Expert Details
Neonatology
ID: 735293
Maryland, USA
The expert has served as a consultant to legal firms representing potential malpractice cases involving neonatal cases. While the majority has been for the defense attorneys, the expert has also worked with plaintiff attorneys. His work has been to review medical records, write opinions, and has been deposed several times.
The expert has directed two tertiary level neonatal intensive care units. He has a focus on quality improvement with interests in neonatal resuscitation, decreasing length of stay, reducing chronic lung disease, the judicious use of antibiotics, and decreasing the frequency of non-actionable (nuisance) alarms in NICU.
Have interacted with industry and financial firms regarding trends in neonatal care such as drugs, equipment.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2003 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Master of Business Administration | Institution: University of Baltimore |
| Year: 1983 | Degree: Fellow | Subject: Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine | Institution: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) |
| Year: 1981 | Degree: Resident | Subject: Residency in Pediatrics | Institution: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) |
| Year: 1978 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: New York University School of Medicine |
| Year: 1974 | Degree: BA | Subject: Biology | Institution: New York University, Washington Square College of Arts and Science |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2003 to 2019 | Employer: | Title: Attending Neonatologist | Department: Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology |
Responsibilities:Provide clinical care to sick and premature neonates. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2018 | Employer: Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Title: Director, Division of Neonatology | Department: Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology |
Responsibilities:Provided administrative oversight for the Division including quality improvement, clinical research, and direct clinical care for sick and preterm neonates. Participated with outside organizations to promote the health and well being of newborns |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2003 | Employer: FDA | Title: Medical Reviewer | Department: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research |
Responsibilities:Reviewed NDAs as well as other related reviews. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2002 | Employer: Pediatrix Medical Group | Title: Director, Division of Neonatology | Department: Pediatrics |
Responsibilities:Served as medical director for Pediatrix Medical Group (now Mednax) as St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore. Provided administrative oversight for the Division including quality improvement, clinical research, and direct clinical care for sick and preterm neonates. Participated with outside organizations to promote the health and well being of newborns. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1986 to 1998 | Employer: St. Agnes Hospital | Title: Director, Division of Neonatology | Department: Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology |
Responsibilities:Provided administrative oversight for the Division including quality improvement, clinical research, and direct clinical care for sick and preterm neonates. Participated with outside organizations to promote the health and well being of newborns. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 1986 | Employer: St. Agnes Hospital | Title: Staff Neonatologist | Department: Pediatrics |
Responsibilities:Provided direct clinical care to newborns in the regular nursery and neonatal intensive are unit. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| President, American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter Vice President, American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter Secretary/Treasurer, American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter Chairman, Committee on Fetus and Newborn, American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter Member, Committee on Fetus and Newborn, American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Licensed to practice medicine in Maryland: 1989 - Present: Neonatal Resuscitation Program 1985 - Present: American Board of Pediatrics, sub-board in Neonatal- Perinatal Medicine, 1985 1983 - Present: American Board of Pediatrics, 1983 |
| Professional Appointments |
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| 1984 - Present: Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine 1984 - 2010: Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2010 – Present: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Recognized as a “Top Doctor” Baltimore Magazine, in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (5 years) Pediatrician of the Year, American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter Leadership Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| The expert has reviewed medical records, written reports, and provided depositions for potential medical malpractice involving neonatal patients. |