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This extremely qualified Cardiac Electrophysiology expert received his medical education from some of the most highly regarded institutions in the country. He is triple board certified and fellowship trained in Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society, American College of Cardiology, and American Heart Association. This expert is highly active in the research community with his projects attracting millions of dollars in grants. He has published extensively on the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation and frequently lectures throughout the country as an authority on the subject. This expert has authored over 100 publications and has a long history of serving as an expert in malpractice and civil cases, representing patients, physicians, hospitals, and health care systems.
Attending Physician, A major university-affiliated hospital
Master of Applied Science (MASc), University of California, San Francisco
Palo Alto,
California
This highly qualified expert graduated with Honors and Distinction in Biological Sciences from Stanford University. She completed her medical training at Harvard University and medical residency at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), followed by general cardiology training and advanced training in heart failure, heart transplantation, pulmonary hypertension, and echocardiography at UCSF. She then joined the faculty at UCSF while concomitantly earning a Masters Degree in Clinical Research and Epidemiology. Currently this expert is on the faculty in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at a prestigious California medical university, where she focuses on clinical and translational research in the field of heart transplantation. Since her appointment she has received a Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health as well as research grants from the American Heart Association and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Her research focuses on the evaluation and selection of donors for heart transplantation; the pathogenesis of post-transplant complications, including acute rejection and cardiac allograft vasculopathy; and non-invasive diagnosis of post-transplant complications. She currently serves on an ad hoc committee appointed by the US Department of Health and Human Services that has been charged with improving outcomes in donor management practices. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, and is a peer reviewer for the NIH. Also at her current university, she is the program director of the advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology fellowship.
Assistant Professor of Medicine, A Respected Medical School
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School
Stanford,
California
This highly qualified expert of Cardiology obtained his BS in Physiological Sciences summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles and his MD from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics and his Fellowship in Adult Cardiology from the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Echoardiography, and Cardiology Examination and he is a member of the prestigious American College of Cardiology. He has 15+ Publications and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at a Top Medical School.
Attending Cardiologist, A Top University-Affiliated Medical Center in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Los Angeles,
California
This board certified expert has extensive experience in Thoracic and Cardiac Radiology. He obtained his BA, BS, and MD from Stanford University. Residency and fellowship training were completed at the University of California- San Francisco. The expert sees a wide range of thoracic pathologies including cancer and interstitial lung disease in addition to aortic and cardiac imaging. In his daily practice, he works closely with Pulmonology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology and the ICU services in the management of both inpatients and outpatients. In addition to mentoring, supervising and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, he regularly participates and contributes to Thoracic Tumor Board and Multidisciplinary Chest cases. He is actively involved in research with 120+ original peer reviewed articles and abstracts and he is a reviewer for 10+ radiological journals. Currently, he is an Associate Professor in Residence of Radiology at a university affiliated medical center/ program.
Chair, MRI Safety Committee, University affiliated medical center/program
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Stanford University School of Medicine
San Francisco,
California
This expert has been practicing anesthesiology at a 600 bed hospital in Southern California for nearly a quarter century. A graduate of UC Riverside, he attended medical school at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Illinois and thereafter completed residencies in General Surgery and Anesthesiology at Loma Linda University Medical Center. A diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and an active member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, currently holds the post of Chief of Anesthesia at a major hospital in the Los Angeles area. He has additional experience in drug development of a safer abuse deterrent opioid currently going through the 505(b)2 FDA approval process and medical device development of a safer opioid pill dispenser currently going through the 510K class I FDA approval process.
Chief, A hospital in the Los Angeles area
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Rowland Heights,
California
This expert is a well-experienced pediatric cardiologist who has focused his studies on fetal medicine. He is a member of the American Heart Association, and is the current Medical Director of the Fetal Cardiology Program and the Pediatric Cardiology Clinic at a major medical center.
Medical Director, A Prominent Children's Hospital in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tufts University School of Medicine
Culver City,
California
This expert, a native of Southern California, completed his undergraduate education at Pacific Union College before attending Loma Linda University School of Medicine where he received his MD degree in 2008. He completed an Internal Medicine internship followed by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency and continued his specialization with a Pain Management fellowship, all at Loma Linda. He is double board certified in PM&R and Pain Medicine.
Pain Management Physician, A Private Practice in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Loma Linda University
Loma Linda,
California
This expert earned his BA in integrative biology from the University of California, Berkeley and his MD at the University of Southern California, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine. He then went on to complete three fellowships, one in cardiovascular disease at Houston Methodist, one in interventional cardiology and another in structural heart disease both at Cleveland Medical Center. He is triple board-certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine. He currently is a cardiologist for a cardiology medical group in California.
Cardiologist, A Cardiology Medical Group in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Southern California
Los Angeles,
California
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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.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting syncope expert witnesses?
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