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This expert has been practicing for over 30 years. He is actively involved in numerous professional societies relevant to his field, and has previously served as Board Member and President of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. He currently maintains active affiliations and privileges at 3 area hospitals. He is also on the editorial board and is an ad hoc reviewer of various medical journals and has won numerous honors and awards, and has been given grants for research in his field. Finally, he has been published over 400 times and has been invited to lecture at conferences and symposia.
Professor, A Top Medical School in OH
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Alabama
Wyoming,
Ohio
This double board certified expert earned his BA at Johns Hopkins University and his MD at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He completed post-graduate training at the nation's top institutions and has since authored more than 100 publications in the space. He is a fellow of multiple prestigious societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Head & Neck Society. He is currently a professor of otolaryngology at a top university medical center, where he also serves as the residency training program director.
Program Director, Top University Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
This supremely qualified, board certified expert boasts an impressive CV. He completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery at the prestigious, John Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a member of countless highly regarded professional societies including the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology, of which, he is in a current high ranking leadership position. He is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Otolaryngology, the American head and Neck Society and the American College of Surgeons. He has won many awards throughout his illustrious career for his outstanding contribution to academia and clinical practice. In recent years he has been named on several 'Top Doctor' lists by various organizations, a reflection of his skills and dedication to his field. He is highly active in the research community. He has won hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for his projects. This expert has published over 175 peer-reviewed journal articles and has authored six books and 24 book chapters. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker throughout the United States and overseas.
Vice President, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Services, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Hershey,
Pennsylvania
This expert received his MD from McMaster University School of Medicine. He specializes in Otolaryngology and is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngologist practicing for over 13 years. Previously he has worked as the attending Otolaryngologist at Caldwell Physician Network. He was the medical owner and director of the Piedmont Vista Ear, Nose, Throat, Allergy and Sleep Associates, a private practice servicing approximately 6,000 patients. The expert currently works as an Otolaryngologist at St. Vincent's Medical group.
Otolaryngologist, A Midwestern Medical Group
Doctor of Medicine (MD), McMaster University
Indianapolis,
Indiana
This highly qualified expert received his BS in biology from Indiana University at Bloomington and his MD from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He then completed his internship in general medicine and a residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University. He has conducted extensive research and published papers on pediatric airway disorders, pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, laryngeal cancer & sinus disease. This expert is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Thyroid Association. Currently, he is a staff surgeon in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at a large Indiana-based healthcare provider.
Staff Surgeon, A Hospital in IN
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Loyola University Chicago
Fishers,
Indiana
This highly-qualified laryngology expert has experience with voice and airway disorders, laryngeal and airway trauma, difficult airways, and vocal fold paralysis. She received her BSE in mechanical engineering from the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University and her MSE in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan before earning her MD from Wayne State University. She subsequently completed her residency in otolaryngology with a focus in head and neck surgery at Henry Ford Health System and her fellowship in voice and airway surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. This expert is board-certified in otolaryngology and is active in her field as a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the International Association of Phonosurgeons, and the Triological Society. Formerly, she served as a global product development engineer at General Motors Corporation, an assistant professor of immunology & microbiology at Wayne State University School of Medicine, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Oakland School of Medicine, and a locum tenens otolaryngologist at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as a staff laryngologist at a health network, as well as an assistant professor of surgery in otolaryngology at a university, both in Pennsylvania.
Assistant Professor, A university in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Wayne State University
Allentown,
Pennsylvania
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What Can a Tracheostomy Expert Witness Opine On?
Tracheostomy Placement
Creating an opening in the trachea.
Tracheostomy Tube Change
Replacing the tube for airway maintenance.
Cuff Inflation/Deflation
Adjusting cuff for ventilation needs.
Tracheostomy Care
Cleaning and maintaining the tracheostomy site.
Suctioning
Clearing secretions from the airway.
Decannulation
Removing the tracheostomy tube safely.
FAQs for Tracheostomy Expert Witnesses
What is a tracheostomy expert witness?
A tracheostomy expert witness is a medical specialist who explains tracheostomy standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving opinions, testifying, and clarifying complex airway issues.
What types of cases may require the expertise of a tracheostomy expert witness?
A tracheostomy expert witness handles cases involving airway management errors, surgical complications, ICU care, ventilator dependence, decannulation issues, and wrongful death claims.
How can a tracheostomy expert witness evaluate standard of care deviations?
A tracheostomy expert witness evaluates standard of care deviations by reviewing records, procedures, monitoring, timing of intervention, and outcomes against accepted clinical guidelines.
What qualifications should a tracheostomy expert witness possess?
A tracheostomy expert witness should be a board-certified physician with extensive tracheostomy experience, current clinical practice, and prior medico-legal or testimonial expertise.
How does a tracheostomy expert witness assess causation in airway injuries?
A tracheostomy expert witness assesses causation in airway injuries by reviewing records, timing, technique, standards of care, and alternative causes to link the procedure to the harm.
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