common specialties include poison exposure, drug overdose, adverse drug reactions, environmental toxins, and chemical exposure. They can opine on the effects of acute and chronic toxicity, standard of care in toxic exposures, causation, and long term health impacts.

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Average Medical Toxicology Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$500/hr

Review Fee

$575/hr

Deposition Fee

$575/hr

Court Fee

Medical Toxicology Experts in California

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

    This expert is a member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, California Council of EMS Educators, California Fire Chiefs, California EMS Educator/QI Group, and National Association of EMS Educators. He is currently the President and Education Program Director of a private EMT training center. He has 26 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services and 20+ years as an Educator. This expert also has extensive expert witness experience.

    Field Paramedic, An Emergency Medical Care Company in CA

    Master of Science (MS), University of Maryland

    Simi Valley,

    California

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  • Review Fee $150/hr
    Deposition Fee $150/hr
    Court Fee $150/hr

    This expert has over 13 years of experience as a Physician Assistant. His expertise consists of Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Infusion Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Urgent Care. He currently serves as a Physician Assistant for the Bone Marrow Transplant team at a major university medical center.

    Physician Assistant, A laboratory and biotechnology company in CA

    Master of Health Science (MHS), Quinnipiac University

    Candia,

    California

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  • Review Fee $275/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This highly qualified expert has 44+ years of experience in Structural and Wildland Firefighting, Emergency and Disaster Response, which includes from basic hand crew work and entry level firefighter, up to and including being Incident Commander on thousands of emergency incidents. For the past 37 years he has been an instructor and an educational designer, developing and instructing courses in all types of Firefighting, Incident Command, and Emergency Response. He currently holds the title of Part Time Battalion Chief where he responds to major wildland fires and other all hazard incidents throughout the United States. Although partially retired now, he was a Battalion Chief with the Orange County Fire Authority where he was a manager of field Battalion consisting of 9 fire stations, 35 career firefighters including 13 captains, 13 fire engines, 3 ladder trucks, 4 medic units, 1 air unit, and 1 water tender. Notable accomplishments include but are not limited to being selected as Operations Section Chief on the Incident Management Team for 2002 Salt Lake Olympics for month of February 2002, in Park City Utah. He has been the Commander in charge of running various teams when responding to disasters and emergency incidents and knows how to develop the incident management processes on-site to manage the emergency and ensure his team's safety and that of everyone present at the scene.

    Instructor, Various Fire Instruction Programs

    Associate of Science (AS), San Diego Miramar College

    Mission Viejo,

    California

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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    This qualified emergency medicine physician has practiced in several large healthcare centers throughout the country, and has both published and presented lectures in his field. He is residency trained, board certified in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine and practicing since 1984 to this day. He has a Masters in Public Health, Preventive Medicine, and Toxicology. He has seen hundreds of patients with pelvic fractures and currently works in a Level III Trauma Center in California. He is also a founding member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.

    Consultant and Field Physician, A CA Toxicology Clinic

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), George Washington University School of Medicine

    Miami,

    California

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

    This highly qualified expert earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of California Riverside and his PhD in Comparative Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of California San Francisco. A member of numerous pharmaceutical societies, he is extremely well published, having authored 120+ peer-reviewed papers and 10 books. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of pharmacology at Washington State University and the University of Southern California. This expert currently serves as an Associate Professor at a top university medical center in southern California.

    Professor Emeritus, A University in CA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, San Francisco

    Orinda,

    California

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

    This actively practicing, board certified toxicology specialist has assumed clinical positions in the field of toxicology and has published hundreds of articles and book chapters on the topic. Furthermore, he has also given nationally invited lectures on drug toxicity and is currently a faculty member at a major toxicology private practice.

    Physician, An Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Toxicology Private Practice in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem

    Los Angeles,

    California

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

    This expert is a forensic pathologist with a PhD in chemistry with over 30 years experience. His interests include forensic pathology, toxicology, medical causation, DUI, DUID, industrial accidents, chemical injury, air,auto and marine accidents. He has testified / been deposed over 100 times.

    Forensic Pathologist, A pathology laboratory

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Des Moines University

    Springville,

    California

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  • Review Fee $375/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    This highly qualified environmental toxicologist specializing in mechanisms of action of dioxins and dioxin-like chemicals. After earned his PhD in Toxicology, this expert went on to hold numerous research roles, most notably at UC Davis. He is prominent in literature and as a presenter in the space. Currently, this expert is an Environmental Toxicology Research Scientist at a university in California.

    Professor & Research Scientist, A University in CA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Heinrich-Heine University of Dusseldorf, Germany

    Davis,

    California

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    This highly-qualified expert in emergency medicine received a B.A. and B.S. from the University of California, at Davis. He went on to graduate from the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis Medical School. He completed residency in emergency medicine and fellowship in international emergency medicine at Loma Linda University. He is well-published and currently serves as an assistant professor of emergency medicine at an elite university medical center on the west coast.

    Medical Director, A Medical Evacuation Help Agency

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Washington University in St. Louis

    Lafayette,

    California

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 10 years of experience in emergency, trauma, and ICU specialties. She earned her BA in psychology and her BS in nursing from Dominican University. She then completed her MS in nursing administration at Holy Names University. This expert is certified in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support. She is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association and the American Organization of Nurse Executives. She formerly was a staff and charge nurse at emergency, trauma, and ICUs throughout California and Hawaii. Currently, she serves as the director of nursing, emergency, and trauma services at an adult level one trauma center in California.

    Registered Nurse and Case Manager, A home health and hospice company in CA

    Master of Science (MS), Holy Names University

    Richmond,

    California

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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    This qualified emergency medicine expert earned his BS in biology from California Polytechnic State University and his MD from University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He then completed an internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital and a residency in emergency medicine at UCSD Medical Center. Previously, he served as an attending physician in the emergency department at Scripps Memorial Hospital and as the chief of the department of emergency medicine at Sharp Memorial Hospital. This expert currently is an emergency physician for the largest emergency and trauma center in San Diego County.

    Education Director, A Hospital in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Diego

    Alpine,

    California

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  • Review Fee $125/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This qualified clinical toxicology expert has eleven years of experience in the toxicology and chemistry fields. He earned his BS in medical technology from Central Michigan University and is certified as a medical laboratory scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. This expert has been published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology and is a licensed clinical laboratory scientist by the California Department of Public Health. He formerly served as a clinical laboratory scientist at University of California Irvine Medical Center. Currently, he is a technical supervisor of chemistry and toxicology at an innovative medical technology company.

    Yorba Linda,

    California

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr
    Court Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified emergency medicine expert has over 25 years of experience in his field. He completed his BS in biology from the University of California at Irvine and his MD from the University of California at San Francisco. After finishing his internship at Highland Hospital, this expert went on to complete his emergency medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati. He is boarded by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and holds additional certifications in advanced cardiopulmonary life support and pediatric advanced life support. He is a member of various professional organizations, including the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Formerly, this expert has served as the chief medical officer at PPI, as a physician consultant at Eclipsys, as a staff physician at The Permanente Medical Group, and as an adjunct clinical professor at the University of California at Davis medical school. Currently, he is a physician for a CA sheriff's department, the chief medical officer at a healthcare staffing agency, a staff emergency medicine physician at a CA health center and a self-employed consultant.

    Staff Emergency Medicine Physician, A health center in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California at San Francisco

    Rancho Cordova,

    California

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr
    Court Fee $800/hr

    This qualified expert has 8 years of experience in medical toxicology. He received his BS in microbiology from the University of California San Diego before pursuing his MPH at the Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health. He then earned his MD from the University of Toledo. Following medical school, he completed an internal medicine internship and an emergency medicine residency at George Washington University. He then subsequently completed a fellowship in medical toxicology at the University of California San Francisco. This expert is board-certified in emergency medicine, subspecializing in medical toxicology. He is active in his field as a member of the American College of Medical Toxicologists and the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is also involved in research, having authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and presented several posters. His former positions include emergency medicine physician at Eden Medical Center and assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Currently, this expert serves as an assistant professor of clinical pharmacology at a major California medical school, the assistant medical director for the state poison control system, and an emergency medicine physician for a California medical center.

    Emergency Medicine Physician, A Medical Center in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Toledo

    San Francisco,

    California

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr

    This expert is board-certified in preventive medicine and specializes in urgent care, occupational medicine, preventive medicine, and osteopathic medicine. She received her BA in English literature at the University of Pittsburgh and subsequently completed a formal post-baccalaureate program at San Francisco State University. She earned her DO from Lake Erie College of Osteopathy, followed by the completion of an internship at NYP-Columbia University and an integrative medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona. This expert also earned her MPH in health policy and leadership and completed a preventive medicine residency at UCLA. She is active in her field as a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Preventive Medicine. She has formerly served as a staff physician for Concentra and the medical director of US Healthworks. Currently, this expert serves as a staff physician at a medical center and locums provider for a healthcare startup in CA.

    Locums Provider, A healthcare startup in CA

    Master of Public Health (MPH), University of California Los Angeles

    Manhattan Beach,

    California

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What Can a Medical Toxicology Expert Witness Opine On?

Poisoning Assessment

Evaluating patients for toxic substance exposure.

Activated Charcoal Administration

Administering charcoal to absorb toxins.

Antidote Administration

Providing specific antidotes for poisonings.

Gastric Lavage

Flushing the stomach to remove toxins.

Supportive Care

Managing symptoms and stabilizing patients.

Toxicology Screening

Testing for drugs and toxins in patients.

FAQs for Medical Toxicology Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a medical toxicology expert witness?

A medical toxicology expert witness is a physician specialist who evaluates poisoning, drug, and chemical exposure cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering toxicology opinions, and testifying to clarify complex medical issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a medical toxicology expert witness?

Medical toxicology expert witnesses handle cases involving poisoning, overdose, drug interactions, toxic exposures, environmental toxins, occupational chemicals, and product liability.

How can a medical toxicology expert witness strengthen causation analysis?

A medical toxicology expert witness strengthens causation analysis by linking exposure levels, timing, and clinical findings to toxicology evidence to support or refute alleged harm.

What specific credentials should a medical toxicology expert witness possess?

A medical toxicology expert witness should be a board-certified medical toxicologist with an MD/DO, clinical experience, academic or research background, and prior legal testimony experience.

How does a medical toxicology expert witness evaluate toxic exposure timelines?

A medical toxicology expert witness evaluates toxic exposure timelines by correlating dose, duration, and symptom onset with medical records, lab data, and toxicology literature.

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