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Average Respiratory Therapist Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$450/hr
Review Fee
$600/hr
Deposition Fee
$650/hr
Court Fee
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 Healthcare Instructor. This expert formerly served as an adjunct instructor of primary care at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and as a faculty instructor of primary care at Rutgers University. She previously served as an adjunct instructor of primary care and as a Director of Clinical Education in the Respiratory Care Division at Rutgers University. Prior to her current position, this expert served as a pulmonary rehab staff therapist for the Pulmonary and Critical Specialists of New Jersey. She currently serves as a respiratory care practitioner at a university-affiliated hospital in New Jersey via online teaching, and as a faculty instructor of respiratory therapy at a healthcare education institution in Arizona.
Program Director, A healthcare education institution in AZ
Master of Science (MS), University of Wisconsin, Stout
Goodyear,
Arizona
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 and is a member of the American Thoracic Society. He has authored 70+ articles and serves as an editor and reviewer for a number of peer reviewed journals. Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Pulmonary Consult Service and Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program at a top ranking university as well as an attending pulmonologist at a university affiliated hospital.
Professor, A university in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Minnesota School of Medicine
San Francisco,
California
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 Medicine and Occupational Medicine; a B-reader certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); and a teaching faculty member for the annual National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) spirometry training course held in Albuquerque. He is also a national leader in the field of Occupational Lung Disease within professional organizations like the American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians and on the advisory board of the sixth edition of the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. He is on the teaching faculty at the respected university in New Mexico, for the Pulmonary and Critical care fellowship programs, as well as the Preventive Medicine and Internal Medicine residency program
Medical Staff Physician, A regional medical center in NM
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
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.
Clinical Director, A College in CA
Master of Arts (MA), University of Redlands
Vacaville,
California
This highly qualified expert earned her BS from UC Irvine and MD from Harvard. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at UC San Diego. She is certified in Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine. She is an active member of several medical societies related to her focus in Pulmonary and Critical Care, and has published numerous journal articles and abstracts on the topic. She previously served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pulmonary Critical Care, and now works at a hospital in California as a Pulmonary Critical Care and Interventional Pulmonology Physician.
Pulmonary Critical Care and Interventional Pulmonology Physician Co-Medical Director, A Hospital in California
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School
San Diego,
California
This highly qualified expert is triple-boarded in neurology, sleep medicine, and clinical neurophysiology. He graduated magna cum laude from UCLA, then received his MD with Latin honors from the State University of New York. He went on to complete his neurology residency at NYU where he served as chief resident, and received the Resident Teacher of the Year award. He also completed fellowships in clinical neurophysiology at UCLA Medical Center, and sleep medicine at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. Having had the diversity of medical training along both coasts, this expert is capable of working with diverse patient backgrounds. He is also an active member of the medical community and the greater community.
Staff Neurologist, A neurology service in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine
South Pasadena,
California
This highly qualified pulmonary and critical care expert has over 30 years of experience in his field. He received his BA in biology from the University of Chicago and his MD from New York Medical College. After finishing his internship at Kaiser Hospital and his residency from George Washington University, this expert went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in pulmonology at the University of Illinois Medical Center. He holds board certifications in internal medicine and pulmonary disease. Additionally, this expert is a member of various professional societies and organizations, including the American College of Chest Physicians and the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Formerly, he has held roles as an assistant and associate professor of pulmonary disease at UCI School of Medicine, and as the former director of bronchoscopy there as well. He has also served as a medical consultant at the Grossman Burn Unit in Martin Luther Hospital and as the director of pulmonary rehabilitation there as well. Currently, he serves as the president and medical director of a CA medical research group and the medical director of a CA hospital.
Medical Director, A CA hospital
Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College
California
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What Can a Respiratory Therapist Expert Witness Opine On?
Mechanical Ventilation
Assisting breathing using a ventilator.
Bronchial Hygiene Therapy
Clearing airways of mucus and secretions.
Oxygen Therapy
Providing supplemental oxygen to patients.
Pulmonary Function Testing
Assessing lung function and capacity.
Aerosol Therapy
Delivering medication directly to the lungs.
Patient Education
Teaching patients about respiratory health.
FAQs for Respiratory Therapist Expert Witnesses
What is a respiratory therapist expert witness?
A respiratory therapist expert witness is a licensed respiratory care professional who provides specialized medical insight in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify respiratory care standards and issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a respiratory therapist as an expert witness?
A respiratory-therapist expert witness handles ventilator mismanagement, oxygen-therapy errors, airway emergencies, ICU care, pulmonary rehab, and respiratory malpractice cases.
How should counsel evaluate a respiratory therapist expert witness’s qualifications?
Counsel should evaluate a respiratory therapist expert witness’s qualifications by reviewing licensure, clinical experience, specialty training, certifications, publications, and prior testimony.
How can a respiratory therapist expert witness strengthen causation analysis?
A respiratory therapist expert witness strengthens causation analysis by linking clinical respiratory data, treatment standards, and timing of symptoms directly to the alleged injury.
What documentation can a respiratory therapist expert witness interpret for the court?
A respiratory therapist expert witness can interpret medical records, ventilator logs, ABG results, pulmonary function tests, treatment protocols, and respiratory care documentation for the court.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting respiratory therapist 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.