Neonatology Expert Witnesses in District of Columbia

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Neonatology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including neonatal intensive care, perinatal medicine, and pediatric critical care. Some of the most common specialties include management of premature infants, birth asphyxia, neonatal infections, and respiratory distress. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, improper resuscitation, medication errors, and deviations from neonatal care standards.

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Average Neonatology Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$475/hr

Review Fee

$600/hr

Deposition Fee

$775/hr

Court Fee

Neonatology Experts in District of Columbia

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  • Review Fee $270/hr
    Deposition Fee $275/hr
    Court Fee

    This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of nursing, specializing as a pediatric nurse practitioner. She received her BSN from Georgetown University before earning her MSN in maternal-infant health and PhD in nursing and behavioral pediatrics at The Catholic University of America. She has additionally earned two post-master's certificates: a pediatric nurse practitioner certificate and a family nurse practitioner certificate. This expert is a licensed advanced practice registered nurse and certified as a registered nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and pediatric primary care mental health specialist. She is active in her field as a member of several organizations, including the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She is also highly involved in research, having received numerous grants and authored several scientific articles. She has formerly served as an assistant professor in the pediatric nurse practitioner program and director of the doctor of nursing practice program at The Catholic University of America. Currently, this expert serves as the director of the pediatric nurse practitioner program and as assistant dean for Master's programs and outreach in the school of nursing at a top university in Washington, D.C. She is also the program director for a county health and wellness center program in Maryland.

    Director, A Top University in DC

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The Catholic University of America

    Arlington,

    District of Columbia

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  • Review Fee $700/hr
    Deposition Fee $850/hr
    Court Fee $850/hr

    This highly-qualified expert is a triple board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician with an expertise in pediatric anesthesiology and pediatric acute and chronic pain. She earned her BS in biology and psychology from Loyola University before earning her MD from Rush Medical College. She subsequently completed a pediatrics internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, an anesthesiology residency and a pediatric anesthesiology fellowship at Washington University at St. Louis, and a pain medicine fellowship at Harvard Medical School. This expert is board certified in anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesiology, and pain medicine. She is active in her field as a member of several organizations, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine. She formerly served as a cancer research technical assistant for the Laboratory of Population Genetics at the National Cancer Institute and as an assistant professor in the department of anesthesiology, perioperative, and pain medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Currently, this expert is the director of chronic pain at a university-affiliated hospital in Washington, DC.

    Associate Professor, A University in DC

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Rush Medical College

    Washington,

    District of Columbia

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Related Specialties

What Can a Neonatology Expert Witness Opine On?

Neonatal Resuscitation

Immediate care for newborns in distress.

Umbilical Catheterization

Placement of catheter for IV access.

Phototherapy

Treatment for neonatal jaundice using light.

CPAP Administration

Continuous airway pressure for breathing support.

Exchange Transfusion

Replacement of blood in severe jaundice cases.

Monitoring of Vital Signs

Regular assessment of newborn's health status.

FAQs for Neonatology Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a neonatology expert witness?

A neonatology expert witness is a neonatal specialist who explains standards of care for newborns in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex neonatal issues.

What types of cases can a neonatology expert witness opine on?

A neonatology expert witness opines on birth injuries, NICU care, prematurity, neonatal resuscitation, hypoxia, infection, medication errors, and standard of care in newborns.

How does a neonatology expert witness assess standard of care deviations?

A neonatology expert witness assesses standard of care deviations by comparing clinical decisions and documentation to accepted neonatal guidelines, protocols, and peer practices.

What neonatology expert witness qualifications are most persuasive at trial?

The most persuasive neonatology expert witness qualifications are board certification, extensive NICU experience, active clinical practice, academic roles, and prior testimony in similar cases.

How does a neonatology expert witness evaluate causation in neonatal injury claims?

A neonatology expert witness evaluates causation in neonatal injury claims by reviewing records, timelines, standards of care, and alternative explanations to link actions to the infant’s harm.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting neonatology expert witnesses?

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