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Respiratory Therapist Expert Witnesses

Our respiratory expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, sleep medicine, and occupational medicine. Some of the most common respiratory expert witness specialties also include asthma, COPD, and respiratory therapy. They have opined on the effects of air pollution, occupational lung disease, smoking-related illnesses, lung cancer, sleep apnea, and ventilator-associated complications.

Common procedures performed by respiratory specialists include:

  • Spirometry
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Polysomnography
  • Arterial blood gas analysis

Example cases an attorney might need a respiratory expert witness for:

  • A lawsuit related to a worker’s compensation claim for occupational lung disease
  • A medical malpractice case related to a missed diagnosis of lung cancer
  • A personal injury case related to respiratory damage caused by air pollution

Expert Institute can help an attorney find the perfect respiratory expert witness for their case with our extensive network of experienced and knowledgeable specialists.

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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.

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...

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences Expert Witness | New York

This board certified expert has been practicing respiratory care for over 35 years. A Clinical Assistant Professor at a major university, he is also the Chair of the Division of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences as well as the Director of the Respiratory Care program at the same institution. He is a member of multiple respiratory care professional organizations, including the Lambda Beta...

Michael Thomas Sheahan, EdD, MHA, RCP, RRTView profile

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Dr. Michael Thomas Sheahan, EdD, MHA, RCP, RRT

Dr. Michael T. Sheahan has over 26 years of experience in the field of Respiratory Therapy and Care. He earned his AAS from California Paramedical and Technical College, his BS and MHA in Healthcare Management from Bellevue University, and his Ed.D. from Capella University. Today, this expert is board certified as a Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist and as a Registered Respiratory Therapist....

Respiratory Therapist Expert Witness Case Studies

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    Failure to Timely Diagnose and Treat Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Leads to Severe Complications and Brain Death

    January 24, 2022

    This case involves a 53-year-old female who presented to the ED complaining of a 3-4 days history of multiple episodes of daily, non-bilious,...

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    Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection Leads to Perforated Colon, Sepsis and Death

    January 10, 2022

    This case involves a male who underwent a procedure to remove a soft tissue sarcoma from the retroperitoneal region. The procedure was noted to be a...

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    Patient Dies After COPD Medications are Withheld

    January 9, 2017

    This case involves a patient that had a below the knee amputation which was uneventful during surgery. The patient suffered from COPD and was taking...

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    Hospital Fails to Follow ICU Procedures and Causes Brain Death to Patient

    January 24, 2022

    This case involves a patient who was admitted to the hospital for pneumonia in her right lung. The patient’s condition deteriorated and she was later...

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    Nursing home expert witness advises on a case of medical malpractice involving a vulnerable resident

    January 10, 2022

    A nursing home expert witness advises on a case involving an eighty-year-old male patient who was admitted to a residential care home as an...

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    Leading Anesthesthesiology Experts Discuss Anoxic Brain Injury After Surgery

    January 24, 2022

    This case involves a male patient in his thirties who underwent a surgical procedure to correct a herniated disk in his neck in a Pennsylvania...

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