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Physician Assistant Expert Witnesses

Our physician assistant expert witnesses practice in the fields of urgent care, family practice, emergency medicine, occupational medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, gynecology and women’s health, orthopedics, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, oncology, and otolaryngology.

Expert Institute custom recruits experts for cases involving negligent triage, clinical evaluation, postoperative complications, failure to communicate with physicians, electronic health record (EHR) management, HIPPA violations, surgical assistance, prehospital care, airway management, and nursing standards of care. Physician assistant expert witnesses may also be called on to discuss physician assistant supervision/scope of practice or perform independent medical examinations (IMEs).

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness | North CarolinaView profile

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness | North Carolina

This qualified physical medicine and rehabilitation expert earned his BS in biology from the University of North Carolina, his MS in health care administration from Touro International University, and his MD from East Carolina University. He also completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation from East Carolina University. This expert is board certified in physical medicine and...

Hematology and Oncology Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Hematology and Oncology Expert Witness | California

This supremely qualified hematologist/oncologist has remained in active practice for over 30 years and has acquired such high ranking clinical appointments as the Chief of Hematology/Oncology at several prior institutions. He also currently holds a clinical professorship in his field, is an attending physician, as well as a reviewer for major hematology and oncology editorials.

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness | Rhode IslandView profile

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Emergency Medicine Expert Witness | Rhode Island

This expert is a full time board certified emergency medicine physician and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He earned his Bachelors from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from Tufts University. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. This expert is currently an Professor of emergency medicine at an Ivy...

Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Expert Witness | California

This extremely qualified infectious disease specialist has received his education and medical training from among the finest institutions in the country. Over his 30+ years of medical practice in the field of infectious diseases, he has been appointed to high ranking medical directorships of several major infectious disease programs in the west coast. He is also a fellow of the Society of...

Infectious Diseases Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Infectious Diseases Expert Witness | New York

This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 20 years. He completed his Infectious Disease fellowship at Cornell University as well as a research fellowship at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Awarded the honor of Fellow of both the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American College of Physicians, he holds membership in a multitude of other prestigious...

Family Medicine and Primary Care Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Family Medicine and Primary Care Expert Witness | California

This board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency in Family Practice at the University of California, San Francisco prior to completing a fellowship as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar, a highly selective postresidency program where physicians learn to conduct innovative research and work with communities, organizations, practitioners, and...

Gynecology Expert Witness | TennesseeView profile

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Gynecology Expert Witness | Tennessee

This expert is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was trained at the University of Toronto. He is currently actively practicing. He was formerly the associate professor of the highly regarded Duke University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has published extensively on a wide variety of Obstetric and Gynecology topics.

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness | NebraskaView profile

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Emergency Medicine Expert Witness | Nebraska

This expert has been a physician in emergency centers for over 20 years with increasing volume. His current emergency department sees over 50,000 patients per year. He also has Advanced Cardiac, Trauma, and Pediatric Advanced certificates, and is an instructor as well. He has presented often and has publications in the emergency and hyperbaric fields.

George Otieno Onyango, PAView profile

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Mr. George Otieno Onyango, PA

Mr. George Otieno Onyango has over 6 years of experience as a Physician Assistant. He earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain College. Today, this expert is licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of Minnesota. Currently, he serves as a Physician Assistant at Mayo Clinic Hospital.

Derrick Pratte Olzack, CLCP, MMS, PA-CView profile

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Mr. Derrick Pratte Olzack, CLCP, MMS, PA-C

Mr. Derrick P. Olzack has 3 years of experience in Life Care Planning, 6 years of experience as a Physician Assistant, and 12 years of experience as a Paramedic. He earned his BA in Emergency Services Management from Utah Valley University and his MMS from Saint Francis University. Today, this expert is a Certified Life Care Planner through the International Commission on Health Care...

Scott Andrew ClinganView profile

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Mr. Scott Andrew Clingan

This highly qualified expert has nearly two decades of experience as a certified physician assistant, focusing on pain management. He earned his BS in biology from the University of Mount Olive, his MS in physician studies from Wake Forest School of Medicine and his MS in clinical management from George Washington School of Medicine. He is active in his field as a member of the American Academy...

Jacie Touart, PAView profile

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Ms. Jacie Touart, PA

This highly-qualified expert in PA pain management has over 15 years of experience in her field. She earned her BS in health sciences and her MS in physician assistant studies from Duquesne University. She is a certified physician assistant and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Formerly, she held roles as a physician assistant at the Georgia Pain Specialists/Lanier Pain...

Henry H HeardView profile

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Prof. Henry H Heard

This highly qualified expert is a certified physician assistant with four decades of experience. He holds a BS and MS in physician assistant studies from the Medical College of Georgia and the University of Nebraska, respectively, as well as a DHSc from Nova Southeastern University. This expert has been active in his field throughout his career. He has published 8 peer-reviewed journal articles...

Alex Scott CadanView profile

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Mr. Alex Scott Cadan

This highly qualified physician assistant has over 10 years of experience in the field of emergency medicine. He earned his BS in sports management from Keene State College and his PA from St. John's University. He then went on to complete an MS in physician assistant studies from the University of Nebraska. He is a licensed paramedic and physician assistant. Formerly, he was an EMS instructor,...

Joel StoiaView profile

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Mr. Joel Stoia

This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Andrews University and his MS in physician assistant studies from A.T. Still University in Mesa. He is a certified physician assistant with over 20 years of experience. Formerly, he served as an instructor in the physician assistant program at George Washington University and an emergency medicine physician assistant at Johns Hopkins Emergency...

Jessica M FettermanView profile

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Dr. Jessica M Fetterman

This highly-qualified expert in molecular and cellular pathology has extensive experience in research related to tobacco products. She earned her BA in microbiology from Ohio Wesleyan University and her PhD in molecular and cellular pathology from the University of Alabama. She then served as a clinical research associate and an instructor of vascular medicine at Boston University, where she also...

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    Tips for Physicians Conducting Independent Medical Examinations

    Published on - June 1, 2021

    Independent medical examinations (IMEs) are a critical part of any personal injury litigation. As the term suggests, an IME is an exam of the injured...

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    Maryland Plaintiff’s Expert is Invalidated, Costing $1 Million in Damages

    Published on - October 27, 2020

    A Maryland plaintiff was stripped of a medical malpractice damages award of nearly $1 million after her expert witness was disqualified for failing...

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    Academic Surgeon Discusses Medical Malpractice and the Importance of Equitable Jurisprudence

    Published on - January 22, 2014

    When Bad Things Happen to Patients Treated with Good Medicine On May 5, 2001, I returned home from my first Society meeting where as a new member we...

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    Radiation Oncology Expert Witness discusses Medical Malpractice

    Published on - August 27, 2013

    I have been actively engaged in the clinical practice of Radiation Oncology for the last 40 years. Over the last 10 years I have been asked to...

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    Pediatrics Expert Witness discusses Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice Cases

    Published on - August 23, 2013

    In over twenty-five years of consulting as a pediatrics expert witness on issues for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, I have seen well over two...

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  • Infectious Disease Physician Fails to Prevent Pneumonia in HIV Patient

    Infectious Disease Physician Fails to Prevent Pneumonia in HIV Patient

    Published on - July 22, 2013

    This case involved a thirty-five-year-old, HIV positive male who died of pneumocystis pneumonia as a result of failed medical prophylaxis. This man...

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  • Stroke Missed by Primary Care Physician After Automotive Accident

    Stroke Missed by Primary Care Physician After Automotive Accident

    Published on - February 3, 2014

    This case involves a fifty-three-year-old obese male traffic police officer with a history of hypertension. While walking adjacent to the road, the...

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  • Infectious disease expert witness discusses limb amputation due to inadequate sterilization of medical equipment

    Infectious disease expert witness discusses limb amputation due to inadequate sterilization of medical equipment

    Published on - May 14, 2014

    An infectious disease expert witness opines on a case happened in Hawaii where a patient suffers a severe surgical wound infection resulting in lower...

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  • Cardiology Expert Advises on Anticoagulant That Caused Fatal Brain Bleed

    Cardiology Expert Advises on Anticoagulant That Caused Fatal Brain Bleed

    Published on - September 2, 2014

    A cardiology expert advises on a case involving a man in his 60’s was admitted to the hospital after complaining of dyspnea on exertion and bilateral...

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  • Patient Receives Fatally Toxic Treatment For Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

    Patient Receives Fatally Toxic Treatment For Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

    Published on - May 15, 2018

    This case involves a 40-year-old male patient with a history of Crohn’s disease who developed meningitis and was given a spinal tap. The patient...

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  • Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Assesses Damages For Deaf Musician

    Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Assesses Damages For Deaf Musician

    Published on - May 10, 2018

    This case involves a male musician and music teacher who lost his hearing. He presented to the emergency room complaining of dizziness and was sent...

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