David Lukcso, MD, MPH., is an expert in both Internal Medicine and Occupational and Environmental Medicine. As Vice President - Medical Advisory Services for the International Center for Toxicology and Medicine (ICTM), Dr. Lukcso is responsible for aligning the efforts of the multiple operating segments of the Company.
Dr. Lukcso received his MD from State University of New York at Stony Brook after being elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency in internal medicine at The New York Hospital Cornell University Medical Center in New York City. He then joined the Cornell University Medical Center staff as a Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine and Attending Physician in the hospital’s Emergency Department. He received his Masters in Public Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
For the eight years prior to joining ICTM in October 2005, he served as the Regional Medical Director for 11 occupational medical centers in Maryland and Virginia with annual revenues in excess of 25 million dollars. His focus was on complex work injuries, fitness for duty, environmental medicine, second opinions, and complex human resource matters.
Dr. Lukcso's has devoted his professional activities to the the development of clinical protocols in response to and prevention of emerging infectious diseases and bioterrorism. He developed protocols used in response to workers exposed to Anthrax during October 2001 and the protocols used to evaluate worker’s in Maryland who suffered adverse reactions to Smallpox vaccinations.
For over 30 years, the principals of the International Center for Toxicology and Medicine (ICTM) have been solving client problems in toxicology, pharmacology, complex health-related litigation, risk assessment, occupational health, risk communication, and product safety. ICTM merges expertise in public health and environmental issues with a comprehensive understanding of liability/legal consequences. ICTM principals are active players in many of the current controversial and highly visible environmental and liability issues. ICTM is committed to pro-actively working with our clients in a cost-conscious, budget-sensitive fashion.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: BOARD QUALIFICATIONS:
2000-Present Certified: American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
1996-Present Certified: American Association of Medical Review Officers
1994-Present Diplomate: American Board of Internal Medicine
1992-Present Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
1987-Present Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider
2005 The Medical College of Wisconsin
Division of Public Health
Master of Public Health Degree
1991-1994 The New York Hospital
Department of Internal Medicine
Medical Internship and Residency
1987-1991 State University of New York
School of Medicine, Stony Brook
MD degree awarded May 1991
1976-1979 Adelphi University
BA awarded May 1979
Cum Laude
LICENSURE:
Maryland
Maryland
Virginia
Washington DC
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: 1990 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
1993-Present American College of Physicians
1996-Present American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: PRESENTATIONS
October 19, 2004 Unemployment Insurance and Workersí Compensation Panel
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
2004 Business Policy Conference
Cambridge, Maryland
September 23, 2002 Handling Infectious Disease Exposures, the Medical Perspective
18th Annual Maryland Workersí Compensation Educational Association Conference
Ocean City, Maryland
June 2002 Developing a Proactive Health and Safety Program
The Business Monthly, Published by The Business Monthly, Columbia, Maryland
February 27, 2002 Winning at Return to Work,
Loss Prevention Workshop, Unistaff, Richmond, Virginia
January 26, 2001 Employersí Guide to Handling Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures, Maryland Chapter of the ìPublic Risk Management Associationî Columbia, Maryland
January 26, 2000 Occupational Medicine Overview
Franklin Square Hospital, Family Practice Grand Rounds, Baltimore, Maryland
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: I have been retained as an expert numerous times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: I have been retained as an expert occupational and environmental medicine doctor in workers' compensation claims and various other claims in which occupants have alleged injuries.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 10%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 90%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: I have had my deposition taken.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: My last deposition was in 2007.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A:
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: I have testified as an expert on several occassions.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: I have worked with the legal industry as an expert for the past 9 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: ICTM offers the following services:
Litigation Support in Tort Claims:
- Types of Tort Claims
- Class Certification
- General and Specific Causation Analyses
- Pretrial Consulting
- Trial Strategy Support
Risk Communication
- Perceptions of Risk
- Health Concerns/Indignation Level Matrix
ICTM has investigated causes of hundreds of perceived and real INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND AIR QUALITY problems, including:
Mold/fungi
Emissions from sterilizing/disinfecting chemicals
Chemical emissions during renovations
Office equipment emissions
Pesticides
Metal fumes
Metal-working fluids
Laboratory and cleaning chemicals
Fiberglass and other insulation materials, and
Psycho-social factors
Regulatory Compliance Services
- Third Party Review
- Scientific and Technical Support
- Risk Assessments
Legal Nurse Consulting
- Medical Records Analysis
- Literature Search and Analysis
- Demonstrative Evidence
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Our standard consulting rate for a medical doctor is $385 an hour. However, on all matters we give our clients not-to-exceed estimates budgeted by task, with tasks being performed by appropriate professionals at competitive market hourly rates.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 425
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 490
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 490
