Labor Delivery Medical Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.2894

Current Titles and Affiliations

2009-: Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician, A Medical Center 

2007-2009: Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician: MFM Associates, Rockville, MD

2005-2007: Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Emory University School of Medicine

2005-2007: Attending Physician Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Grady Memorial Hospital

Administrative Appointments

2005-2007: Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Emory Crawford Long Hospital

2005-2007: Director, Regional Perinatal Center, Emory Crawford Long Hospital

2005-2007: Site coordinator, Emory Crawford Long Hospital, Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine

2005-2007: Coordinator, Quality Assessment Program, Obstetrics, Emory Crawford Long Hospital

Previous Academic and Professional Appointments

2001-2005: Clinical Teaching Faculty, Howard University School of Medicine

2001-2005: Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Prince Georges Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD

2001-2005: Director, Perinatal Diagnostic Center, Prince Georges Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD

1999-2001: Clinical Teaching Faculty, University of Maryland School of Medicine

1999-2001: Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Anne Arundel Medical Center,  Annapolis, MD

1999-2001: Medical Team Leader, Women and Children’s Services, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Cheverly, MD

1997-1999: Director Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY

1997-1999: Associate Medical Director (Quality of Care), Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY

1989-1997: Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY

1989-1997: Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

1989-1997: Physician Manager, Labor and Delivery, Antepartum Services, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

1989-1997: Director, Regional Outreach Education in Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine, Albany Medical Center/Albany Medical College, Albany, NY

1991-1997: Associate Director, Program in International Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY

1987-1989: Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

1986-1987: Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

1986-1989: Associate Director, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medical Center of Central Massachusetts, Worcester, MA

1986-1989: Director of Obstetrical Ultrasound, Medical Center of Central Massachusetts, Worcester, MA

1986-1989: Director of Antepartum Assessment, Medical Center of Central Massachusetts, Worcester, MA

1984-1986: Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Connecticut Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

1984-1986: Attending Physician in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Science Center and School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

Licensure

2006: State of Georgia Medical License

1979: Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners

Board Certification

1985:American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

1987:American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Board Recertification (Voluntary)

2001-2008: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2001-2008: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal  Medicine

Education

1997: Master of Science, Health Systems Management, Union College, Schenectady, NY

1978: MD, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY

1974: BA (Honors), Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Union College, Schenectady, NY

Postgraduate Training

1985-87: Fellow in Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut Health Sciences Center and Medical School, Farmington, CT

1982-84: Fellow in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

1979-82: Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Infants Hospital, Brown University Program in Medicine

1978-79: Intern Medicine/Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University Program in Medicine

Committee Memberships /Review Panels

2004-2005:: Editorial Board, Bulgarian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2003-2004:  Member, Committee to Redraft Guidelines for Perinatal Care, State of Maryland, Department of Health

2001-2003: Planning and Redevelopment Committee, Prince Georges Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD

1999-2005: Obstetrical Expert Case Reviewer, Board of Professional Conduct, State of
Maryland

1995-1997: Redevelopment committee, St Sofia Hospital, Warsaw, Poland

1995-1996: Review Committee for Grant Proposals, March of Dimes, Local Chapter

1994-1997: Board Member, Board of Professional Conduct, State of NY

1999-2001: Service Line Development and Operations Committee, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD

1997-1999: Director, Quality Assurance Committee, Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY

1996-1997: Faculty Practice Plan Compensation Committee, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

1995-1996: Medical School Admissions Committee, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY

Consultantships/Advisory Boards

2000-present: Luminary and Ad Hoc Consultant to General Electric Ultrasound For Assessment of New Technology

1995-present: Consultant in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, St Sofia Hospital, Warsaw, Poland

1996: Consultant For Obstetrical Redevelopment For the Medical University, ClujRomania

1994-1997: Consultant and Lecturer in Maternal-Fetal Medicine for Osler Institute

1995-1997: Consultant, Women’s Health and On Air Expert, WNYT, News Channel 13, Albany, NY

Manuscript Reviewer

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology

International Correspondence Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Society Memberships

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology-Fellow and Diplomate

Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

American Society of Ultrasound in Medicine

American College of Physician Executives

Organization of National and International Conferences

2006: Planning Committee and Presenter, Topics in OB/GYN and  International Medicine, St Sofia Hospital, Warsaw, Poland

2004: Program Committee and Presenter, Bulgarian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sandansky, Bulgaria

1996: Program Planning and Presenter, Updates on Obstetrical Ultrasound, Medical
University, Cluj, Romania

1995: Program Committee and Presenter, Topics in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Warsaw, Poland and at Jagolonian University, Krakow, Poland

1994: Course Director, Important Topics in Obstetrics, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

1992-1996: Program Committee and Annual Presenter, Updates in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY presented annually
in Stratton, Vermont

Research Focus

Main research interests include the early identification of the embryo/fetus with a chromosomal abnormality. Primary goal is the assessment and evaluation of ultrasound and various serum markers, alone or in combination to maximize diagnostic sensitivity and specificity while optimizing cost efficiency.

Additional research interest involves the relationship of periodontal disease to preterm birth utilizing historical factors, ultrasound assessment of cervical length and specific markers of inflammation including fetal fibronectin, oral fibronectin, salivary estriol, and micobiological culture. A preliminary letter requesting grant funding has been submitted to the March of Dimes and a formal application for multi-year funding will be submitted as soon as possible.

Formal Teaching

1990-1996: Annual classroom lectures to First Year Medical Students, Albany Medical College, Topic: Maternal Physiological Adaptation to Pregnancy and The High Risk Obstetrical Patient

1986-89: Annual classroom lecture to Second Year Medical Student, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Topic: Congenital Malformations, Drugs and Pregnancy.

Supervision and Mentorship of Medical Students, Residents and Fellows

2001-2004: Medical student advisor for 4 students/year from Howard Medical School, Washington, DC and Ross Medical University, Granada

1989-1997: Medical student advisor for 4 students/year from Albany Medical College Advisor and mentor for residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albany Medical Center

Supervisor for 4th year medical student elective in Perinatal Medicine, Albany Medical College

1990-97: Supervised and mentored 20 International Obstetrical Fellows from Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Czech Republic and The Republic of Georgia as part of the Program in International Medicine, Albany Medical College

Bibliography

Available upon request