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Elliott M. Stein, M.D
Mill Valley, California
535 Midvalle Way, 94941


Contact:  Elliott M. Stein, M.D.
www.elliottsteinmd.com
415-672-9352 Or Toll Free
geripsych@aol.com
535 Midvalle Way
Mill Valley, California 94941

Contact:  Elliott M. Stein, M.D.
www.elliottsteinmd.com
415-672-9352
geripsych@aol.com
Dr. Elliott Stein, has specialized in Geriatric Psychiatry, for more than 40 years.
Dr. Stein is available to serve as an Expert Witness / Consultant, do legal and forensic record reviews, consultation, and assessments concerning psychiatric issues in older individuals, including testamentary capacity, undue influence, and contested Wills & Trusts.
Information:  
Alzheimers Disease,  Assisted Living,  Contested Wills, Trusts, Estates,  Dementia,  Forensic Psychiatry,  Geriatrics,  Medical,  Medicare,  Nursing Homes,  Psychiatry,  Psychopharmacology, 


Dr. Elliott Stein, has specialized in Geriatric Psychiatry, for more than 40 years.
Dr. Stein is available to serve as an Expert Witness / Consultant, do legal and forensic record reviews, consultation, and assessments concerning psychiatric issues in older individuals, including testamentary capacity, undue influence, and contested Wills & Trusts.

RehabMed South Stay In Step SCI Recovery
Tampa, Florida
10500 University Center Dr Suite 130, 33612


Contact:  Dr. John L Merritt
www.RehabMedSouth.com
813-368-7757 Or Toll Free
rehabmedsouth@gmail.com
Stay In Step SCI Recovery
10500 University Center Dr Suite 130
Tampa, Florida 33612

Contact:  Dr. John L Merritt
www.RehabMedSouth.com
813-368-7757
rehabmedsouth@gmail.com
An active practicing physician and researcher, Professor of Neurology and Medicine at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Medicine. He has served as an expert witness for over 20 years in complex, challenging, high award- high value cases for spinal cord injury, brain injury, catastrophic injuries, an expert for plaintiff and defense.
Information:  
Brain Damage Injury,  Brain Injuries,  Life Care Planning,  Nursing Homes,  Physical Medicine,  Rehabilitation,  Spinal Injury,  Standard of Care, 


An active practicing physician and researcher, Professor of Neurology and Medicine at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Medicine. He has served as an expert witness for over 20 years in complex, challenging, high award- high value cases for spinal cord injury, brain injury, catastrophic injuries, an expert for plaintiff and defense.

Georgia Persky Consulting
Bedford, New York
14 Carey Drive, 10506


Contact:  Georgia J Persky, RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC
www.georgiapersky.com
914-552-2277 Or Toll Free
gjpersky@gmail.com
14 Carey Drive
Bedford, New York 10506

Contact:  Georgia J Persky, RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC
www.georgiapersky.com
914-552-2277
gjpersky@gmail.com

Georgia Persky's CV


For over 25 years, Dr. Persky served as the Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services in four different acute care hospitals, and functioned as a leader, educator and clinical mentor for the organizations she has served. In addition, she has 15 years of surgical and perioperative experience in staff and management positions in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. She is proficient in a broad range of clinical standards of care as well as in modern care processes and systems that impact patient care.
Information:  
Hospitals,  Legal Nurse Consultant,  Medical Malpractice,  Nursing,  Nursing Homes, 


Georgia Persky's CV


For over 25 years, Dr. Persky served as the Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services in four different acute care hospitals, and functioned as a leader, educator and clinical mentor for the organizations she has served. In addition, she has 15 years of surgical and perioperative experience in staff and management positions in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. She is proficient in a broad range of clinical standards of care as well as in modern care processes and systems that impact patient care.

Consultants In Medicine, PLLC
New Providence, New Jersey
P.O. Box 1049, 07974


Contact:  Aldo A. Arpaia, MD, FACP
www.consultantsinmedicine.com
848-241-4463 Or Toll Free
consultantsinmed@icloud.com
P.O. Box 1049
New Providence, New Jersey 07974

Contact:  Aldo A. Arpaia, MD, FACP
www.consultantsinmedicine.com
848-241-4463
consultantsinmed@icloud.com

Aldo Arpaia's CV


Specializing in Internal medicine and Geriatrics I have maintained continuous board certification in Internal Medicine since 1997 and I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians since 1997. I have over 30 years of academic and private practice experience in hospital, ambulatory medicine and nursing home care. I have an active Internal Medicine practice in the New York tristate area since 1997 and have been providing care to the elderly since 1995. I am a Clinical Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine, New York and I am the Medical Director of the Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island, New York.

My unique skill set, experience and training give me the expertise to opine on a variety of clinical cases in medicine as well as other specialties including nursing home care, long term care management of the elderly in the community as well as transitions of care.

I am objective, straight forward and will provide you with clear unbiased reports to help navigate complex medical cases.

I have been providing expert consultation for plaintiff and defense attorneys, insurance companies, and third parties. I am committed to providing quality consulting services when called upon. Please don't hesitate to call and inquire about how I may be of service.
Information:  
Assisted Living,  General Practice,  Geriatrics,  Gerontology,  Health Care,  Health Care Quality Assurance,  Internal Medicine,  Litigation Consulting,  Medical Malpractice,  Nursing Homes,  Wound Care, 


Aldo Arpaia's CV


Specializing in Internal medicine and Geriatrics I have maintained continuous board certification in Internal Medicine since 1997 and I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians since 1997. I have over 30 years of academic and private practice experience in hospital, ambulatory medicine and nursing home care. I have an active Internal Medicine practice in the New York tristate area since 1997 and have been providing care to the elderly since 1995. I am a Clinical Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine, New York and I am the Medical Director of the Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island, New York.

My unique skill set, experience and training give me the expertise to opine on a variety of clinical cases in medicine as well as other specialties including nursing home care, long term care management of the elderly in the community as well as transitions of care.

I am objective, straight forward and will provide you with clear unbiased reports to help navigate complex medical cases.

I have been providing expert consultation for plaintiff and defense attorneys, insurance companies, and third parties. I am committed to providing quality consulting services when called upon. Please don't hesitate to call and inquire about how I may be of service.

Neal C. Buddensiek, MD, DNBPAS, HMDC, CMD, WCC
Roseville, Minnesota
1915 Minnesota Highway 36 West, 55113


Contact:  Neal C. Buddensiek, MD, DNBPAS, HMDC, CMD, WCC

651-295-8844 Or Toll Free

1915 Minnesota Highway 36 West
Roseville, Minnesota 55113

Contact:  Neal C. Buddensiek, MD, DNBPAS, HMDC, CMD, WCC

651-295-8844

16+ years practicing Internal Medicine, 10+ years practicing as an attending physician in post-acute care. Expert in long-term care medical and administrative oversight (8 skilled nursing facility medical directorships; 1000+ resident chart reviews for safety and quality control). Expert in assisted living medical and administrative oversight (5 assisted living facility medical directorships; 500+ resident chart reviews for safety and quality control). Expert in hospice medical and administrative oversight (2 hospice agency medical directorships; average daily census 400+ hospice patients, 3 Midwestern states). Five years teaching Internal Medicine residents and nurse practitioners about nursing home and residential care. Chief Medical Officer for one of the largest Catholic Long-Term Care/Senior Living companies in the United States (26 skilled nursing facilities comprising 2,100+ beds, 28 assisted living facilities comprising 2,100+ units, 5 Midwestern states). Holds active medical licenses in multiple Midwestern states.
Information:  
Assisted Living,  COVID 19,  Geriatrics,  Internal Medicine,  Long Term Care,  Medical Malpractice,  Nursing Homes,  Post Acute Care ,  Pressure Injuries,  Skilled Nursing Home,  Suicide,  Wound Care,  Wrongful Death, 


16+ years practicing Internal Medicine, 10+ years practicing as an attending physician in post-acute care. Expert in long-term care medical and administrative oversight (8 skilled nursing facility medical directorships; 1000+ resident chart reviews for safety and quality control). Expert in assisted living medical and administrative oversight (5 assisted living facility medical directorships; 500+ resident chart reviews for safety and quality control). Expert in hospice medical and administrative oversight (2 hospice agency medical directorships; average daily census 400+ hospice patients, 3 Midwestern states). Five years teaching Internal Medicine residents and nurse practitioners about nursing home and residential care. Chief Medical Officer for one of the largest Catholic Long-Term Care/Senior Living companies in the United States (26 skilled nursing facilities comprising 2,100+ beds, 28 assisted living facilities comprising 2,100+ units, 5 Midwestern states). Holds active medical licenses in multiple Midwestern states.

Sedlik Legal Consulting
White Lake, Michigan
, 48383


Contact:  Amanda Sedlik, MSHI, BSN, RN

586-330-0044 Or Toll Free
Amanda@SedlikLegalConsulting.com

White Lake, Michigan 48383

Contact:  Amanda Sedlik, MSHI, BSN, RN

586-330-0044
Amanda@SedlikLegalConsulting.com

Amanda Sedlik's CV


Brief Professional Overview:
▪ Registered Nurse with over 18 years of healthcare informatics/technology (2006) & over 25 years of healthcare experience (1999). I held healthcare roles as a bedside RN, in clinical management, as an electronic health record (EHR) analyst & project manager, and in executive-level positions within the health information technology profession.
▪ Extremely versed in overall healthcare and can look at cases with various healthcare lenses because of my strong, diverse background. As a leader, I was asked to review multiple cases to assist with standards of care, defendant identification, EHR standards, documentation, and much more.
▪ Reviewed multiple cases related to clinical standards of care, screening for merit, defendant identification, locating experts, organization & summarization of the medical record, and relevant document recommendations.
▪ Reviewed over 40 cases related to electronic health records in previous roles to provide internal legal teams insight and visibility into the electronic health record including how it was built, safety & security measures in place, when updates/upgrades were completed, documentation standards of care, defendant identification, and much more.

Highlights of Experience:

*Expert Witness Consulting
● Electronic Health Record (EHR) Expert
● Screen/Investigate a Case for Merit
● Review & Summarization of Medical Records
● Organization of Medical Records
● Identification of Potential Defendants
● Identification of Relevant Records or Documentation
● Identification of Standards of Care
● Conduct Client & Witness Interviews
● Prep Witnesses & Experts
● Locate Experts
● Attend Medical Examinations
Information:  
Assisted Living,  Health Care,  Hospitals,  Legal Nurse Consultant,  Medical Malpractice,  Nursing,  Nursing Homes,  Senior Care, 


Amanda Sedlik's CV


Brief Professional Overview:
▪ Registered Nurse with over 18 years of healthcare informatics/technology (2006) & over 25 years of healthcare experience (1999). I held healthcare roles as a bedside RN, in clinical management, as an electronic health record (EHR) analyst & project manager, and in executive-level positions within the health information technology profession.
▪ Extremely versed in overall healthcare and can look at cases with various healthcare lenses because of my strong, diverse background. As a leader, I was asked to review multiple cases to assist with standards of care, defendant identification, EHR standards, documentation, and much more.
▪ Reviewed multiple cases related to clinical standards of care, screening for merit, defendant identification, locating experts, organization & summarization of the medical record, and relevant document recommendations.
▪ Reviewed over 40 cases related to electronic health records in previous roles to provide internal legal teams insight and visibility into the electronic health record including how it was built, safety & security measures in place, when updates/upgrades were completed, documentation standards of care, defendant identification, and much more.

Highlights of Experience:

*Expert Witness Consulting
● Electronic Health Record (EHR) Expert
● Screen/Investigate a Case for Merit
● Review & Summarization of Medical Records
● Organization of Medical Records
● Identification of Potential Defendants
● Identification of Relevant Records or Documentation
● Identification of Standards of Care
● Conduct Client & Witness Interviews
● Prep Witnesses & Experts
● Locate Experts
● Attend Medical Examinations

Susan E. Wozniak, MD, MBA, FAPWHc, FAIHM, CMD
Baltimore, Maryland
111 Hamlet Hill Road, 21210


111 Hamlet Hill Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21210

Susan Wozniak's CV


Dr. Wozniak practices in post-acute care medicine & geriatric surgery. She has a special interest in wound care prevention, diagnosis and treatment. She maintains an active wound care clinical practice. She is published in peer reviewed medical journals and regularly presents at national and international wound conferences. She is Fellow-Certified from the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing. She is a Certified Medical Director by the American Board of Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Medicine.

Dr. Wozniak has reviewed many different wound related cases; the top 3 categories: 1. Facility acquired pressure injury, 2. Delayed wound diagnosis and management, 3. Wound causation & nursing home breaches in wound prevention protocols.

Education:
MD , Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine; Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Organization Management, Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University; BS, Biochemistry (major), Biology (minor)), Texas Tech University, Honors College; BA, Spanish (major), German (minor), Texas Tech University, Honors College
Information:  
Burn Injury,  Geriatrics,  Hyperbaric Medicine,  Nursing Homes,  Post Acute Care ,  Pressure Injuries,  Wound Care, 


Susan Wozniak's CV


Dr. Wozniak practices in post-acute care medicine & geriatric surgery. She has a special interest in wound care prevention, diagnosis and treatment. She maintains an active wound care clinical practice. She is published in peer reviewed medical journals and regularly presents at national and international wound conferences. She is Fellow-Certified from the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing. She is a Certified Medical Director by the American Board of Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Medicine.

Dr. Wozniak has reviewed many different wound related cases; the top 3 categories: 1. Facility acquired pressure injury, 2. Delayed wound diagnosis and management, 3. Wound causation & nursing home breaches in wound prevention protocols.

Education:
MD , Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine; Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Organization Management, Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University; BS, Biochemistry (major), Biology (minor)), Texas Tech University, Honors College; BA, Spanish (major), German (minor), Texas Tech University, Honors College