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This fellowship trained and board certified otolaryngology specialist is the current medical director of a center specializing in vocal disorders like spasmodic dysphonia. He currently practices in both a clinical and academic capacity, and is a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American College of Surgeons, where he is also a fellow.
Medical Director, A Voice and Swallowing Disorders Specialty Clinic in NY
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Ardsley,
New York
This double board certified neurotologist and medical examiner has over 20 years of experience in some of the most prestigious clinical and academic positions in the country. He was a full professor of neurotology and director of both a research laboratory and the cochlear implant program at the University of California-San Francisco and became the Chairman of OTO-HNS at New York University School of Medicine. He is currently a full professor and vice chair of research at an Ivy League University as well as the director of the neurotology program where he has authored countless peer reviewed journal articles, chapters, and abstracts on the topic of otology & neurotology.
Medical Director, Perioperative Services, An Ivy League Medical School
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan
Scarsdale,
New York
This supremely qualified Otolaryngology expert is Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He served as the Howard W. Smith Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center from 1994 to 2013. He received his medical degree with honors (AOA) from Baylor College of Medicine and trained in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by specialty training in Otolaryngology at Baylor College of Medicine affiliated hospitals. He completed fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgery at the M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. This expert is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, over 25 book chapters and 2 textbooks. He has served as president of several prestigious academic societies, including the Society of University Otolaryngologists and the Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology. He has lectured at over 50 international academic institutions and has served on the editorial boards of several scientific journals, including The Laryngoscope, Head and Neck, and Cancer. He is a lifetime member of the Johns Hopkins University Society of Scholars and has received both the Presidential Citation and the Vice-Presidential Citation of the Triological Society. He has been listed as one of New York City's best doctors for the past 15 years. In addition to his Otolaryngology appointments he is also a Professor of Neurology at a major university medical center.
Program Director, Combined Residency Training Program at Multiple Universities
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Baylor College of Medicine
New York
This highly qualified expert is double board-certified in otolaryngology and plastic and reconstructive surgery. He earned both his BA and MD from the State University of New York Buffalo and subsequently completed two residencies in otolaryngology and plastic and reconstructive surgery, both in New York. Upon completing his training, he began as an attending physician at an ENT specialty hospital and medical center in New York, where he still practices today. With over 30 years of experience, this expert has conducted research and published in his field. He is currently based in New York.
Attending Physician, A medical center in NY
Doctor of Medicine (MD), State University of New York Buffalo
Livingston,
New York
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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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