Respiratory Failure Expert Witnesses

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Expert witnesses in respiratory failure practice in a variety of fields, including pulmonology, critical care medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and anesthesiology. Some of the most common specialties among these expert witnesses also include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and sleep apnea. They can opine on the effects of smoking, air pollution, occupational hazards, ventilator management, and drug-induced respiratory failure.

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Louis Harold Guernsey Jr, MDView profile

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Dr. Louis Harold Guernsey Jr, MD

Dr. Louis Guernsey Jr. has over 40 years of experience in the fields of Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology. He earned his BA in Social and Behavioral Studies from Johns Hopkins University and his MD from Emory University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Pediatrics at Emory University Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine at the...

Respiratory Therapist Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Respiratory Therapist Expert Witness | California

This expert has earned his BA at the California State University and his Certificate in Respiratory Therapy at California Param & Tech college. Formerly, he was an RCP Manager at Christian Hospital Medical Center. Currently, he is a Respiratory Care Provider and The Clinical Director of Respiratory Therapy at a medical college in California.

Steven Olaf Lestrud, MDView profile

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Dr. Steven Olaf Lestrud, MD

Dr. Steven O. Lestrud has 25 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. He earned his BA from the University of Tennessee and his MD from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina, he went on to complete a fellowship in...

Respiratory Therapist Expert Witness | ArizonaView profile

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Respiratory Therapist Expert Witness | Arizona

This expert in pediatric respiratory therapy has almost two decades of experience in her field. She earned her BS in management from the University of Phoenix and her MSc in education from the University of Wisconsin. This expert is licensed to practice respiratory therapy in Arizona. She is certified by the American Heart Association as a PALS Provider, as an ACLS Provider, and as a BLS...

Respiratory Therapy Expert Witness | MassachusettsView profile

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Respiratory Therapy Expert Witness | Massachusetts

This highly qualified expert has over 10 years of experience working as a respiratory therapist. She earned her AS in respiratory care from North Essex Community College and her BA in healthcare management from Northeastern University. She went on to complete an MS in healthcare administration from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a licensed respiratory care practitioner and a registered...

Respiratory Therapy Expert Witness | GeorgiaView profile

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Respiratory Therapy Expert Witness | Georgia

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 Therapy Expert Witness | MissouriView profile

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Respiratory Therapy Expert Witness | Missouri

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...

Cardiothoracic Radiology, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine Expert Witness | OregonView profile

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Cardiothoracic Radiology, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine Expert Witness | Oregon

This qualified expert has nearly 10 years of experience in internal medicine. She received her BA in rhetoric and molecular/cell biology from UC Berkeley and earned her MD from the University of Chicago. She completed two residencies and two fellowships: an internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a diagnostic radiology residency at Oregon Health and Science University, a pulmonary...

Interventional Pulmonology Expert Witness | WisconsinView profile

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Interventional Pulmonology Expert Witness | Wisconsin

This highly-qualified interventional pulmonology expert specializes in benign and malignant airway disease, including lung nodule management, pulmonary masses, endobronchial valves, endobronchial stents, and bronchoscopy. He earned his BS in biology and political science, as well as his MBA from Union College, before earning his MD from Albany Medical College. He subsequently completed an...

Pathology Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Pathology Expert Witness | Maryland

This board certified expert has been practicing for over 40 years. A former Fellow of the College of American Pathologists, he is currently an Associate Editor for the Atlas of Pathology - Non-Tumor Diagnostic Surgical Pathology, as well as a member of the Editorial Board of both Modern Pathology and Fetal and Pediatric Pathology. Currently, this expert is a Professor in the Department of...

Pulmonary and Forensic Pathology Expert Witness | North CarolinaView profile

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Pulmonary and Forensic Pathology Expert Witness | North Carolina

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...

Pulmonology Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Pulmonology Expert Witness | California

This highly qualified and triple board certified pulmonologist earned his MD at the University of Minnesota. He completed an internship and residency training in internal medicine at the University Colorado, in addition to fellowship training in pulmonology and critical care at the University of California, San Francisco. This expert has received numerous awards for his academic and clinical work...

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Expert Witness | New MexicoView profile

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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Expert Witness | New Mexico

This quadruple board certified doctor completed his postdoctoral fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine as well as Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven. He established the University of New Mexico Occupational and Environmental Lung Clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is board certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care...

Pediatrics and Pulmonology Expert Witness | VirginiaView profile

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Pediatrics and Pulmonology Expert Witness | Virginia

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 and Neonatology Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Pediatric Pulmonology and Neonatology Expert Witness | Illinois

This expert is board certified in pediatrics. Trained at top universities, his commitment to pediatric clinical care began during his internship years. Since then, he has served as the director of a pediatric outpatient clinic, authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on the subject of pediatric care and completed over 20 grant funded pediatrics research projects. Currently serving as ...

Pediatric Pulmonology Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Pediatric Pulmonology Expert Witness | Florida

This highly qualified expert is board certified in pediatrics with a sub-specialty in pediatric pulmonology, He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, and belongs to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Thoracic Society. He has authored more than 150 publications in the pediatric pulmonology field, and has held a number of titles in the space. Currently, this...

Pulmonology and Critical Care Expert Witness | MichiganView profile

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Pulmonology and Critical Care Expert Witness | Michigan

This highly qualified expert is board certified and Fellowship trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine. He is widely published with 150+ journal articles, book chapters, and abstracts and is award winning for his performance as both a clinician and an educator, including 'america's best doctors'. He is an invited lecturer and presenter for professional conferences located all over the...

Internal & Occupational Medicine and Pulmonary Disease Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Internal & Occupational Medicine and Pulmonary Disease Expert Witness | Florida

This expert is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and occupational medicine, with over 40 years of experience in simultaneous clinical and academic roles. He has held numerous prestigious positions including a professorship at the University of Cincinnati. He also formerly served as head of clinical studies at Cincinnati and the Coordinator of Research at the University of...

Pulmonology and Critical Care Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Pulmonology and Critical Care Expert Witness | Florida

This highly qualified and double board certified pulmonologist has advanced training in pulmonary and critical care. Currently, he is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow at the University of Illinois and is board certified in Pulmonary Medicine and Internal Medicine. He completed residency training in internal medicine at George Washington University, a fellowship training in pediatric sleep...

Pulmonology Expert Witness | KentuckyView profile

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Pulmonology Expert Witness | Kentucky

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...

Respiratory Failure Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of a respiratory failure expert witness?

A respiratory failure expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving lung diseases, breathing difficulties, and other related conditions. They can offer insight on standard care, causation, and damages.

In what types of legal cases can a respiratory failure expert witness be beneficial?

These experts are crucial in medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, workers' compensation claims, and product liability cases involving respiratory devices or toxins.

What subspecialties might a respiratory failure expert witness have?

Subspecialties may include pulmonology, critical care medicine, occupational medicine, or pediatric pulmonology. Each offers unique insights depending on the specifics of the case.

How can a respiratory failure expert witness help in a medical malpractice case?

They can review medical records to determine if appropriate care was given, provide testimony on the standard of care for patients with similar conditions, and assess potential harm caused by alleged negligence.

Why is it important to hire an expert witness who specializes in respiratory failure for a product liability case?

An expert in this field can evaluate whether a product (like a respirator or air purifier) functioned correctly or contributed to the plaintiff's condition, providing key evidence for your case.

How does Expert Institute select its Respiratory Failure expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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