Degrees and Licenses: MD; FACP; FACN; Dipl, Bds: Int Med, Nephrology, Nutrition

Honors: Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology

Specialties: Internal Medicine, Dialysis (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal CAPD). Kidney Disease. Nutrition. Obesity, TPN, Critical Care, Hypertension, Geriatrics/Nursing Home Care, Medical/Legal Quality Assurance, Individual Case Review, PI & Malpractice. Extensive Research Background. Internationally recognized expert in Internal Medicine, Dialysis, Kidney Disease, TPN & Nutrition.

Education: AB, Columbia Univ; MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Internship & Residency, Hospital of University of Penn; Board Certificates: Internal Medicine 1971; Nephrology 1976; Clinical Nutrition 1981

Previous Positions and Appointments: Full-time Assoc Professor of Medicine (In-Residence) UCLA School of Medicine 1973-1983

Honors and Awards: Fellow Amer College of Physicians (FACP), Fellow Amer College of Nutrition (FACN). Certified Nutrition Support Physican (CNSP). Who's Who in Medicine

Number of Publications: 80+ peer reviewed Journals, Book Chapters, Reviews; Editorial Board: 6 Medical Journals Reviewer: 15 Journals; Invited Lecturer & Visiting Professor at numerous National and 30+ International Meetings. Articulate Presenter.

Consulting/Expert Witness Experience, Civil: Extensive consulting experience, record review, Medical/Legal testimony, plaintiff and defense.