Emergency Medicine Doctor Expert Witness

Education

Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
Juris Doctor, May 2007

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, June 1981, Baltimore, MD
Licensed: California
Medical Doctor, June 1981

Internal Medicine Resident, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, June 1984
Internal Medicine Board Certification, Sept. 1984

Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland, June 1978

American University, Washington, D.C.

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Dec. 1974, GPA: 3.25

Physician License(s)

State of California-Active
State of Indiana-Inactive
State of New York-Inactive
State of Florida-Inactive

Law License(s)

Admitted District of Columbia Bar September 2011
Admitted New Mexico State Bar September 2010

Experience

Emergency Medicine & Overnight Supervising Physician
June 2002-Present
Hospital, Stockton, CA

•Diagnosed and treated emergencies in Level II-III emergency department
•Dealt with difficult issues informing families about life changing circumstances

Intensive Care Physician
June 2001-June 2002
Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu, HI

Diagnosed and treated seriously ill patients in critical care unit

Emergency Medicine Physician
Feb. 2001-May 2001

John J. Pershing Veteran’s Hospital, Poplar Bluff, MO

Urgent Care and Internal Medicine Physician
Sept. 1984-Feb. 2001

Urgent Care and Internal Medicine, Howard Beach, NY

Office of the Attorney General-Medical Licensing Section, Indianapolis, Indiana- Law Clerk 20-25 Hours per week

Physician and related health professional consumer complaints investigated with legal analyses provided.  Decisions whether to charge violations of licensed health care providers were based on supporting facts and legal analysis. Government agencies consulted include the DEA, Medicaid Fraud and other related professional licensing boards based on specific allegations. Participation and consultation with the Deputy Attorney General(s) in monthly Medical Licensing Board meetings regarding health care violations.

Expert Witness Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine
September 2008-Present

Pro Bono Legal Intern                                                                                                                        Summer 2005

Marion County Prosecutors Office, Domestic Violence- Researched legal authority

Organizations

New Mexico State Bar- Health Law Section
American Bar Association-Health Law Section

Publications

Available Upon Request