Healthcare Expert Witnesses in California

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Healthcare expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including medical malpractice, healthcare management, health policy, patient safety, and public health. Some of the most common specialties for healthcare expert witnesses also include nursing care, hospital administration, medical billing, health insurance, and pharmaceuticals. They can opine on the effects of medical errors, healthcare regulations, patient privacy rights, quality of care issues, and the impact of healthcare policies.

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Review Fee $725/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
Court Fee $775/hr

This highly qualified expert has years of experience in healthcare management and consulting. He received his MPH and DrPH degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a co-founder of Operation Access and the Alliance for Global Clinical Training. He has published 175+ journal articles and co-edited three books. He is a former senior vice president of healthcare industry practice at Aon Consulting and former executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Alta Bates Corporation. He is also the former director of Stanford University Hospital and Clinics and the former executive director of Emory University Hospital. He has held faculty appointments at Harvard, UCLA, Stanford, Emory and the University of California, Berkeley. Currently, he is the president of a Healthcare Group in California. He has served as an expert witness in over two dozen states and Washington, D.C.

President, A healthcare administration consultancy in California

Doctor of Public Health (DPH), University of California, Berkeley

Moraga,

California

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in hospital administration and management, with his work focusing on hospital performance and quality assurance, hospital and clinic valuation, hospital accreditation, hospital planning and development, and hospital trusteeship. He received his BA in sociology and Spanish from Elmira College before earning his MA in healthcare administration from George Washington University. He also completed a senior executive program at the National Health Care Management Center through the University of Pennsylvania. This expert is active in his field as a member of the Palomar Health District and the Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties. Throughout his career, he has held a number of roles, most notably as the assistant director of hospital management at Saginaw General Hospital, chief operating officer of Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital, chief executive officer of Grand Traverse Regional Health Systems, and a partner at CyberMed International and Advanced Healthcare Systems. He also served as a professor at both Chapman University and National University, teaching courses in hospital administration and healthcare finance. Currently, this expert serves as a consultant for a healthcare appraisal company in California, as well as a hospital accreditation surveyor for a healthcare facility accreditation company.

Consultant, A Healthcare Appraisal Company in CA

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Elmira College

La Quinta,

California

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Review Fee $475/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr

This highly qualified expert has served for 40 years as a board certified Ob-Gyn at a major medical institution. Over the course of his career, he has acquired membership at such prestigious professional societies as the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and has been appointed chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at a major healthcare center.

Attending Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Teaching Faculty, Major Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine

San Mateo,

California

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Review Fee $625/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr

This extremely qualified infectious disease specialist has received his education and medical training from among the finest institutions in the country. Over his 30+ years of medical practice in the field of infectious diseases, he has been appointed to high ranking medical directorships of several major infectious disease programs in the west coast. He is also a fellow of the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America, as well as the American College of Physicians.

Chief, Major Healthcare Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Boston University School of Medicine

Oakland,

California

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This qualified expert has 20 years of healthcare management including health services, managed care, and insurance operations. He holds both a B.A. in Psychology and a M.S. in Health Services Administration from the State University of New York in Stony Brook. Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, he previously worked in executive management positions for Preferred Health Network and Employers Health Network, implementing and overseeing HMO development. He also worked as COO of the Arkansas Foundation fro Medical Care, a quality improvement organization. He currently works as Principal of a healthcare management consulting firm.

Principal, A healthcare management consultancy in CA

Master of Arts (MA), Columbia University

Huntington Beach,

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This highly qualified expert has extensive knowledge of regulatory and legislative issues relating to the healthcare industry and of eHealth governance. He received both his MAS and PhD degrees focusing in health policy and law and global health from the University of California, San Diego, and has worked as a consultant or expert for various organizations including the World Health Organization, US Department of State, US Department of Justice and others. He is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Public Health Association and is the current program chair of the APHA Trade and health forum. He lectures both nationally and internationally and has received multiple honors for his outstanding research. He has published 100+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves on the editorial board at BMC Medicine and is an associate editor at BMC Public Health. He is the former senior research associate at the California Western School of Law's Institute of Health Law Studies and the former senior legal and compliance specialist at ResMed Inc. Currently, he is the director of a major health policy research institute and an assistant professor of global public health at a major school of medicine, where he also directs the master's degree program in health policy and law.

Assistant Professor, Major University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California San Diego

San Diego,

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert has over 30 years of experience with healthcare and health insurance. She gained her PhD in sociology and health policy at the University of California, Santa Cruz and directed research at the Institute of Health and Aging at UC San Francisco before leading the White House's Health Care Reform Task Force. Since, she has continued to contribute to the private and public sectors, working as a principal at William M. Mercer, Inc, the vice president of the Lewin Group, an associate professor of research at UC Santa Cruz, and the consumer representative to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee. Her most recent roles include consulting for Watson Wyatt Worldwide, the Center for Medical Technology Policy, and Bain & Company. Currently she is an independent health care consultant.

Consultant, A healthcare consultancy in California

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), UC Santa Cruz

Westlake Village,

California

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Review Fee $550/hr
Deposition Fee $575/hr
Court Fee $575/hr

This expert is the founder and president of a California-based physician and healthcare executive search firm. She is widely recognized as an established thought leader in physician recruitment, and has been asked to speak about healthcare staffing nationally. She graduated from California State University in Sacramento, CA, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She previously held various leadership positions at search firms in San Francisco. She co-founded the Society of Professionals in Healthcare, and is an active member of the American Association of Integrated Healthcare Delivery, The IPA Association of America, the Medical Group Management Association, rural health associations, advanced practitioner and technologist associations, and professional groups for recruitment and staffing.

Founder and President, A Physician and Healthcare Executive Search and Placement Firm in CA

Bachelor of Science (BS), California State University, Sacramento

El Dorado Hills,

California

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $550/hr
Court Fee $550/hr

This expert has extensive experience in the field of physician recruiting and staffing. He is a member of the National Coalition of Health Care Recruiters and the National Association of Physician Recruiters. This expert is currently pursuing his BA in business administration at Consumnes River College and American Military. He currently serves as a recruit sustainment program cadre for a United States armed force and is the senior vice president of a medical recruiting firm in California.

Chief Operating Officer, A Top Healthcare Recruiting Agency in CA

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Consumnes Rivers College and American Military University

Rancho Cordova,

California

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $200/hr

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in healthcare sales and brand management. She earned her BS in nursing from Pacific Union College and is licensed as a registered nurse and as a public health nurse. She is also certified as a six sigma yellow belt and in global marketing and management in turbulent times through the Thunderbird School of Global Management. She formerly spent 15 years as a clinical nurse in various healthcare settings. She then transitioned to medical device sales and management, serving as a senior sales representative for Boston Scientific, as a services manager for Medtronic, Inc., as a marketing manager for Zoll Medical, Inc., as a clinical support and services zone manager for B. Braun Medical, and as a senior business development manager for Semler Scientific. She is currently a senior principal consultant for a brand strategy consultancy and a senior sales manager for a medical risk-assessment company.

Senior Sales Manager, A Medical Risk-Assessment Company

Bachelor of Science (BS), Pacific Union College

Long Beach,

California

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FAQs for Healthcare Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a healthcare expert witness in legal proceedings?

A healthcare expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights related to healthcare practices, standards, and procedures. They can clarify complex medical issues for the court.

What types of cases might require a healthcare expert witness?

Cases involving medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, or any case where healthcare practices are in question may require a healthcare expert witness.

Can a healthcare expert witness have subspecialties?

Yes, a healthcare expert witness can have subspecialties such as nursing, pharmacy, surgery, psychiatry among others. Their expertise can be crucial in specific case types.

How does a healthcare expert witness contribute to a medical malpractice case?

In medical malpractice cases, a healthcare expert witness can provide testimony on whether the standard of care was met, helping the jury understand complex medical issues.

Why is it important to hire a highly qualified and experienced healthcare expert witness?

An experienced healthcare expert witness brings credibility to your case. Their deep understanding of the field can help interpret complex medical data and influence the outcome.

How does Expert Institute select its Healthcare expert witnesses?

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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