Medical Toxicology Expert Witnesses in Rhode Island

This expert is an emergency physician in practice for 30 years, 18 of which he reviewed claims for all classes of medical payers including Blue Cross plans, major indemnity insurers, and Medicaid. One of his specialties is cost containment and recovery of overpayments, and he has designed and implemented major claims audits systems. He earned his MD at the University of Chicago and has held emergency medicine and medical directorship positions for many years. He currently serves as the president of a private medical consulting firm, in addition to his role as attending emergency physician and clinical professor at a major university medical center.

This licensed paramedic has over 37 years of EMS experience with 22 years in an administrative capacity. In addition, he has a plethora of certifications including EMS instructor, OSHA compliance instructor, and Emergency Vehicle Operator Instructor (EVOC). Finally, he has held several extremely prestigious EMS related positions including the Director of Emergency Management for Portland, CT before opening his own EMS training firm.

This expert holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Pathology, a Masters degree ion Environmental Health and Radiation Health Physics and a Bachelors degree in Biology. He worked for several years in academic research related to pulmonary injury and disease and pulmonary carcinogenesis. He also worked a the director of an environmental testing laboratory. In addition, this expert worked as an industrial Hygienist and as the Director of Safety at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. For the past 15 years he has been an independent consultant in Environmental Health, Safety and Toxicology. He advises attorneys and testifies in legal matters. This expert has written several publications and books on both scientific pulmonary research and on Healthcare Safety and Regulatory Compliance. he continues to write and lecture on topics related to healthcare safety, general safety and OSHA compliance.

This highly experienced, board-certified academic emergency medicine physician practices in an urban emergency department where approximately 15% of his case load is pediatric. He has held various academic appointments including assistant professor of emergency medicine at a prestigious medical school. His extensive research history includes a pediatric screening project with successful grant applications. He has lectured extensively throughout his career and teaches, amounting to approximately 1300 hours per year, post-doctural students in various subjects such as pediatric emergency medicine, surgery, gynecology and psychiatry. He is currently a medical director of a defibrillation program in addition to his current hospital appointment.

This expert is certified in: CEM* Certified Emergency Manager by International Association of Emergency Managers. CPP* Certified Protection Professional by ASIS International (American Society for Industrial Security). CHS-V* Certified, Homeland Security-Level 5 by American Board/Certified Homeland Security. CBCP* Certified Business Continuity Professional by Disaster Recovery Institute International. CSI-ML: Certified Safety Instructor-Master Level by World Safety Organization. HSEEP* Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program: Trained 24-Hour Practitioner by FEMA. CNTA: Certified in National Threat Analyst by American Board/Certified Homeland Security. IAC: Intelligence Analyst Certified by American Board of Intelligence Analysts. MOAB* Managing Violent & Aggressive Behavior Certified Trainer by MOAB International. CHSP* Certified Healthcare Safety Professional by Board of Certified Hazard Control Management. CHEP* Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional by Board of Certified Hazard Control Management. CSHM* Certified Safety & Health Manager by Institute for Safety and Health Management. CESCO: Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer by National Registry of Environmental Professionals. CHCM* Certified Hazard Control Manager by Board of Certified Hazard Control Management. CFC* Certified Forensic Consultant by American College of Forensic Examiners International. CIPS* Certified Infrastructure Protection Specialist by National Registry of Environmental Professionals. CSSM* Certified in Security Supervision and Management by International Foundation of Protection Officers. CSC: Certified Security Consultant by International Association of Professional Security Consultants. CAS: Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist by Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board. TFCT3: Trained Field Controller, TOPOFF 3 by DHS. CERT: Community Emergency Response Team by FEMA. CHSEMR: Certified Homeland Security Emergency Medical Response by American Board/Certified Homeland Security. CMC* Certified Management Consultant by Institute of Management Consultants. *Board Certification

This expert has over a decade of experience as a physician assistant in the field of emergency medicine. He earned his BS from Gordon College and his MPA from Northeastern University. He is a certified physician assistant and a member of the Society of Emergency Medicine of Physician Assistants. He previously served as a physician assistant at Melrose-Wakefield Emergency Department, as an adjunct faculty member in the Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program, and as an adjunct faculty member in the kinesiology department at Gordon College. This expert is currently a physician assistant in the emergency department at a community hospital and prominent hospital in Massachusetts, a chief advanced practice clinician in the emergency department at two hospitals, and a member of adjunct faculty a private university.