Trauma Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

This expert began his professional career within the field of behavioral health in 1989 while working towards the obtainment of his undergraduate degree in Psychology. Since his graduation in 1991 he has worked in progressively responsible positions within mental/behavioral health, criminogenic, and substance abuse treatment modalities. This expert has served as the Program Director and Primary Therapist for a Long Term Trauma Recovery Program, as the Program Director for a co-authored program providing contracted services to PA DOC, as the Facility and AOD Director of a 185 bed Specialized Community Correctional Facility, and as the Center Director for outpatient centers which include medically assisted treatment service deliveries; to name a few. This expert has worked extensively as a behavioral therapist, from the front line to planning, designing, implementing and administering tailored programs. This expert has extensive experience maintaining full licensure, accreditation, credentialing and certification in various modalities, such as residential and outpatient venues under multiple regulatory bodies (ACA, CARF, DDAP). He has demonstrated a proficiency at managing both large and small staffs, and maintains teaching or practicing certifications in: Critical Incident Stress Management, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Therapy. In addition to his full time work, this expert serves as an adjunct professor in the Sociology and Anthropology department of Wilkes University providing instruction to undergraduate students and as part of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board. Additionally, has operated a small private practice providing program development, grant drafting, consultation and evaluation, along with counseling since 1996. This expert received his Master of Health Administration and his BA in Forensic and Clinical Psychology from Wilkes University in 1995 & 1991; respectively. This expert resides in the back mountain area of NEPA, spends his free time involved in his children’s activities, including over a decade and a half of volunteer and leadership positions for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, member of the Board of Trustees for his place of worship, coach and mentor for local Youth Soccer programs and as a devoted Husband and Father.

This expert is a certified Registered Nurse Practitioner at a major medical university's emergency department, which is an urban academic Level 1 Trauma Center as well. She is a member of the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine and the Academy of Administrators for Academic Emergency Medicine. She is the former Administrator for Research and Development at Thomas Jefferson University and is currently the Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives at a major medical university's emergency department.

This board certified family medicine specialist has remained in active practice for over 20 years. He earned a BS and MD from Temple University and has spent the majority of his career in an ER and Urgent Care setting. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and is currently an ER physician at a major healthcare center in Pennsylvania.

This accomplished expert received his BA in Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his DO at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is board certified in Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, and Pediatric Anesthesiology, and is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He is an active member in the International Anesthesia Research Society and the Medical Director of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States, and the Medical Director of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. This expert is also currently a member of the FDA's Anesthesia and Analgesia Drug Advisory Committee. His research focuses on medication safety, malignant hyperthermia, and many different aspects of pediatric anesthesia safety. Formerly, he was the Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at the University of Rochester, and an attending Anesthesiologist at Strong Memorial Hospital. Currently, he is a professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care and Pediatrics at a prestigious university, as well as an attending anesthesiologist at a children's hospital in Pennsylvania.

This highly qualified expert earned his BA, MS, and MD at Tulane University prior to completing a surgery internship, neurological surgery residency, and special basic-neurosciences fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. He is very active in his field as a member of multiple professional organizations which include the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Pittsburgh Neuroscience Society. His expertise is highlighted by his 30+ combined published journal articles, books/book chapters, and abstracts. He has formerly served as an instructor in neurosurgery at Duke University and as an a director of the Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, this expert is a Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery at a large academic medical institution.

This highly qualified expert earned both his BS and his MD from K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Center. After completing a Residency in Internal Medicine at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, he went on to complete another Residency in Neurology at Drexel University. He then went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in Neurocritical Care and Neuroanesthesia at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This expert is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Neurology and is certified in the Subspecialty of Neurocritical Care. He has published numerous articles and book chapters and is also a member of multiple medical societies including the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Neurology. Formerly, he served as Assistant Professor of Neurology and Shock Trauma at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Currently, he is a practicing Attending Neurologist at a University Hospital where he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Critical Care. Additionally, he serves as a Course Director and Fellowship Director for a top ranked Medical School.

This qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience in nursing. She earned her AS in applied science from Luzerne County Community College and completed a 120-hour nursing home administrator's course at Penn State University. She is licensed as a registered nurse and a nursing home administrator. She has been a registered nurse for several different units at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, including orthopedics, ER/ICU, and subacute and medical-surgical care. She was also a critical care nurse for Saint Catherine's Medical Center and a nurse supervisor for Genesis Healthcare. For the past 7 years, this expert has served as a nursing services director for several healthcare facilities such as Spang Crest, Golden Living Center, and Genesis Health Care. Currently, she serves as the director of nursing services and center nurse executive for a healthcare center in Pennsylvania.

This expert received his MD from the University Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt. He went on to complete his residency in integrated surgery from the University of Connecticut and his fellowship in surgical critical care from the University of Florida. He is fluent in both Arabic and English, and he is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Previously, this expert served as a trauma surgeon and surgical intensivist at Grand Strand Surgical Specialists in South Carolina. He currently works as a trauma surgeon and surgical intensivist as well as an assistant professor of surgery at a medical school and their affiliated medical center in PA.

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.

This qualified nursing expert is a certified registered nurse practitioner and board certified in family practice. She received her AS in nursing from Gwynedd-Mercy College before earning both her BSN and MSN from La Salle University. She is active in her field as a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She began her career at Graduate Hospital, serving as a staff nurse on the surgical floor, in the surgical intensive care unit, and in the post-anesthesia care unit. She also served as a case manager for the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia and a clinical instructor of nursing at Gwynedd-Mercy University. Currently, this expert is the owner of a consulting firm and a nurse at a nephrology-focused medical practice, both in Pennsylvania.