Pneumonia Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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Pneumonia expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including pulmonology, internal medicine, infectious disease, and critical care. Some of the most common specialties include hospital medicine, emergency medicine, geriatrics, and pediatric pulmonology. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, improper antibiotic therapy, aspiration events, sepsis, standard of care, and causation.

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Average Pneumonia Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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

    This board-certified and fellowship-trained expert has over 15 years of experience as a pathologist. He has presented both nationally and internationally and has authored over 50 publications on the topic of pulmonary pathology. Elected as a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists, he currently serves as a tenured Associate Professor of Pathology and Staff Pathologist at a major university medical center.

    Pathologist, Major University Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Durham,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $550/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr

    This highly qualified and double board certified pulmonologist earned his BA at the University of Rochester and MD at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He complete residency training in pediatrics and fellowship training in pediatric pulmonary medicine at the University of North Carolina. This expert is a member of several professional organizations. He is a former Chair, Section of Pediatric Pulmonology at the American Academy of Pediatrics. This expert is a highly regarded authority in pediatric and pulmonary field. He has received numerous awards throughout his career, has received millions of dollars of research grants, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at pulmonary practices. Currently this expert is the Chief, Division of Pulmonary Medicine and a Professor at a top ranking university, the Director of a major Cystic Fibrosis Center, and a Director of Pediatric Pulmonology at a university affiliated hospital.

    Director, A University-Affiliated Children's Hospital in VA

    Master of Public Health (MPH), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Richmond,

    Virginia

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

    This highly qualified expert is board certified in internal and pulmonary medicine and has been practicing for 39+ years. He completed his internship and residency training in internal medicine at Brookdale Hospital and his fellowship training in pulmonary medicine at both Queens Hospital Center and Brookdale Hospital. He is a fellow at the American College of Chest Physicians, the former president of the International Lung Sounds Association and a member of various other professional organizations, including the American Thoracic Society. He has published 55+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for 29 renowned medical journals. He lectures both nationally and internationally and was listed in Marquis's list of "Who's Who in the World". He is the former Chief of Staff of the VA Medical Center and the former medical director of the Pulmonary Clinic at the University of Kentucky, where he also served as associate chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. Currently, he is a professor of medicine at a major university and a staff physician at a major medical center. He is currently employed half-time practicing outpatient pulmonary medicine at a major university.

    Staff Physician, A Major Medical Center in KY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Puerto Rico

    Lexington,

    Kentucky

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

    This highly qualified expert is 3X board certified in pulmonary, critical care, and interventional pulmonary medicine. He completed 2 Fellowships in interventional pulmonology and pulmonary and critical care medicine, and earned his M.D. from University of North Carolina. He holds membership with numerous professional associations, and is extensively published with 35+ peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts. He has won numerous awards including 'best doctors in Virginia' and 'best doctors in America' for multiple years, and is an invited lecturer and presenter across the country. Expertise includes general pulmonary and critical care and interventional pulmonology procedures.

    Vice-Chair, A Major VA University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of North Carolina

    Richmond,

    Virginia

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

    This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep disorders medicine. He earned his MBBS from the University of Nairobi in Kenya before moving to the United States to complete his residency in internal medicine at Northwestern University and two fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine: one in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep disorders medicine and the other in lung transplant medicine. This expert is triple board-certified in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and pulmonary disease. He has formerly served as the co-medical director of respiratory therapy at National Park Community College, the co-medical director of the ICU at Mercy Hospital, the attending physician for pulmonary, critical care, and sleep disorders at Mercy Clinic, the medical director at CHI St. Vincent Sleep Disorders Center, and the chief of staff at CHI St. Vincent Hospital. This expert currently serves as the attending physician of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep disorders at an Arkansas hospital.

    Attending Physician, An AR hospital

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Nairobi, Kenya

    Hot Springs,

    Arkansas

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  • Review Fee $450/hr

    This expert is located in Georgia and has nearly 15 years of experience as a registered respiratory therapist. She earned her BS in respiratory therapy and her MPH both at Georgia State University. She later attended Mercer University in Atlanta to complete her MBA in accounting. She is very active in her field as a member of multiple professional societies including the Georgia Society of Respiratory Care, the American Association for Respiratory Care, and the California Society for Respiratory Care. In addition, this expert participated in a poster presentation at the International Respiratory Congress. This expert has held many roles throughout her career including clinical improvement advisor and charge respiratory therapist at Shepherd Center Hospital, respiratory therapy instructor at America Career College, and assistant manager of respiratory care at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She was also the system respiratory educator at WellStar Health System. Currently, this expert is a consultant and a member of the advisory board for a biotech company as well as the patient safety coordinator for a health system in Georgia.

    Patient Safety Coordinator, A Health System in GA

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Mercer University- Atlanta

    Georgia

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $459/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience as a respiratory therapist. She has experience with pulmonary disease management, tracheostomy care And management, arterial blood gases, teaching and training patients with new diagnosis, and home ventilation devices such as CPAP, BIPAP, and ventilators. She earned her AAS in respiratory care therapy from Sanford-Brown College, is a registered respiratory therapist, and certified as a neonatal resuscitation provider and a basic life support instructor. She began her career serving as a registered medical assistant to various physicians, internists, surgeons, and pediatricians. She then served as a registered respiratory therapist for SSM Health in the emergency and trauma departments, cardiac intensive care, and the NICU. Currently, this expert is a registered respiratory therapist at a children's hospital for children, where she works on pre-op and post-op treatment for orthopedic surgery, pulmonary function testing, and education for patients and parents on lung deformities. Additionally, she works as a registered respiratory therapist for a major hospital system in Missouri, where she works on the pulmonary care management and CODE teams.

    Registered Respiratory Therapist, A healthcare staffing platform

    Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Sanford-Brown College

    Missouri

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What Can a Pneumonia Expert Witness Opine On?

Chest X-ray

Imaging to assess lung infection.

Sputum Culture

Testing mucus for pathogens.

Blood Tests

Analyzing blood for infection markers.

Bronchoscopy

Direct visualization of airways.

Antibiotic Therapy

Medication to treat bacterial pneumonia.

Vaccination

Preventive shots against pneumonia.

FAQs for Pneumonia Expert Witnesses

What is a pneumonia expert witness?

A pneumonia expert witness is a medical specialist who explains pneumonia diagnosis, treatment, and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving opinions, testifying in court, and clarifying complex medical issues.

In what cases may a pneumonia expert witness be required?

A pneumonia expert witness is required in medical malpractice, misdiagnosis, hospital-acquired infection, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, and occupational exposure cases.

What qualifications should a pneumonia expert witness possess for federal litigation?

A pneumonia expert witness in federal litigation should be a board‑certified pulmonologist or infectious disease physician with clinical, research, and prior testimony experience on pneumonia cases.

How can a pneumonia expert witness evaluate standard of care in hospital-acquired cases?

A pneumonia expert witness evaluates standard of care in hospital-acquired cases by reviewing records, guidelines, diagnostics, treatment timing, and infection-control practices.

What role does a pneumonia expert witness play in causation analysis for respiratory injury claims?

A pneumonia expert witness evaluates medical records and clinical evidence to determine if pneumonia directly caused or contributed to the claimant’s respiratory injury.

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

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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