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  Elliott M. Stein M.D.
  Director of Psychiatry
  Jewish Home of San Francisco

  302 Silver Avenue
  San Francisco , CA 94112-
  

  Phone: (415) 672-9352
  Fax: (415) 586-9174
  Email: geripsych@aol.com
  www.elliottsteinmd.com
  

  Specialties

  I am available to serve as an expert witness, and provide legal and forensic consultation, medical record reviews, and assessments concerning psychiatric issues in older individuals, including testamentary capacity, contested wills and trusts, competence, undue influence, dementia, delirium, Alzheimer's, depression, anxiety, psychosis, nursing homes, assisted living, hospitals, psychotropic medication, Medicare.

  Degrees/Licenses

  M.D., licensed in CA and FL.

  Formal Education

  B.S., Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, 1965-1969; M.D., Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, 1969-1973; Internship and Residency, Psychiatry, Herrick Memorial Hospital, Berkeley, CA, 1973-1976.

  Reg/Lic

  Board Certified in Geriatric Psychiatry, Board Certified in Psychiatry.

  Previous/Current Position

  Director of Psychiatry for the Jewish Home of San Francisco. Previously in Private Practice of Geriatric and Older Adult Psychiatry in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida for 33 years. I have been Medical Director for the Community Mental Health Center of Miami Beach, Medical Director of an Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry program, and Medical Director of an Inpatient Mood Disorder program, as well as consulting at Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and other facilities. Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California San Francisco, School of Medicine.

  Honors/Awards

  Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. In 1997, given the Founder’s Award by the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry for contributions to the field, only the 3rd recipient in 20 years. In 2001, given the Weinberg Memorial Award in Geriatric Psychiatry by the American Psychiatric Association, their highest award in Geriatric Psychiatry. ln 2003, was the first recipient of the Clinician of the Year Award from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. In 2004, given Distinguished Alumnus Award by the University of Miami School of Medicine. Listed in Best Doctors in America continuously since 1992. Board of Directors (1982-1985) and twice elected President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (1985-1987). Treasurer of the International PsychoGeriatric Association (1989-1993), on Board of Directors (1993-1997), and Member of the Task Force on Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence.

  Prof. Affil.

  American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, Northern California Psychiatric Society, American Geriatrics Society, Gerontological Association of America.

  Publications

  Author/co-author of multiple books and book chapters, and articles in the professional literature. Lecturer at local, regional, national, and international conferences. Recent publications include "Geriatric Psychiatric Outpatient Care: The Private Practice Model in the USA", in the textbook Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry, 3rd Edition (2011), and "Does your client have testamentary capacity? Mental health and memory issues that affect estate planning." California Trusts and Estates Quarterly, 17 (2), 2011.

  Prior Expert

  Legal consultation regarding Geriatric Psychiatry matters in more than 30 cases. I have worked with attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

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  Debra Phairas
  President
  Practice & Liability Consultants, LLC

  461 Second Street, #229
  San Francisco , CA 94107-
  

  Phone: (415) 764-4800
  Fax: (415) 764-4802
  Email: dphairas@practiceconsultants.net
  www.practiceconsultants.net
  

  Specialties

  Medical Practice Valuations, Partnership Dissolutions, Medical Malpractice Cases Due to Practice or Risk Management.

  Degrees/Licenses

  BS; MBA Graduate work, Health Services Administration.

• David F. Goldsmith PhD
  Associate Research Professor
  Dept. Environmental & Occupational Health

  The George Washington University
  2100 M Street NW, Suite 203
  Washington , DC 20052-
  

  Phone: (202) 549-1019
  Alternate: (202) 994-1734
  Fax: (202) 994-0011
  Email: eohdfg@gwumc.edu
  www.OccupationalEpi.com
  

  Specialties

  Occupational/environmental epidemiology, including Daubert and Havner/Robinson expertise; health hazards of silica, silicosis and cancer, pulmonary and auto-immune diseases; health effects of pesticides; Proposition 65; asbestos; spray painting; birth defects and drug use, cryotherapy devices; diesel exhaust.

  Degrees/Licenses

  MSPH, PhD.

  Formal Education

  BA, Sociology, Antioch College, 1972; MSPH, Epidemiology, University of North Carolina, 1977; PhD, Epidemiology, University of North Carolina, 1983.

  Previous/Current Position

  Faculty member, George Washington University, School of Public Health, Visiting Epidemiologist, Veterans Administration, Washington, DC, University of SF, University of CA, San Diego/Davis Schools of Medicine; Senior Scientist, Public Health Institute, Berkeley, CA; Special Assistant for Risk Assessment, U.S. EPA, San Francisco, CA; Epidemiologist, NIOSH, Morgantown, WV; Staff Scientist, National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC; GRA Occupational Health Studies Group, University of North Carolina; Environmental Epidemiologist, Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, NC.

  Honors/Awards

  National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Traineeship.

  Prof. Affil.

  Served as consultant or peer-reviewer for many health journals, for NIH and CDC study sections, CA Dept. Health Services, National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, Office of the Surgeon General, International Agency for Research on Cancer, EPA, CDC-NIOSH; Society for Epidemiology Research; Society for Occupational and Environmental Health-Elected Board of Councilors; International Society for Environmental Epidemiology; International Epidemiology Association; Association for Occupational and Environmental Clinics; International Society for Exposure Science.

  Publications

  60+ Peer reviewed publications; International Agency for Research on Cancer Monograph on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans--Silica and Some Silicates. Volume 42. 1986, Lyon, France, Contributing author to Science on Witness Stand, OEM Press, Beverly Farms, MA, Guidoffi TL and Rose SG, Editors, 2001.

  Prior Expert

  15+ years of consulting on cases; California, Texas, Ohio, Oregon, Nevada, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, New Jersey, Washington DC, Maryland, Louisiana and New York on silica, asbestos, construction, other hazardous exposures. Depositions, Daubert/Proposition 65 hearings, trial appearances for plaintiff and defense.

• Michael F. Sedrak M.D.
  Michael F. Sedrak, M.D., A Medical Corporation

  900 West Olympic Blvd., #31-J
  Los Angeles , CA 90015-
  

  Phone: (310) 728-0494
  Fax: (619) 209-7888
  Email: mike@sedrak.org
  expert.sedrak.org
  

  Specialties

  Includes: bariatric/breast/general/laparoscopic surgery, burns, emergency, trauma, hernia, medical peer review, case analysis, medical malpractice (screen cases for merit, medical record review, medical bill auditing, standard of care evaluation, identify medical record tampering, identify adherence or deviation from standard of care).

  Degrees/Licenses

  M.D., CA and NY.

• James E. Shepard M.D.
  President
  Shepard Medical Consultation

  1537 Fourth Street, Suite 14
  San Rafael , CA 94901-
  

  Phone: (415) 435-8354
  Fax: (415) 435-9257
  Email: jshepardmd@yahoo.com
  

  Specialties

  Expert analysis of medical diagnosis & treatment, Nephrology Dialysis & Internal Medicine. Expert witness kidney disease, dialysis, hypertension, Fluid & electrolyte problems. Transplantation. Medical Record evaluation.

  Degrees/Licenses

  BA; MD.

  Formal Education

  B.A., Bio Chem, Wesleyan University, 1955; M.D., Medicine, Cornell Med, 1959.

  Reg/Lic

  Physician & Surgeon California Lic.# G8422.

  Previous/Current Position

  Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF; Director, Satellite Dialysis Marin; Founder & Director, Marin General Dialysis.

  Honors/Awards

  Sigma Xi, Honorary Society, Fellow, American College of Physicians; Board Certified Nephrology; Board certified & re certified Internal Medicine. Commended for Clinical Excellence in Nephrology by President of Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology at Internation Society of Nephrology Singapore 2005."

  Prof. Affil.

  Marin Medical Society, American Society of Nephrology, International Society of Nephrology. American College of Physicians. Who's Who.

  Prior Expert

  Chief of Medicine, Chief of ICU, President Marin Heart Association, Chairman Med Record Committee, Scientific Advisory Board N. California Kidney Association. Founded Marin County Acute & Chronic Dialysis Units.

• Frank P. Grimaldi DDS
  General Dentist

  450 Sutter St., Suite 1619
  San Francisco , CA 94108-
  

  Phone: (415) 986-4556
  Fax: (415) 986-4610
  Email: frankgrimaldi@hotmail.com
  www.sedationdds.com
  

  Specialties

  General dentist specializing in general anesthesia, conscious sedation, full mouth reconstruction, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants & TMJ. Specializes in dental phobia and developmental disabilities.

  Degrees/Licenses

  DDS (CA) License #30060; QME License #9577; CA - GA - 1356.

• Arlene F. Hoffman DPM
  Podiatrist/Physiologist/Professor

  2100 Webster Street, Suite 202
  San Francisco , CA 94115-2375
  

  Phone: (415) 923-3535
  Fax: (415) 923-3672
  Email: arlenehoffman@AFHoffman.com
  AFHoffman.com
  

  Specialties

  Blood flow evaluation of the lower extremity; Medical evaluation and treatment of podiatric injuries; Wound healing; Perioperative evaluation; Use of pharmaceuticals and laboratory evaluation; Disease/problems affecting skin, muscles, nerves, bone and blood vessels of the lower extremity.

  Degrees/Licenses

  DPM (CA, NY, GA), PhD.

  Formal Education

  DPM, California College of Podiatric Medicine, 1976; PhD, Physiology, Downstate Medical Center, SUNY, 1966; Fellow, Immunophysiology, Stanford University Medical School, 1967; Resident, Department of Surgery, Jewish Memorial Hospital, 1977.

  Reg/Lic

  DPM; Board Certified, American Board Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine.

  Previous/Current Position

  Clinical Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Western University of Health Sciences; Professor, Podiatric Medicine, Professor and Director Basic Sciences, Chief Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory, Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs, California College of Podiatric Medicine; Chairperson, Exam Committee, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine; Board Trustee, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine; Board Trustee, American Society of Podiatric Medicine; Board Trustee, American Society of Podiatric Dermatology; Board Trustee, American Society of Podiatric Angiology; Special Editor, "The Lower Extremity"; General Editor, Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association; Editor, Yearbook of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery; Instructor, City University of New York, Stanford University Medical School and Downstate Medical Center, SUNY.

  Honors/Awards

  Meritorious Service Award, American Podiatric Medical Association; Fellow, National Academies of Practice; American Men and Women Science; Who's Who in American Science.

  Prof. Affil.

  Fellow: American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine, American Professional Wound Care Association, American Society of Podiatric Dermatology, American Society of Podiatric Medicine, Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery, National Academies of Practice, American Podiatric Medical Association.

  Publications

  Author of over 34 publications including texbook chapters, review articles and research papers. "Digital Pressure Changes Following the Postocclusive Reactive Hyperemia Test in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease."

  Prior Expert

  Record review, independent medical evaluation, deposition and court testimony for both plaintiff and defense.

• Nora Ostrofe MBA
  Manager
  HSNO

  San Francisco Headquarters
  2200 Powell Street, Suite 590
  Emeryville , CA 94608-
  

  Phone: (510) 388-4415
  Alternate: (510) 740-0376
  Fax: (510) 740-0190
  Email: nostrofe@hsno.com
  www.hsno.com
  

  Specialties

  Professional, affordable economic loss valuation in business, personal injury (including medical malpractice), wrongful death, employment, and marital litigation. Offices in Southern California also.

  Degrees/Licenses

  BA, Economics, UCLA; MBA, St. Mary's College; Certificate in Accounting, UC Berkeley; Accredited Valuation Analyst, NACVA; Certified Earnings Analyst, AREA.

• Jeffrey G. Light DDS
  Maxillofacial Prosthodontist

  2650 21st Street, Suite 3
  Sacramento , CA 95818-
  

  Phone: (916) 451-9400
  Fax: (916) 456-9157
  

  Specialties

  Specialist in prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics; Restorative dentistry; Dental malpractice; Oral implant prosthodontics; TMJ disorders; Atypical dental/facial pain; Cranial-mandibular-cervical dysfunction; Certified qualified medical examiner; Expert witness; Assistance in case presentation. Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists. Board Eligible.

  Degrees/Licenses

  BS, DDS, Lic. #30381 (CA), QME Lic. 003606.

• Robert L. Weinmann MD

  2040 Forest Avenue, Suite 4
  San Jose , CA 95128-
  

  Phone: (408) 292-0802
  Alternate: (408) 292-0804
  Fax: (408) 292-9574
  

  Specialties

  Neurology; EEG/EMG; Pain; Soft tissue; Back/neck; Head injury; Alterations in consciousness, e.g., epilepsy, seizure disorders; Cervical/lumbar radiculitis; Post-concussion; Headache; Wrongful death from brain injury; QME-AME Evaluations; Public policy on health care and managed care.

  Degrees/Licenses

  BA, MD.

  Formal Education

  BA, Yale University, 1957; MD, Med., Stanford University, 1962. MBA Program, Organizational Design and Management, 1987, San Jose State University.

  Reg/Lic

  Diplomate, American Board of EEG & Neurophysiology; Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management. Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Medicine; Diplomate, American Board of Law Enforcement Experts.

  Previous/Current Position

  Chairman, Editorial Board, CLINICAL EEG; Editorial Board, American Journal of Pain Management; President, Union of American Physicians & Dentists IPA; Past President, American Medical EEG Assoc.; Formerly, Editorial Board, CLINICAL EVOKED POTENTIALS; Formerly Chief of Neurology and EEG, 106th General Hospital, USAMC; formerly, Chairman, Neurodiagnostic Committee, O'Connor Hospital, San Jose, CA. Formerly, clinical instructor in neurology, Stanford.

  Honors/Awards

  Listed in WHO'S WHO in America (Marquis); Listed in WHO'S WHO in Medicine and Healthcare (Marquis); Listed in WHO'S WHO in The World (Marquis); Listed in the WHO'S WHO in The West (Marquis). Citation, Governor, State of California; Citation, State of Rhode Island; Service Award, California Epilepsy Society; Publications Committee Award, Santa Clara County Medical Society; Citation, Congress of the United States (Resolution); Citation, Assembly, State of California.

  Prof. Affil.

  American Academy of Neurology; American College of Forensic Examiners; California Medical Association; Santa Clara County Medical Association; California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery; American Headache Society; American Academy of Pain Management; EEG and Clinical Neuroscience Society, formerly, American Medical EEG Association; Union of American Physicians and Dentists.

  Publications

  "Post-traumatic Head Syndrome"; "How to Control Costs"; "Brain Death"; "Neurodiagnostic Testing Primer"; headache syndromes including migraine; carpal tunnel syndrome; over 100 pub./presentations including presentations to State Legislature, Congress, and at White House, Washington, D.C.

  Prior Expert

  Numerous testimony, plaintiff/applicant and defense. QME- Evaluations. Managed care, cost control, utilization review, peer review. IME - Independent Medical Evaluations.

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