Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witnesses

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Expert witnesses in Child Abuse and Neglect practice in a variety of fields, including social work, psychology, pediatrics, forensic medicine, and education. Some of the most common specialties among these expert witnesses also include child welfare, domestic violence, child custody disputes, trauma counseling, and child protective services. They have provided opinions on the effects of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglectful supervision, and medical neglect.

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Pediatric Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

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Kentucky

This expert has been practicing for over ten years. He is well educated in Pediatric Surgery, and has hospital privileges at three area children's pediatric centers. He has extensive research experience, and has won numerous honors and awards for both his practice and education. He's part of many professional memberships and committees at the national, state, and institutional level. He is also...

Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is the Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, as well as the director of congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery and a Calvin F. Barber Professor of Surgery at his institution. He is board certified in surgery, thoracic surgery and congenital heart surgery specializing in valve repair and reconstruction, neonatal cardiac surgery, hybrid procedures complex...

Pediatric Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

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South Carolina

This triple board certified surgeon, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, earned his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1987. He has completed post graduate training in General Surgery at MUSC. He also obtained additional training in Surgical Critical Care and completed fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery at the prestigious Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,...

Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness

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Michigan

This expert is the head of the Section of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery and the Co-Director of the Congenital Heart Center, at his university. His major clinical interests are in complex congenital heart defect repair. His research interests are in clinical and translational research and are supported by his role as the Co-Founder of the Michigan Congenital Heart Outcomes Research and...

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon obtained his BA in Physiology and Chemistry from The University of Akron, his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his MPH in Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Ohio University affiliated...

Pediatric Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This fellowship trained and board certified pediatric surgeon earned his MD from Boston University School of Medicine, and served as the chief resident at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University. He is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics' Section on Surgery. He has authored more than 30 publications in the realm of pediatric...

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness

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New Jersey

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New York

This board certified expert has been practicing for over 15 years. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Stanford University as well as a research fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles that have appeared in journals such as the "Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery" and...

Pediatric Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

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Maryland

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New York

This double board certified Pediatric Surgery expert received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He went on to complete a residency in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Pediatric General Surgery. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Pediatric Surgery Association, the American College of Surgeons and the Eastern Association for...

Liver and Kidney Pediatric and Adult Transplant Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Liver and Kidney Pediatric and Adult Transplant Surgery Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified board certified expert has been in clinical practice for more than 20 years. Residency ad fellowship training were completed at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, respectively. He is actively involved in research and education: the expert serves on countless medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of...

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

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Rhode Island

This highly qualified board certified expert earned his BA from the University of Pennsylvania (cum laude) and MD from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital. He is a member of several medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of patient outcomes and postgraduate medical education. He has...

Pediatric Plastic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Plastic Surgery Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This qualified expert of Pediatric Plastic Surgery obtained her BA in Biology cum laude from Harvard College and her MD in Medicine from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She completed her internship and Residency in General Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, her Residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and her Fellowship in Craniofacial...

Pediatrics Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatrics Expert Witness

This experienced expert earned her MD from McMaster University, and completed a residency in pediatrics from the same institution. She is currently a member of the Ontario Medical Association, and is a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Professional Association of Interns and Residents in Ontario, as well as the Garrett Distinction Award through the Hamilton Health Sciences...

Pediatric & Adult Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric & Adult Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Expert Witness

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District Columbia

This highly-qualified expert is a triple board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician with an expertise in pediatric anesthesiology and pediatric acute and chronic pain. She earned her BS in biology and psychology from Loyola University before earning her MD from Rush Medical College. She subsequently completed a pediatrics internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, an...

Pediatric Radiology, Neuroradiology, & Neonatal Radiology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Radiology, Neuroradiology, & Neonatal Radiology Expert Witness

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Kansas

This highly qualified expert is a double board-certified diagnostic and pediatric radiologist. She earned her BS from the University of Tennessee and her MD from Meharry Medical College before completing her diagnostic radiology residency training at Wake Forest University and North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Inc, and a fellowship in pediatric radiology at the National Children's Medical Center...

Pediatric Brain Tumors Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Brain Tumors Expert Witness

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Colorado

This qualified expert graduated from Dartmouth College with his AB in neurobiology before earning his MD from New York University. He subsequently completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Colorado and a pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He is board-certified in pediatrics with a sub-specialization in pediatric hematology-oncology. As a pediatrician...

Neonatology and Pediatrics Expert WitnessView profile

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Neonatology and Pediatrics Expert Witness

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Colorado

This highly-qualified expert has over 10 years of experience as a pediatrician specializing in neonatology. He earned both his BS in exercise science and his MD from the University of Nebraska before completing a residency in pediatrics at the University of Florida and a fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at the University of North Carolina. During his fellowship training at the University...

Pediatric Emergency Nursing Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Emergency Nursing Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has been practicing in a clinical setting for over 30 years. She has worked in various hospitals in a wide array of roles that has prepared her for her current position as Director. Currently, she works in an emergency department where about 20% of the patients are pediatric, and the majority of those use the emergency department as a clinic. She has won many awards for her excellence...

Ophthalmology Expert WitnessView profile

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Ophthalmology Expert Witness

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Rhode Island

The expert is an actively-practicing, board-certified ophthalmologist who holds an active practice caring for patients with dislocated cataracts, diabetes, trauma and retinal detachments. He is associate retinal ophthalmology staff at his current institution as well as a member of several prestigious ophthalmology professional societies.

Emergency Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Emergency Medicine Expert Witness

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Nebraska

This expert has been a physician in emergency centers for over 20 years with increasing volume. His current emergency department sees over 50,000 patients per year. He also has Advanced Cardiac, Trauma, and Pediatric Advanced certificates, and is an instructor as well. He has presented often and has publications in the emergency and hyperbaric fields.

Pediatric Critical Care Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Critical Care Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This board certified expert has a BS from State University of New York at Buffalo and an MD from New York Medical College. He is a member of American Academy of Pediatrics and Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is well published in his field and has received the A. H. Robins and Wyeth Pediatric Miracle Maker and Physician of the Year awards. Previously, he was Assistant Professor of...

Radiation Oncology Expert WitnessView profile

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Radiation Oncology Expert Witness

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Utah

This expert is trained and board certified in radiation oncology. Currently a professor at a major medical center, he continues to treat patients and conduct research projects. He also serves as a reviewer for the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. His clinical interests include pediatric cancers, breast cancer and sarcoma.

Pathology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pathology Expert Witness

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Maryland

This board certified expert has been practicing for over 40 years. A former Fellow of the College of American Pathologists, he is currently an Associate Editor for the Atlas of Pathology - Non-Tumor Diagnostic Surgical Pathology, as well as a member of the Editorial Board of both Modern Pathology and Fetal and Pediatric Pathology. Currently, this expert is a Professor in the Department of...

Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has been practicing for over 40 years and has experience in both hospital and ambulatory care settings. A Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist, she has been honored as a Fellow of both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. A Former President of the...

Neonatal Nursing Expert WitnessView profile

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Neonatal Nursing Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This expert has over 18 years of experience as a nurse, specializing in neonatal care. She is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and has authored several articles. She currently works as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program for a university nursing program in addition to serving as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for...

Genetics and Developmental Biology Expert WitnessView profile

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Genetics and Developmental Biology Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Affiliate Faculty of the Molecular Genetics Department at a major medical university. In addition to a Ph.D. in Cell Biology from Duke University Medical Center, he received a B.S. in Physiology and Neurobiology and a M.S. in Developmental Neurobiology from the University of Maryland. A member of both the...

Psychology and Life Care Planning Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychology and Life Care Planning Expert Witness

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Virginia

Over 30 years experience. Has served on multiple medical school faculties, worked on-staff, in administrative roles and as a consultant to numerous programs and facilities. Current interests include life care planning, rehabilitation for neurological, psychiatric, medical and intellectual impairments; complex cases; behavior analysis; outcomes research; staff training; and program development. ...

Pediatric Oncology and Leukemia Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Oncology and Leukemia Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified Endowed Professor of Pediatrics completed his education at some the most prestigious medical institutions in the county. He went on to become double board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including The American Society of Hematology and is the founder and board member of Hope & Hero’s...

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Pediatric Dentistry Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Dentistry Expert Witness

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West Virginia

This highly qualified Pediatric Dentistry expert received her D.D.S. from the University of Iowa and went on to receive a Doctorate in Medical Dentistry. She is board certified in Pediatric Dentistry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of numerous professional societies including the American Dental Association. This expert serves as an editor of the...

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Expert Witness

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California

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Kentucky

This fellowship-trained doctor received his medical doctorate from the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Clinical Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the prestigious University of Chicago Medical center. He is currently an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics hematology/oncology at a, where he frequently lectures on topics such as vascular...

Pediatrics and Child Abuse Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatrics and Child Abuse Expert Witness

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Iowa

This fellowship trained doctor has a wide breadth of knowledge in the field of child abuse pediatrics. She received her medical degree from Ege University Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for 31 years. She holds two board certifications, and is currently working on a parental education program to prevent shaken impact syndrome and the development of online training material on child...

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Pediatrics and Pulmonology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatrics and Pulmonology Expert Witness

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Virginia

This highly qualified and double board certified pulmonologist earned his BA at the University of Rochester and MD at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He complete residency training in pediatrics and fellowship training in pediatric pulmonary medicine at the University of North Carolina. This expert is a member of several professional organizations. He is a former Chair, Section of...

Pediatric Otolaryngology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Otolaryngology Expert Witness

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Ohio

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...

Neurological Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Neurological Surgery Expert Witness

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Florida

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South Dakota

This actively practicing, board certified expert is among the most renowned pediatric neurosurgeons in the country. He has acquired numerous appointments as departmental head of several neurosurgical practices. Across his thirty year career, he has also been extensively published in his field, and has given over 20 neurosurgical presentations to a national audience.

Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert Witness

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Illinois

This supremely qualified, board certified pediatric infectious diseases specialist currently holds an assistant professorship at among the finest medical institutions in the country. He has authored a vast body of publications in his field, and has pursued numerous grant funded pediatrics research projects. He has extensive experience in medico-legal consulting.

Nursing Expert WitnessView profile

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Nursing Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has been a registered nurse for more than 25 years and is a certified case manager and inpatient obstetric nurse. She specializes in writing for the healthcare arena, bioethics, and women's and children's issues. She spent 15 years at the bedside. She has been in sales/marketing and functioned as an educator in the Electronic Health Record arena, in Regenerative Medicine and in...

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Expert Witness

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Florida

This supremely qualified pediatric hematologist/oncologist has received his medical education and training from among the nation's finest institutions. Over his 30+ years of active practice, he has been appointed to several high ranking medical directorships and academic positions, and has acquired membership at the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. He has authored more than 30...

Pediatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatry Expert Witness

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Virginia

This Fullbright scholarship-winning developmental pediatrics specialist has been appointed to numerous high ranking academic and clinical appointments throughout his 30+ year medical career, including medical director at among the nation's most respected facilities dedicated to developmental pediatrics research. He is extensively published in his field, and has been involved in major grant funded...

Pediatric Pulmonology and Neonatology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Pulmonology and Neonatology Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert is board certified in pediatrics. Trained at top universities, his commitment to pediatric clinical care began during his internship years. Since then, he has served as the director of a pediatric outpatient clinic, authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on the subject of pediatric care and completed over 20 grant funded pediatrics research projects. Currently serving as ...

Pediatric and General Urology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric and General Urology Expert Witness

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California

This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 20 years. The principal investigator in over $3 million worth of grant funds, he is a reviewer for both the Journal of Urology and the Journal of Pediatric Urology and a Fellow of both the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as the Society for Pediatric Urology. He is currently a Professor of Urology and Pediatrics at a major...

Neurosurgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Neurosurgery Expert Witness

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Florida

This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 15 years. He received his Ph.D. and M.D., from Cornell University prior to completing a neurosurgical residency at the Neurological Institute of New York at Columbia University, where he received the Congress of Neurological Surgeons' Resident Award. He then went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at the Children's...

Nephrology and Nursing Expert WitnessView profile

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Nephrology and Nursing Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has been a practicing nurse for over 25 years. Nenita is currently a Certified Nephrology Nurse and has an active membership in the American Nephrology Nurses Association. She has presented on dialysis and renal disease at various professional conferences and symposiums, while her work has been published in journals such as "Peritoneal Dialysis International" and the "Nephrology...

Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This double board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 30 years. He completed his Pediatrics residency at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the nation's leading children's hospitals, where he also competed multiple fellowships in Endocrinology/Diabetes. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles. He serves as a...

Epidemiology And Pediatrics Expert WitnessView profile

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Epidemiology And Pediatrics Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert has been practicing for over 30 years. She received her Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley and completed a fellowship in Epidemiology there as well. She has published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and sits on the Editorial Board of "Pediatric and Perinatal Research", the "American Journal of Public Health", "Pediatrics", "Annals of Internal...

Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology Expert Witness

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New York

This double board certified Pediatric Gastroenterology expert is Fellowship trained and currently practices at some of the most prestigious medical institutions in New York. In addition to his clinical work, this Assistant Professor of Pediatrics is an active researcher and educator. This expert is a member of several highly regarded professional organizations including the American...

Pediatric Cardiology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Cardiology Expert Witness

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Maryland

This highly qualified expert is a board certified Pediatric Cardiologist who has practiced and taught at some of nation's top-ranking children's hospitals. He is the former Director of the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, a leading institution in pediatric cardiology, and is the current Chair of Pediatric Cardiology at a major medical university.

Pediatrics  Hematology and Oncology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatrics Hematology and Oncology Expert Witness

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Georgia

This expert is Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pathology, completing Fellowships in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT and Transfusion Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and the American Society of Hematology, and has 50 publications in the field of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. She is a...

Child Abuse and Neglect Expert WitnessView profile

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Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witness

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Maryland

This highly qualified, double board certified doctor has extensive experience in the field of the child abuse and neglect. He is on the Executive Council of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect and is Past President of the Helfer Society, an honorary international group of physicians working in the field of child maltreatment. He has served on the Boards of...

Pediatric Pulmonology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Pulmonology Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified expert is board certified in pediatrics with a sub-specialty in pediatric pulmonology, He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, and belongs to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Thoracic Society. He has authored more than 150 publications in the pediatric pulmonology field, and has held a number of titles in the space. Currently, this...

Pediatric Disabilities Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Disabilities Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has been the Chief of Pediatrics at the Chicago Shriners Hospitals for Children since 1981, the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury program since its inception in 1983, and in 2005 became the Assistant Chief of Staff, Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University and an MD from University of Illinois. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics...

Pediatric Endocrinology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Endocrinology Expert Witness

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Tennessee

This qualified expert has been an attending pediatric endocrinologist and associate professor at an academic medical center since 2004, and is currently the medical director at a major regional children's hospital. He earned his MD from Vanderbilt University and belongs to the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society and the Society for Pediatric Research. He has authored more than 20...

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    $575

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    $425

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Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witness FAQs

A child abuse and neglect expert witness provides specialized knowledge in court cases involving allegations of child maltreatment. They can offer insights on signs of abuse, reporting protocols, and treatment strategies.

These experts are often called upon in criminal cases, family law disputes, custody battles, or any case where there's suspected child mistreatment.

Subspecialties include pediatric forensic medicine, psychology, social work, education, and law enforcement. Each offers unique perspectives on different aspects of child maltreatment.

These experts can interpret medical records, explain injuries consistent with abuse or neglect, and clarify the impact of such trauma on a child's health and development.

Their specialized knowledge can provide critical context to understand the complexities of child maltreatment. This can significantly influence the outcome of your case.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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