Medical Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

With nearly 30 years of experience in emergency, family medicine and urgent care, this expert has a broad scope of practice. He is a full time clinician, but is also an experienced expert witness. In addition to a broad range of medical legal expertise, he has done hundreds of chart reviews for public defenders and private attorneys for criminal defense. He had numerous leadership positions in professional organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Emergency Physicians. Currently, he is a full time emergency physician at a regional hospital and an assistant clinical professor at an academic center.

This fellowship trained, board certified expert earned his BA from Johns Hopkins and his MD from Drexel University School of Medicine. He completed both a residency and fellowship in Anesthesiology at Thomas Jefferson University. This expert is boarded in both anesthesiology as well as pain management. Formerly, this expert served as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Drexel University and as the Chief of Anesthesiology at Northeastern Hospital. He remains engaged in his field as member of multiple societies, including The American Academy of Anesthesiology and The American Academy of Pain Management. Currently, this expert serves as a pain management physician in a successful private practice.

This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in allergy and immunology medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin, and completed both an internship and residency in general medicine at The University of Pennsylvania. He then completed two fellowships, one in Allergy and Immunology and one in Nephrology and Immunology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital of Harvard University, respectively. He is board certified in both internal medicine and allergy and immunology. His research, which amounts to over 100 original papers and 200 abstracts, editorials, and reviews is widely published, appearing in multiple journals including the Journal of Immunology, Journal of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. He is Director of Allergy and Immunology, Lead Clinical Physician, Senior Scholar in Epidemiology, Professor of Medicine and Neurology at a university's medical center.

This highly qualified board certified expert has been in clinical practice for over 20 years. Fellowship training was completed at the University of Pittsburgh. He is actively involved in research and education: to date, he has authored over 280 original peer reviewed articles/ abstracts, 8 book chapters, and lectured at more than 75 conferences and symposia. The expert serves as a reviewer and editor for numerous medical and surgical journals. He is also a member of countless committees and organizations dedicated to the improvement of surgical outcomes in transplant patients. The expert is well recognized locally and internationally for his contributions to the field. Currently, he holds a large number of leadership/ administrative positions such as the Director of the Division of Transplantation, Surgical Director of a cancer center, and the Director of a university affiliated transplant institute. In addition, he is a Professor of Surgery at two highly regarded university affiliated medical centers and an Attending Surgeon at two major medical centers.

This highly qualified, triple board certified doctor completed his MD at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and then went on to complete a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. He has published more than 120 publications. He is a former Associate Professor of Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and a former Associate Attending Physician at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He recently retired from a major university where he was Professor of Medical Oncology and the inaugural Director of the Division of Hematological Malignancies and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.

This highly qualified, board certified expert earned his Bachelor's and medical degree from Tufts University. This was followed by an internship and residency in general surgery at the Philadelphia General Hospital. Right after he completed his formal medical education, this expert served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Jackson. This expert is a member of numerous medical societies and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of medicine. This expert has authored 6 peer reviewed papers and 2 abstracts. This expert previously held numerous positions at various Ivy League University hospital centers, which include attending surgeon, clinical instructor, director of student surgery, clinical instructor, clinical assistant professor, and coordinator of student affairs. This expert currently holds numerous positions at an Ivy League University hospital center, which include clinical professor of surgery, clinical improvement committee, and sits on the board of directors.

This expert, triple-board certified in Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatology and Pediatrics, earned her MD from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, where she served as pediatric chief resident. She also completed a Dermatology residency, Dermatology chief residency and Pediatric Dermatology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, and the Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology. In addition to her academic work, she serves as the Chief of Pediatric Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery at a prominent Pennsylvania medical center.

This board certified psychiatrist offers psychotherapy, medication management, and clinical consultation to patients in Central Pennsylvania, including members of the Bucknell University and Susquehanna University communities as well as remotely via telepsychiatry to any resident of Pennsylvania and California. She completed her undergraduate education at Haverford College, where she focused on Cellular and Molecular Biology, and pursued her MD at the Temple University School of Medicine. She completed a postgraduate internship at the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency in Psychiatry at the University of California at San Diego. In additional to her clinical practice, she has extensive experience in scientific writing, having served as an editor for several scholarly publications. She is experienced in psychological evaluations for court document submissions as well as expert testimony.

This board certified family medicine specialist has remained in active practice for over 20 years. He earned a BS and MD from Temple University and has spent the majority of his career in an ER and Urgent Care setting. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and is currently an ER physician at a major healthcare center in Pennsylvania.

This highly trained expert got his anthrpology degree from the University of Michigan, and his medical degree from Mount Sinai. He is board certified in Urology, with a sub-specialty in pediatric urology. He has completed several residencies and fellowships, and is currently an associate professor at a university medical school.

This expert attended Brown University before earning his MD at Stanford University. He completed a residency in General Surgery at Case Western Reserve University and a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Harvard Medical School before his fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He is currently an actively practicing interventional radiologist in Pennsylvania, seeing patients at several local hospitals.

This accomplished expert received his BA in Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his DO at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is board certified in Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, and Pediatric Anesthesiology, and is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He is an active member in the International Anesthesia Research Society and the Medical Director of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States, and the Medical Director of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. This expert is also currently a member of the FDA's Anesthesia and Analgesia Drug Advisory Committee. His research focuses on medication safety, malignant hyperthermia, and many different aspects of pediatric anesthesia safety. Formerly, he was the Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at the University of Rochester, and an attending Anesthesiologist at Strong Memorial Hospital. Currently, he is a professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care and Pediatrics at a prestigious university, as well as an attending anesthesiologist at a children's hospital in Pennsylvania.

This highly qualified expert earned his BA, MS, and MD at Tulane University prior to completing a surgery internship, neurological surgery residency, and special basic-neurosciences fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. He is very active in his field as a member of multiple professional organizations which include the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Pittsburgh Neuroscience Society. His expertise is highlighted by his 30+ combined published journal articles, books/book chapters, and abstracts. He has formerly served as an instructor in neurosurgery at Duke University and as an a director of the Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, this expert is a Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery at a large academic medical institution.

This highly qualified expert earned his BA from New York University and his MD from Jefferson Medical College. After completing his residency at Temple University Hospital, this expert went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at Fox-Chase Cancer Center. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Transfusion Committee, and the Society of Integrative Oncology. He has published 11 journal articles and 1 book. He lectures nationally on topics ranging from breast cancer, genomic/genetics, lifestyle intervention. Formerly he held roles at Elmhurt Hospital/Mount Sinai Medical Center, Abington Hematology/Oncology Associates, and Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center. Currently he is an Assistant Professor at a university in New Jersey and a Medical Oncologist/Hematologist, Director of Practice Development, and Director of Integrative Oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Jersey.

Healthcare consulting and management executive with thirty-six years of progressively responsible experience in assisting community hospitals, multi-hospital systems, academic medical and research centers, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, managed care organizations and large physician entities achieve strategic business objectives. Extensive involvement in complex healthcare-related litigation pertaining to identification of breach of standards of care in the operation of hospitals, nursing homes and ambulatory care environments, negligent hiring, physician credentialing in both hospital and managed care organizations, interpretation of JCAHO standards, hospital and medical staff bylaws, third party billing disputes, administrative and billing compliance, managed care contracting, economic analysis related to enterprise value and fair market value compensation analyses. Consistent proven ability to conceptualize, analyze and implement effective approaches and solutions to enhance strategic position, operational effectiveness and financial results of healthcare organizations. Regional and national consulting experience includes market planning, product line initiatives, operations improvement, business valuations, medical staff development, hospital-physician joint ventures, healthcare system reorganization, group practice formation, third party contract review and negotiation, physician and hospital business office issues.

This family physician oversees the operations of multiple medical centers operated by the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Philadelphia area. Board certified in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine, he spent more than a decade in private practice before entering academic medicine. Former president of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society, he now serves as the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at one of the country's top centers of Osteopathic Medicine.

This highly qualified expert earned both his BS and his MD from K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Center. After completing a Residency in Internal Medicine at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, he went on to complete another Residency in Neurology at Drexel University. He then went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in Neurocritical Care and Neuroanesthesia at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This expert is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Neurology and is certified in the Subspecialty of Neurocritical Care. He has published numerous articles and book chapters and is also a member of multiple medical societies including the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Neurology. Formerly, he served as Assistant Professor of Neurology and Shock Trauma at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Currently, he is a practicing Attending Neurologist at a University Hospital where he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Critical Care. Additionally, he serves as a Course Director and Fellowship Director for a top ranked Medical School.

This board-certified expert in orthopedic surgery specializes in spinal procedures. He earned his MD from Georgetown University following a BA from the University of California Santa Barbara. The expert also holds an MS in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Georgetown University and a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at the Mayo Clinic. The expert formerly served as an orthopedic surgeon in the Mayo Health Care system. He currently serves as a surgical preceptor and instructor for a minimally invasive spine center in Pennsylvania and as a spine surgeon at an area spine center.

This highly qualified, board certified anesthesiologist has over 20 years of experience in his field. He completed his BA at the University of Delaware, his DO at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his MBA in Health Management Services and Administration at Saint Joseph's University. After finishing his traditional osteopathic internship at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, this expert went on to complete his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is a member of various professional societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiology and the American Society of Regional Anesthesiology. He has published 6 abstracts and 4 peer-reviewed papers on topics in his field. Formerly, this expert has held roles as a staff anesthesiologist at Society Hill Anesthesia Consultants PC, as the chairman of anesthesiology at Chestnut Hill Hospital, and as the regional clinical director of North American Partners in Anesthesia. Currently, this experts serves as the senior vice president of clinical services at a regional anesthesia management company.

This expert OBGYN completed her BS and her MD at the University of Pittsburgh. She finished her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, this expert is a certified menopause clinician by the North American Menopause Society. She is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and The North American Menopause Society. This expert has published 6 of her own lectures and was names one of America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists by the Consumers' Research Council of America in 2006 and 2010. Formerly, she ha served as a solo practitioner at her own medical practice, a partner at OB/G Associates Inc. and Corey, Simmonds, Melen LTD., and an attending physician at the Memorial Hospital of Geneva, St. Clair Hospital, and Lake County Hospital Systems. Additionally, she held the role of clinical instructor and practicing clinician at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and an assistant clinical professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

This highly-qualified expert is triple-board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and medical hematology. He received his BA in East Asian studies from Washington University at St. Louis before earning his MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed both an internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Deaconness Medical Center before completing a clinical fellowship in hematology and oncology at Icahn School of Medicine, where he spent one year as the chief fellow. This expert is active in his field as a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. He has formerly served as the chief quality officer of oncology, as well as an assistant professor of oncology, at Montefiore Medical Center. Currently, this expert serves as the quality officer of hematologic malignancies and an assistant professor of medical oncology at a medical school in Pennsylvania.

This expert has over 40 years of clinical experience, with a focus on wound care medicine. He completed his undergraduate work at Fairfield University and received his MD from Albany Medical College. He is board certified in wound medicine and is an active member of his field both clinically and academically. He frequently publishes and presents on topics related to wound care medicine, and is a founding member of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery, where he is currently the President-Elect. Formerly, he served as Medical Director at the Wound Care Institute & Research Center and the Wound Care Center at Lenoir Hospital. Currently, he serves as a board member for a wound care foundation and is the President of a consulting group offering his expertise in wound care to other physicians.

This expert received his MD from the University Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt. He went on to complete his residency in integrated surgery from the University of Connecticut and his fellowship in surgical critical care from the University of Florida. He is fluent in both Arabic and English, and he is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Previously, this expert served as a trauma surgeon and surgical intensivist at Grand Strand Surgical Specialists in South Carolina. He currently works as a trauma surgeon and surgical intensivist as well as an assistant professor of surgery at a medical school and their affiliated medical center in PA.

This board-certified ophthalmologist specializes in orbital and oculofacial plastic surgery, including orbital decompression, face lifting and contouring, and endonasal skull base surgery. He earned his BS in biology from the University of Texas, Arlington and his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He then went on to complete his post-graduate medical training with an internal medicine internship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, an ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and an orbital and oculofacial plastic surgery fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has authored 9 publications and given 16 presentations on topics in his field. He currently holds positions as an attending orbital and oculoplastics surgeon at an eye hospital, an ophthalmologist at a hospital and medical center, and a clinical professor of ophthalmology at a medical school, all located in Pennsylvania.

This accomplished orthopedic surgeon earned his BA from Harpur College and his MD from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed an internship at Rochester Regional Hospital, before completing an orthopedic surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson Hospital. He is currently board certified in orthopedic surgery and remains active in his field as a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. Formerly, this expert served as an associate in orthopedic surgery at the Landsdale Medical Group and was also the chief of orthopedic surgery at the Geisinger-Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Currently, this expert holds positions as an adjunct professor and clinical adjunct faculty at two universities in New York and Pennsylvania and is an attending surgeon at a medical center, an ambulatory surgical center and a regional raceway in Pennsylvania. He also, for the past 20 years, has served as the director of orthopedic surgery at a private practice in Pennsylvania, where he specializes in the care and treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.

This highly qualified expert has 36 years of experience as a practicing gastroenterologist. He received his BA from Antioch College and his MD degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School before completing an internal medicine residency at Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. This expert is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He is active in his field and is a member of multiple gastroenterology societies. He has a research background and has authored several journal articles and has presented at national meetings. He has held academic appointments at several prestigious medical schools including the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Jefferson Medical College. He has received numerous awards during medical school, fellowship and private practice. This expert recently retired from a busy clinical practice and is now working as a consultant.

This highly-qualified laryngology expert has experience with voice and airway disorders, laryngeal and airway trauma, difficult airways, and vocal fold paralysis. She received her BSE in mechanical engineering from the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University and her MSE in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan before earning her MD from Wayne State University. She subsequently completed her residency in otolaryngology with a focus in head and neck surgery at Henry Ford Health System and her fellowship in voice and airway surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. This expert is board-certified in otolaryngology and is active in her field as a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the International Association of Phonosurgeons, and the Triological Society. Formerly, she served as a global product development engineer at General Motors Corporation, an assistant professor of immunology & microbiology at Wayne State University School of Medicine, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Oakland School of Medicine, and a locum tenens otolaryngologist at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as a staff laryngologist at a health network, as well as an assistant professor of surgery in otolaryngology at a university, both in Pennsylvania.

This highly-qualified expert earned his BS from SUNY Binghamton and his MD from Penn State University. He subsequently completed a residency in diagnostic imaging as well as fellowships in both abdominal imaging and emergency radiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. This expert is board-certified in diagnostic radiology and is active in his field, having over 20 publications and presentations. Further, he is a member of the Radiological Society of North America and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. As one of the few radiologists in the country with fellowship training in both emergency radiology and body imaging, this expert is currently practicing at a large academic medical center. He is also an associate professor of radiology at a medical school in Pennsylvania, as well as the associate division chief of emergency and teleradiology at the same institution.

This highly qualified and board certified expert has over 25 years of experience as a gastroenterologist. He received a B.A. in Biology from the prestigious Dartmouth College and a M.D. from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and finished a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the US Naval Hospital. A member of both the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology, he has published and presented extensively on endoscopic procedures. Previously Director of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, he is currently Professor and Chief of Gastroenterology at a major medical university.

This highly qualified and board certified urologist received his BS at Pennsylvania State University and his MD at Temple University School of Medicine. He completed internship in General Surgery, residency training in Urology, and fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Urologic Robotic Oncology at the Henry Ford Hospital. This expert has performed over 50 types of robotic procedures in some of the most complex minimally invasive procedures. He has pioneered multiple novel operations and works closely with industry to advance minimally invasive surgical technology. He authored 40+ publications in peer reviewed journals and serves as a reviewer for many top urologic journals. He is also a member of the professional organizations the American Urology Association and American Association of Clinical Urologists. This expert is currently an Associate Professor of Urology at a top ranking university and the Vice Chief of Robotic Surgery and Director of Minimally Invasive Robotic Urological Oncology at a university affiliated hospital. He currently directs one of the largest robotic surgery training facilities in the world though a joint venture between Intuitive Surgical and his affiliated medical school.

This board certified Gastroeneterology and Hepatology expert completed fellowship training in Gastroenterology and Advanced Hepatology. He is involved in clinical and translational research and has a record of publication, presentation, and funded research. He has authored and co-authored a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals. This expert specializes in general and transplant Hepatology. He currently serves as Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at a major university hospital.

This highly qualified expert has 30 years of experience in the field of geriatric psychiatry. He earned his BS from Muhlenberg College and his MD from Jefferson Medical College. He went on to complete his residency in psychiatry and his fellowship in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry at Johns Hopkins University. He is dual board certified in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry and is an active member of the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry and The Gerontological Society of America. This expert formerly served as an associate professor of psychiatry and as the medical director of geriatric psychiatry at Jefferson Hospital. He also most recently served as the director of geriatric psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University. He currently serves as a professor of psychiatry and as the director of the vision rehabilitation research center at a top medical school in Pennsylvania.

This double board certified expert earned his BA at Johns Hopkins University and his MD at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He completed post-graduate training at the nation's top institutions and has since authored more than 100 publications in the space. He is a fellow of multiple prestigious societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Head & Neck Society. He is currently a professor of otolaryngology at a top university medical center, where he also serves as the residency training program director.