Ph.D. in Biology/Physiology, medical device expert with more than 25 years experience inventing, designing, obtaining F 510(k) clearance for Class I & II medical devices for pulmonary, cardiac, neonatal & gastroenterology applications, including drugs. Entrepreneur, raising capital, owner of medical device company manufacturing & selling diagnostic & clinical instruments. Presently, designing & implementing protocols, identifying thought leaders to implement Class III & IV clinical studies.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Ph.D. in Biology/Physiology; Registered Respiratory Therapist; Director of Approved Resiratory Therapy Program; NIH/SBIR grants committee member; Member ANSI Z79 & ASTM F29 committee developing & promulgating medical device standards for ventilators, compressed gases, humidifiers, nebulizers, alarms, gas analyzers, airways, tubes & catheters. 17 publications in peer review journals, author in pulmonary medicine textbooks, international & national lecturer at scientific symposium, expert witness for medical device failures. Cofounder & Director National Emphysema Foundation
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Co-founder Computers in Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pulmonary Medicine.
Former member American Thoracic Society; Society of Critical Care Medicine; American Lung Association; American Association of Respiratory Care; American Physiology Society; ASTM & ANSI.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Many Professor & Adjunct Professor positions teaching medical students, housestaff, nurses and allied health practitioners cardiopulmonary physiology, clinical application of mechanical ventilation, computer application & montioring in the OR, ER & ICU at national & international academic & medical centers.
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: At least on 24 occasions.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Airway, ventilator, anesthesia, critical care & drug related untoward events.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: About 6 occasions.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 3/2007
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 2 occasions.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 2 occasions.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 25 years, but just recently active.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: All of the above
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $350.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $300.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $450.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $600.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Door to door travel; phone & research time; office expenses.
