U.S.-trained, double board-certified in Pediatrics and Neonatology. Division Chief with 25+ years of NICU practice. Available for case review, expert reports, deposition, and trial testimony in neonatal litigation.
Detailed review of birth injury cases including shoulder dystocia, brachial plexus injuries, and intracranial hemorrhage. Analysis of labor and delivery records, fetal monitoring strips, and resuscitation documentation.
Expert evaluation of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy cases: timing of injury, adequacy of cooling protocol implementation, neuroprotective measures, and long-term prognostic assessment.
Assessment of whether NICU management met accepted clinical standards. Review of admission criteria, monitoring practices, treatment protocols, and escalation decisions.
Case review of delivery room resuscitation: NRP protocol adherence, airway management, chest compressions, medication administration, and transition to NICU care.
Expert analysis of extremely low birth weight and very preterm infant management: surfactant therapy, ventilation strategies, IVH prevention, NEC surveillance, and developmental care.
Review of respiratory management decisions: invasive and non-invasive ventilation modes, weaning protocols, extubation readiness, and complications including air leaks and BPD.
Evaluation of early and late-onset neonatal sepsis cases: diagnostic workup timeliness, antibiotic selection and duration, source control, and follow-up care.
Systematic review of complete neonatal medical records with chronological case summary, identification of critical events, and flagging of documentation gaps or inconsistencies.
Direct consultation with legal teams to explain neonatal pathophysiology, clarify medical terminology, identify strengths and weaknesses in the medical record, and develop case strategy.
Comprehensive written expert reports suitable for litigation: narrative summaries, timeline reconstructions, literature review with citations, and clear opinions on standard of care and causation.
Experienced in providing deposition and trial testimony. Clear, authoritative communication of complex neonatal concepts to judges and juries.
Initial case review consultation available. All inquiries are confidential.