Expert Details
Expert in Drowning Physiology and Resuscitation
Expert ID: 735816
Florida, USA
- Numerous peer-reviewed articles and original research focused on drowning, including lead author on national organizational practice guidelines
- Author of multiple book chapters on drowning resuscitation and lifeguarding
- Lectures and teaches internationally on the topics of drowning resuscitation and surf-related injuries
- Collaborates with the leading international researchers in the fields of drowning prevention and resuscitation
- Manages a drowning-specific research blog
- Medical director for open-water lifeguard agency
- Director of international lifeguard training organization
- Legal expert witness experience for cases concerning drowning physiology, resuscitation, and water safety
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Jacksonville, FL
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2011 | Degree: DO, MPH | Subject: Doctor of Osteppathic Medicine, Master in Publish Health | Institution: Nova Southeastern University |
| Year: 2014 | Degree: Emergency Medicine Residency | Subject: | Institution: University of Florida-Jacksonville |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2014 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine | Department: Emergency Medicine | Responsibilities: Management of Emergency Department including critical care, resuscitation, and trauma center. Oversight of residents. |
| Years: 2015 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Deputy Medical Director | Department: | Responsibilities: Oversight and education of critical care flight nurses and paramedics |
| Years: 2015 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Medical Director | Department: | Responsibilities: Development of medical protocols for ocean lifeguards |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Board of Emergency Physicians (2015-Present) American College of Emergency Physicians (2014-Present) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Board Certification in Emergency Medicine (2014), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (2011), Master of Public Health (2011) |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Florida (2014-Present) Deputy Medical Director, TraumaOne Flight Services (2015-Present) Honorary Member, International Drowning Researchers Alliance (2015-Present) Medical Director, Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue (2015-Present) Medical Advisor, Volunteer Life Saving Corps (2015-Present) Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine, UF Jacksonville (2013-2014) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Duval County Medical Society Philip H. Gilbert Young Physician Leadership Award Special Information Publisher’s Association: Best Instructional Reporting, Drowning in the adult population: Emergency department resuscitation and treatment. Emergency Medicine Practice Distinguished Young Faculty Member (UF-Jacksonville Emergency Medicine) Pediatric ICU 2nd Year Resident of the Year (UF-Jacksonville Emergency Medicine) First Year Resident of the Year (UF-Jacksonville Emergency Medicine) Patient Satisfaction Award (UF-Jacksonville Emergency Medicine) |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Board Certification, Emergency Medicine (2015) Emergency Medicine Residency completion (2014) Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine (2013) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has been lead author or collaborator on over 20 international publications on drowning, including original research, book chapters, and practice guidelines |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Retained in multiple cases, both plaintiff and defense, concerning drowning physiology, resuscitation, lifeguarding, and water safety. |