Infectious Disease and Communicable Disease Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania
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Dr. Roger Nieman, MD, FACP, FIDSA
Pennsylvania
Dr. Roger E. Nieman has over 44 years of experience in the field of Infectious Diseases. He earned his BS in Biology from Long Island University and his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. After completing his two residencies in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center and Temple University Hospital, he went on to complete his fellowship in Infectious Diseases at...
Epidemiology And Pediatrics Expert Witness
Pennsylvania
This expert has been practicing for over 30 years. She received her Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley and completed a fellowship in Epidemiology there as well. She has published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and sits on the Editorial Board of "Pediatric and Perinatal Research", the "American Journal of Public Health", "Pediatrics", "Annals of Internal...
Dr. Ebbing Lautenbach, MD, MPH, MSCE, FACP
Pennsylvania
Dr. Ebbing Lautenbach has 22 years of experience in the field of Internal Medicine with expertise in Infectious Disease. He earned his BS in Chemistry and Psychology from Calvin University, his MD from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, his MPH in General Public Health from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and his MSCE in Clinical Epidemiology from...
Epidemiology Expert Witness
Pennsylvania
This expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. She received her Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in Women's Health and thereafter examined reproductive morbidity as an NIH National Research Service Award Individual Postdoctoral Fellow. This expert is extensively published and has served as a reviewer for numerous medical journals, including...
Dr. Jessica Merlin, MD
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert has a decade of experience in her field and is board certified in internal medicine, addiction medicine, palliative care, and infectious disease. She earned her BS in biology and history and policy from Carnegie Mellon University, her MBA, and MD from the University of Pennsylvania and her PhD in health education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She...
Infection Control / Biomedical Engineering Expert Witness
Pennsylvania
This expert specializes in infection control. He earned his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania and pursued a fellowship focused on diagnostic imaging at the Temple University School of Medicine. For two decades, he worked for a firm manufacturing automated endoscope reprocessors, serving as the Director of R&D and the Chief of Infection Control. He currently owns a...
Dr. Susan Coffin, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FSHEA
Pennsylvania
Dr. Susan E. Coffin has over 30 years of experience in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. She earned her BA in History from Williams College, her MD from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, and her MPH in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. After completing her residency in Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital, she went on to complete a fellowship in...
Dr. Timothy Shope, MD, MPH, FAAP
Pennsylvania
Dr. Timothy R. Shope has 30 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics. He earned his BA in Biology from Kalamazoo College, his MD from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and his MPH in Health Policy and Management from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. After completing his residency in Pediatrics at Naval Medical Center San Diego, he went on to complete a...
Dr. Brooke Decker, MD
Pennsylvania
This expert has extensive experience in the field of infectious disease. She earned her BS in biological sciences and her BA in psychology from the University of Maryland before earning her MD from Case Western Reserve University. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Case Medical Center and her fellowship in critical care and infectious disease at CCMD/NIAID. She is board-certified...
Dr. John Stern, MD, FACP
Pennsylvania
Dr. John Stern has over 36 years of experience in the fields of Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. He earned his BS from the University of Wisconsin and his MD from NYU Grossman School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, he went on to complete a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at New...
Dr. Raymond Pontzer, MD
Pennsylvania
Dr. Raymond E. Pontzer has 39 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. He earned his BS from Pennsylvania State University and his MD from the Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital. Today, this expert is board-certified in Internal...
Infectious Disease and Communicable Disease Expert Witness FAQs
An infectious disease expert witness provides insight on cases involving infections, communicable diseases, and related medical issues. They can clarify complex medical facts, provide opinions on standard care, and testify in court.
Cases involving hospital-acquired infections, misdiagnosis of infectious diseases, vaccine-related issues, or outbreaks of communicable diseases often require the expertise of these witnesses.
Yes, an infectious disease expert can provide valuable insights into COVID-19 related cases. They can discuss transmission rates, safety protocols, treatment options, and more.
Yes, some experts may focus on specific areas like HIV/AIDS, tropical diseases, pediatric infectious diseases, or antibiotic resistance among others.
In a malpractice suit, they can review patient records to determine if appropriate care was given and testify about whether any actions or omissions led to the infection.
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