Forensic Pathology Expert Witnesses

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Forensic pathology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal law, civil litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury cases, and workers' compensation claims. Some of the most common forensic pathology expert witness specialties also include autopsy interpretation, cause of death determination, toxicology, histopathology, and molecular pathology. They can opine on the effects of drug overdoses, traumatic injuries, disease processes, unexplained deaths, and potential medical negligence.

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Manuel Leonardo Saint Martin, JD, MDView profile

ID: 480225

Dr. Manuel Leonardo Saint Martin, JD, MD

Dr. Manuel L. Saint Martin has 30 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry and Law. He earned his MD from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and his JD from Southwestern Law School. After completing an Internship and Residency in General Surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, he went on to complete a Residency in Psychiatry at LAC+USC...

DefenseInternational War CrimesPreparation of Legal/Medical Exhibits Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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DefenseInternational War CrimesPreparation of Legal/Medical Exhibits Expert Witness | Florida

This highly qualified, board certified forensic pathologist has extensive experience in his field. He completed his BS in criminalistics from Michigan State University, and then went on to obtain his JD and MD from Creighton University. After finishing his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology from the Naval Hospital Oakland, this expert went on to complete his fellowship in forensic...

John Joseph Shufeldt Jr, FACEP, JD, MBA, MDView profile

ID: 2222413

Dr. John Joseph Shufeldt Jr, FACEP, JD, MBA, MD

Dr. John J. Shufeldt Jr. has decades of experience in the field of Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Law, and Healthcare Entrepreneurship. He completed his BA in Criminology and Sociology at the Drake University and his MD from the Chicago Medical School. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the Advocate Christ Medical Center. He also completed his MBA from the Arizona State...

Internal Medicine and Legal Medicine Expert Witness | ConnecticutView profile

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Internal Medicine and Legal Medicine Expert Witness | Connecticut

This expert is highly qualified in the field of internal medicine. He received his BA from Yale University, his MD from New York University, and his JD from Quinnipiac University. He completed his internship at Cincinnati General Hospital. He then completed three residency programs: a residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Hospital, a secondary internal medicine residency at Bellevue...

John M.H. Allen, FCLM, FRCS, JD, MBBSView profile

ID: 6840110

Dr. John M.H. Allen, FCLM, FRCS, JD, MBBS

Dr. John M.H. Allen has 46 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery and Legal Medicine. He earned his MBBS from Durham University and his JD from the Texas Tech University School of Law. He completed an internship in Orthopaedic Surgery and residencies in General Surgery and Orthopedics at Royal Victoria Infirmary before completing fellowships in Orthopaedic Surgery at The Hospital...

Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology Expert Witness | ColoradoView profile

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Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology Expert Witness | Colorado

This expert earned his BS in health and exercise science and his MS in toxicology from Colorado State University and his MS in health services administration with a concentration in biopharmaceutical regulatory compliance and his PharmD from the University of Wyoming. He is active in his field as a member of the National Community Pharmacists Association and the American Pharmacist Association....

Marc Leonard Spero, MDView profile

ID: 35474

Dr. Marc Leonard Spero, MD

This New York-based expert has over 40 years of experience in the clinical pulmonology setting. He is certified in both internal medicine and pulmonary diseases. He received his BA in premedical studies at Yeshiva University and his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He went on to complete his internship in general medicine at the Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, his residency in...

Pediatric & Adult Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology Expert Witness | OhioView profile

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Pediatric & Adult Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology Expert Witness | Ohio

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 45 years of experience in pharmacology. He specializes in pediatric clinical pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical pharmacy, as well as adverse drug reactions, drug-drug-food interactions, pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics. He earned both his BS in pharmacy and his PharmD from the University of Cincinnati. He also completed an...

Russell Edward Keenan, PhDView profile

ID: 64741

Dr. Russell Edward Keenan, PhD

Dr. Russell E Keenan has over 39 years of experience in the fields of Chemical Risk Assessment and Regulatory Toxicology. He earned his BS in Biology from Bates College and his Ph.D. in Environmental Biology from Duke University. Formerly, this expert served as the Vice President and Principal Toxicologist at McLaren-Hart and Vice President and the Technical Director at AMEC Foster Wheeler....

Toxicology Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Toxicology Expert Witness | Texas

This expert has over 30 years of experience working in the toxicology and health risk assessment field. He specializes in evaluating potential human health effects of chemical and microbial agent exposures. In particular, he has experience with evaluation of exposures to asbestos, benzene, carbon monoxide, silica, metals, pesticides, solvents, oil and gas fracking chemicals, other petroleum...

Bruce Jerry Kelman, ATS, DABT, ERT, PhDView profile

ID: 66476

Dr. Bruce Jerry Kelman, ATS, DABT, ERT, PhD

Dr. Bruce Kelman has over 46 years of experience in the field of Toxicology. He earned his BS in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, his MS and Ph.D. in Physiology and Pharmacology from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Today, this expert is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology....

Toxicology Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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Toxicology Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This expert holds a doctorate degree in toxicology and has been a practicing toxicologist for over 40 years. Board certified by the American Board of Toxicology and a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences, he had published over 35 scientific articles and is a former president of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Society of Toxicology. He spent over 30 years as a Director of Toxicology for...

Errol Zeiger, JD, PhDView profile

ID: 69398

Dr. Errol Zeiger, JD, PhD

Dr. Errol Zeiger has 45 years of experience in the field of Environmental Toxicology. He earned his BS from City College of New York, his PhD in Microbiology from George Washington University, and his JD from North Carolina Central University. He completed Predoctoral Training in Microbiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Most notably, he worked for...

Environmental Health and Safety and Toxicology Expert Witness | MassachusettsView profile

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Environmental Health and Safety and Toxicology Expert Witness | Massachusetts

This expert holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Pathology, a Masters degree ion Environmental Health and Radiation Health Physics and a Bachelors degree in Biology. He worked for several years in academic research related to pulmonary injury and disease and pulmonary carcinogenesis. He also worked a the director of an environmental testing laboratory. In addition, this expert worked as an...

William Robert Sawyer, PhDView profile

ID: 73235

Dr. William Robert Sawyer, PhD

Dr. William R. Sawyer has 42 years of experience in the field of Forensic Toxicology. He earned his BS in Biology and MA in Cell and Molecular Biology from the State University of New York Geneseo and completed his PhD in Toxicology at Indiana University. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, as a Laboratory Director...

Toxicology  Pesticides and Risk Expert Witness |View profile

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Toxicology Pesticides and Risk Expert Witness |

This highly qualified toxicologist earned his PhD in Toxicology at Oregon State University, as well as a BS at the University of Texas and MS in Applied Environmental Sciences at the University of North Texas. He has served on several expert panels with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Academies of Science and other scientific agencies and government organizations. He has a...

Damian Shea, PhDView profile

ID: 109446

Dr. Damian Shea, PhD

Dr. Damian Shea has over 34 years of experience in the field of Environmental Toxicology. He earned his BA in Chemistry from the State University of New York Plattsburgh and his Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Maryland College Park. Formerly, this expert served as Head of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology and Biology at North Carolina State University. He also served...

Toxicology Expert Witness | WashingtonView profile

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Toxicology Expert Witness | Washington

This highly qualified expert is a nationally renown authority in toxicology. He received his Ph.D. in pharmacology from the University of Kansas Medical Center. He has served as Toxicology Program Director in the Department of Environmental Health at the University of Washington, then as Associate Chairman of the Department, as Associate Dean for Research in the School of Public Health, and...

Glenn C. Millner, PhDView profile

ID: 110471

Dr. Glenn C. Millner, PhD

Dr. Glenn C. Millner has over 44 years of experience in Toxicology and Hazardous Materials. He earned his AS in Biology and Chemistry from Nassau Community College, his BS in Biology from the State University of New York Brockport, his MA in Limnology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and his Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Toxicology from the University of Arkansas for Medical...

Medical Toxicology Expert Witness | IndianaView profile

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Medical Toxicology Expert Witness | Indiana

This highly qualified and board certified toxicologist earned her BA at Ohio Wesleyan University and medical degree at The Ohio State University School of Medicine. She completed residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine and fellowship training in toxicology at the Indian University School of Medicine. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American...

Forensic Pathology Expert Witness FAQs

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

A forensic pathology expert witness provides insight into cause and manner of death, interpreting autopsy findings, and explaining complex medical concepts to the court.

In what types of cases can a forensic pathology expert witness be beneficial?

Forensic pathology experts are crucial in criminal cases, wrongful death suits, malpractice claims, and any case where cause or time of death is disputed.

How can a forensic pathology expert witness assist in a medical malpractice case?

They can review autopsy reports, medical records, and other evidence to determine if there was negligence or deviation from standard care that led to death.

Are there subspecialties within forensic pathology that could be relevant to my case?

Yes. Subspecialties include neuropathology (brain-related deaths), pediatric pathology (child deaths), and toxicological pathology (deaths related to toxins).

Why is it important for a forensic pathology expert witness to have experience with courtroom testimony?

Courtroom testimony requires clear communication of complex medical information. An experienced expert can effectively convey their findings to a non-medical audience.

How does Expert Institute select its Forensic Pathology 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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