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This highly qualified, double fellowship trained expert is highly active in both a clinical and academic setting. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and two fellowships, one in cardiothoracic surgery and one in pediatric cardiac surgery, at Indiana University and Emory university respectively. In his current clinical position, he is responsible for cardiac surgical patients in the CICU, the cardiac stepdown unit, and operating rooms. In addition, he instructs cardiology fellows, cardiothoracic surgery fellows, nurses, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students, perfusionists, and other physicians in training. He is in the operating room 6-8 hours daily, 4 days a week. This expert has over 100 abstracts and publications on the varying treatments of a range of heart diseases and defects that are frequently featured in respected medical journals.
Associate Professor, A Georgia University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Atlanta,
Georgia
This double board certified, distinguished Professor of Thoracic Surgery is Fellow of both the American College of Surgery and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of multiple professionals societies including the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery. This expert serves as a reviewer for multiple medical publications such as the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He also sits on the scientific Editorial Board for the journal Thoracic Cancer and has published 35 peer-reviewed journal articles. He has received countless honors throughout his career and has been named on numerous Top Doctor lists. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.
Professor of Surgery, A Tennessee Based University
Master of Arts (MA), Brandeis University
Tennessee
This highly qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery expert expert received his medical degree from Baylor College. He went on to Residency and Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the highly regarded New York University Medical Center. He is double board certified in both General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of numerous prestigious professional societies including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. This expert has one many awards throughout his career and is frequently listed on Top Doctors lists. He has authored a book chapter on thoracic surgery and has published 14 peer-reviewed journal articles. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker throughout the country. He is a former Assistant Professor of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and is currently an Assistant Professor at a top ten medical school.
Assistant Professor, A Top-Tier Medical University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Baylor College of Medicine
Atlanta,
Georgia
This expert has over 30 years of experience as a perfusionist. He earned his BA in general science, zoology, chemistry, and physics from the University of Iowa and his BS in perfusion technology from the University of Texas-Houston. He is board certified in cardiovascular perfusion. He is active in his field as a member of the American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion and the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology. This expert is also highly involved in research, having presented numerous scientific presentations and lectures and authored scientific articles and several perfusion clinical and quality improvement policies and procedures. He previously served as a clinical perfusionist for California Heart-Lung Perfusion and Psicor, the director and chief perfusionist of adult and pediatric perfusion at USC, and as the chief of pediatric perfusion at both Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego and Vanderbilt University. This expert is currently a pediatric perfusionist at a children's hospital in Ohio.
Pediatric Perfusionist, A Children's Hospital in OH
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Texas-Houston
Villa Hills,
Tennessee
This Tennessee-based expert received his AS in nursing from Motlow State Community College, his BSN from the University of Tennessee, and his MS in family nursing from Austin Peay State University. This expert is a licensed registered nurse and is certified in both ACLS and BLS. Formerly, he served as a registered cardiac telemetry nurse at Saint Thomas West Hospital, a travel nurse at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital, and a registered nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Saint Thomas West Hospital. He currently serves as a family nurse practitioner in the electrophysiology and cardiology unit at a hospital in Tennessee.
Family Nurse Practitioner, A Hospital in TN
Master of Science (MS), Austin Peay State University
Franklin,
Tennessee
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What Can a Syncope Expert Witness Opine On?
Tilt Table Test
Assess causes of syncope through positioning.
Holter Monitor
24-hour ECG monitoring for arrhythmias.
Electrophysiological Study
Evaluate electrical activity of the heart.
Cardiac Imaging
Visualize heart structure and function.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Track blood pressure changes over time.
Medication Review
Assess current medications for side effects.
FAQs for Syncope Expert Witnesses
What is a syncope expert witness?
A syncope expert witness is a medical specialist who explains fainting causes and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving opinions, testifying, and clarifying complex medical issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a syncope expert witness?
A syncope expert witness supports cases involving fainting-related accidents, misdiagnosis, cardiac or neurological syncope, medication side effects, disability claims, and standard-of-care disputes.
How can a syncope expert witness assess alleged misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis?
A syncope expert witness reviews medical records, tests, timelines, and standards of care to determine if syncope was misdiagnosed or diagnosis was unreasonably delayed.
How does a syncope expert witness evaluate causation in injury or death claims?
A syncope expert witness evaluates causation by linking medical history, test results, and event timing to determine if a syncopal episode directly caused the injury or death.
What training and board certifications should a syncope expert witness possess?
A syncope expert witness should be a board‑certified cardiologist or neurologist with fellowship training in syncope, electrophysiology, or autonomic disorders and extensive clinical experience.
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