Diabetic Foot Care Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.2940

Professional Experience

A private company in New Orleans, LA  (2000-present)

Podiatrist, Foot and Ankle Clinics; Job Title- Clinical Instructor, School of Medicine

Supervision and administration of care to patients in Foot and Ankle Clinics, Provide comprehensive foot care to over 270 patients monthly, Coordinate care plans with physicians and staff in numerous medical and surgical specialties, Supervise and train resident physicians,  students, nursing staff on a regular basis; First Podiatrist to serve on Medical Staff at current company in New Orleans with concurrent faculty position through Tulane University School of Medicine

A private surgery center in New Orleans, LA; (2002-present)

Attending Podiatrist

Part-time private practice, busy, multi-faceted, surgically-oriented office practice, Frequent
hospital consultation throughout New Orleans-area hospitals, Specializing in Foot Surgery,
Diabetic Foot Care, Treatment of Chronic Lower Extremity Ulcerations, and Sports Medicine,
staff training and management, communication with hospital administration and other physicians;
led Grand Rounds pertaining to reconstructive and elective foot and ankle surgery (LSU,
Building Fire Protection and Building Code Analysis Memorial Medical Center)

US Army Hospital, New Orleans, LA  (2001-present)

Attending Podiatrist

Examine, diagnose, and treat soldiers with diseases, injuries, and disorders of the foot and ankle,
Meet and exceed all US Army requirements for mental and physical preparedness, Hold rank as
Captain (O-3), Officer rated ‘Best Qualified, Outstanding Performance’ by Senior Rater

Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Podiatric Surgical Residency (1998)

Yale/New Haven Medical Center, Foot and Ankle Surgical Fellowship (1997)

Education

Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Miami, FL., Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (May 1995)

Tulane University, Tulane College of Arts and Sciences, New Orleans, LA., Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences/Spanish (May 1990)

Teaching and Research Affiliations/Other

LSU Medical Center, Staff Podiatrist

Tulane University School of Medicine, Faculty

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Professional Representative, Speaker

LSU Health Sciences Center/Childrens Hospital of New Orleans- ongoing Grand Rounds, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery