Expert witness and reviewer for OB/GYN medical malpractice cases.  Medical Expert Witness; areas include High-Risk Obstetrics; Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery; Obstetric and Gynecologic complications; Hysteroscopy; Laparoscopy; Lasers; Infertility; Hysterectomy; Cesarean Section; Birth Injury; Medical Malpractice; Sterilization; Bladder and Rectal repair; Incontinence; Women's Health issues

Medical Expert Witness; areas include High-Risk Obstetrics; Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery; Obstetric and Gynecologic complications; Hysteroscopy; Laparoscopy; Lasers; Infertility; Hysterectomy; Cesarean Section; Birth Injury; Medical Malpractice; Sterilization; Bladder and Rectal repair; Incontinence; Women's Health issues

Expert reviewer and witness for OB/GYN medical malpractice, HMO liability, laser surgery, operative laparoscopy, tobacco liability, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, cesarean section, sterilization, contraception, infertility, hysteroscopy, hysterectomy, womens health issues, bladder repair, incontinence, credentialing. California-based. Teaching faculty Med Ctr; Associate Clinical Professor at University of California,medical school. Past-president OB/GYN group practice.

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

MEDICAL SCHOOL

• University of Illinois Urbana, Illinois 8/74 - 6/75
• University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois 8/75 - 6/78 Degree: M.D.

RESIDENCY

• University of Arkansas Hospital Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Internship-OB/GYN 7/78 - 6/79
  • Residency-OB/GYN 7/79 - 6/82
• BOARD CERTIFIED- 12/06/84

OTHER EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree (Summa cum laude; Valedictorian) in Information Technology from California Baptist University 1999
• Elected to ALPHA CHI (national honor society);
• Microsoft Certified Product Specialist, 1998

LICENSES

• Arkansas
• California

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Assistant researcher in the following clinical drug studies: UPJOHN F2a-15 THAM prostaglandin for post-partum hemorrhage HOECHST-ROUSSEL CEFOTAXIME- third-generation cephalosporin for pelvic inflammatory disease SMITH-KLINE-FRENCH (CEFTIZOXIME)- third-generation cephalosporin for infection prophylaxis for cesarean sections Double-blind study comparing metronidazole with clotrimazole for efficacy in treatment of Gardnerella vaginal infections

PRESENT POSITION
Staff faculty at a regional Medical Center, southern California, 2000-date (Private practitioner in (2) Obstetrics and Gynecology,  southern California, 2000-2003) (Private solo practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology, California 1990-2001) (Private solo practitioner in OB/GYN, Peoria, Illinois, 1982-1987) (Private group practice in OB/GYN, Riverside, California, 1987-1990)

SPECIAL INTERESTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
High-risk Obstetrics; Family planning; CO2 and fiber laser surgery (external and intra-abdominal); Condylomatous disease and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia; Video/photo-colposcopy; Office sonography, including vaginosonography; Tubal microsurgery; Premenstrual Syndrome; Vaginal Birth after Cesarean; Operative hysteroscopy; Advanced operative video-laparoscopy; General Infertility; Computer science; networking; systems engineering Fluent with Windows, Windows NT, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Front Page; Fine wine; Medicolegal expert; deposition and trial experienced.

TEACHING and OTHER SPECIALTY EXPERIENCE

• Medical student, nurse, and resident teaching 1978 - date, including extensive practical and didactic instruction
• Clinical Associate- University of Illinois School of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois, 1982 - 1987
• Co-Director of Family Practice Residency in OB/GYN at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois 1982 - 1987
• Built, owned, and operated STEPHANIE, a gourmet French-influenced restaurant in Peoria,
• Illinois, 1984-1987 (recipient of Wine Spectator's Best of Awards of Excellence)
• Staff physician (general and family medicine), MedFirst (freestanding clinics), Peoria, Illinois, 1983-1985
• Started Home Medical Diagnostics, a mail-order medical test company, 1986
• Conceived, owned, and operated PURPLE TOES, a fine wine shop in Riverside, 1988-1990
• Preceptor for University of California, Riverside Medical School, 1990-1998
• Medical Student Promotions Committee 1997-2001 (UCR Medical School)
• Member, UCR Medical School Curriculum Oversight Committee, 1998-1999
• Associate Clinical Professor, University of California, Riverside Medical School, 1997-2005
• Clinical Professor, University of California, Riverside Medical School, 2005-date
• Asst. Course Coordinator, Introduction to Patient Care, University of California, Riverside Medical School, 1997-1998
• Peer reviewer for California Medical Assn.
• Past Sr. Vice President, Business Systems and Training, Inc.
• Medical speaker for Glaxo Wellcome Pharmaceuticals, 1997-2000
• Clinical Preceptor, Physician Assistant Program, Western University of Health Sciences
• Teaching faculty, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (didactic and clinical)
• OB/GYN Resident Selection Committee, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 2004-date
• Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 2001-2002
• Clinical Associate Professor of OB/GYN, Western University of Health Sciences, current
• Assistant Clinical Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2005-date
• Adjunct Assistant Professor OB/GYN, Touro University Nevada, 2008-date
• Adjunct Professor OB/GYN, Touro University California, 2009-date
• Clinical Preceptor, A.T. Still University, Kirksville (MO) College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2005-Date
• Clinical Preceptor, West Va. School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2010
• Manuscript reviewer, NMS OB/GYN, fifth edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003
• Manuscript reviewer, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2003-date
• Medical Content Reviewer, Nucleus Medical Media, 2011 - date
• Jury Foreman, 6-day civil trial (IOTA 5 v Dobron), Riverside Superior Court, March, 2012

MEDICAL SOCIETIES and ASSOCIATIONS

• ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA (medical honorary)- elected 1977
• AMERICAN COLLEGE OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 1979- date
• AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 1974- date
• AMERICAN SOCIETY OF FORENSIC OB/GYNS 1998- date-President, 2000
• AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LAW, MEDICINE, & ETHICS 1987- 2001
• CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 1987- date
• Surveyor for CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION / INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL QUALITY Hospital and Medical Staff Survey Committee (Consolidated Accreditation and Licensure Survey), 1991-2003; recipient of 10-year service award 2001
• RIVERSIDE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY 1987- 2001
  • -Professional Liability Committee 1990- 2001; Chairman 1992-1998
  • -Committee on Maternal and Child Health 1990- 1999
• SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2001-date
  • -Medical Review Advisory Committee 2001-date; Co-Chairman 2008-date
  • -Member, Board of Directors 2007-date
  • -Finance and Strategic Planning Committee 2010-date
  • -Treasurer 2010-2011
  • -Secretary 2011-2012
  • -Executive Committee 2010-2012
• RIVERSIDE/SAN BERNARDINO OB/GYN SOCIETY 1989- date
• AMERICAN ASSOCIATION GYNECOLOGIC LAPAROSCOPISTS 1986- date
• SOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS 1993-1995
• CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS 1995-1999
• PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF PEORIA (1985 - 1987)
• -President, Medical Committee
• -Executive Committee
• -Education Committee
• Advisor to RESOLVE (infertility support group) 1985 - 1986
• Advisor to ORGANIZATION FOR CESAREAN EDUCATION AND PREVENTION 1982-1987
• Advisor to CHILDBIRTH AND PARENTING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 1982 - 1987
• Diplomate of AMERICAN BOARD OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 1984
• Member, Board of Directors, RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN IPA 1989-1994
  • -Vice President, 1992 - 1994
  • -Chairman, Subcommittee to study Conflict of Interest/ Confidentiality for Board Members and Employees 1992
  • -Utilization Review Committee 1989-1997
  • -Medical Review Committee 1989-1996
• Past member of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS STATE, and PEORIA MEDICAL SOCIETIES
• CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Certification in Continuing Medical Education
• AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Physician's Recognition Award for Continuing
• Medical Education 1993-1997
• Member, Board of Directors, INLAND EMPIRE OB/GYN IPA, 1997-2001
  • -Vice-Chairman, 1998-2001
  • -Scope of Services and Compensation Committees
• AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVES 1998-2000
• Verified Recommended Expert, A.M. Best Company, 2007-date
• San Bernardino County Medical Society Advisory Board to Southern California Physician magazine, 2008-2010
• Member, Board of Directors, Inland Empire Electronic Health Record Resource Center, 2010-date
• Certified Expert Witness for Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Division, 2008-date

CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES and AWARDS

• Member, Exec. Board, EXECUTIVE 2000 (medical-business-community liaison group), 1990-1992
• Member, Nominating Committee, EXECUTIVE 2000, 1992
• Member, Board of Directors, RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 1990-1996
• Chairman, Health Education Committee, RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 1990- 1996
• Member, Board of Directors, RIVERSIDE COUNTY PHILHARMONIC 1990- 1993
• Moderator for Medical Education seminars for the public, VIP PROGRAM and RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 1990- 1996
• Member, Health Consultation Committee for RIVERSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 1993-97
• Recipient, Chamber of Commerce First Place Award for Riverside Beautification, 1992
• Recipient, Old Riverside Foundation Restoration & Preservation Award, 1992
• Sponsor and Participant in 3rd Annual Survive Food Bank Show, Riverside, 1993
• Member, Riverside City Tobacco Control Force, 1994
• Staff Physician, RCH Woman's Health Screening Clinic, 1993
• Charter Member, Cardiac 2000 Club, RCH Foundation, 1994
• Member, Organizational Board for Women's Health Day, 1995-1996
• Board member and Parliamentarian, PTA, Alcott Elementary School, 1997-1998
• Board member and Parliamentarian, PTSA, Gage Middle School, 1997-2000
• School Site Council Board Member, Polytechnic High School, 1998-2000
• Certificate of Distinction, American Kidney Fund Board of Trustees
• GIVE (Glaxo Wellcome’s Investment in Volunteer Excellence) award, 1999
• Polytechnic Digital High School Committee, 1999-2000
• Award of Excellence for clinical teaching, Western University Physician Assistant Class of 2003
• Award for Teaching Dedication for Western University medical students, 2006
• Top 10% of peer reviewers for Obstetrics and Gynecology award – 2006
• Top 10% of peer reviewers for Obstetrics and Gynecology award – 2009
• Top 10% of peer reviewers for Obstetrics and Gynecology award – 2010
• Top 10% of peer reviewers for Obstetrics and Gynecology award – 2011
• Golden Apple Award for OB/GYN teaching, Arrowhead Regional Med. Center, 2007
• Annual Medical Staff Leadership Award, Arrowhead Regional Med. Center, 2009
• Mission Leadership Award, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 2010

STAFF APPOINTMENTS

• Active Staff and Vice-Chairman OB/GYN Department, Methodist Medical Center,Peoria, Illinois, 1982 - 1987
• Courtesy Staff, St. Francis and Proctor Hospitals, Peoria, Illinois, 1982 - 1987
• Active Staff, Parkview Hospital, Riverside, California, 1992-2001; Courtesy Staff, 1987-1990, 2001-2002
• Active Staff, Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, California, 1987 - 2001
  • -Vice-Chairman OB/GYN Department 1995-1996
  • -Secretary/Treasurer of the Medical Staff 1997-2001
  • -Chairman, Credentials Committee 2000-2001
• Active Staff, Redlands Community Hospital, 2000-2005
• Affiliate Staff, Redlands Community Hospital, 2005-2007
• Courtesy Staff/teaching faculty, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, California, 2000-2001
• Active Staff/teaching faculty, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, California, 2001-date
  • -Vice-Chairman OB/GYN Department 2003-date
  • -Secretary/Treasurer of the Medical Staff, 2010-2011
  • -President-Elect of the Medical Staff, 2011
  • -President of the Medical Staff, 2012-2014
• Courtesy Staff, Riverside County Regional Medical Center, Moreno Valley, California, 2007-2011

COMMITTEES

Methodist Medical Center

• Infection Control
• Credentials
• Bridge Committee for fetal/newborn loss
• Bioethics
• Planning and Development
• Osteoporosis study committee
• CME Committee; Medical Library Committee
• Cancer Coordinating
• Medical Student Promotions (Peoria School of Medicine)
• Epidural Anesthesia Development Committee
• Infertility Clinic Committee
• Committee for development of VBAC protocol
• Riverside Community Hospital
• Operating Room Committee
• Surgical Committee
• Obstetrical Unit Committee
• Quality Improvement (Assurance) Committee
• Utilization Review Committee (Riverside Community Health Plan-Riverside Physician Network)
• Medical Review Committee (Riverside Community Health Plan-Riverside Physician Network)
• Chairman, OB/GYN Clinical Committee (Riverside Physician Network)
• RCH representative to the AMA Hospital Medical Staff Section
• RCH representative to the CMA Hospital Medical Staff Section
• Ad hoc committee for OB Protocols
• Ad hoc committee for OR Block Scheduling
• Ad hoc committee for development of OB Quality Improvement indicators
• Subcommittee for study of COBRA OB regulations
• Ad hoc committee for implementation of "Paperless" hospital information system
• Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality Committee
• Chairman, Laser Committee
• Established Operative Laparoscopy/Laser Laparoscopy, VBAC, and Gynecologic Laser programs
• RCH Medical Service Organization Task Force
• Medical Advisory Board, RCH SurgiCenter
• Bylaws Committee
• Vice-Chairman, OB-GYN Department, 1994-1996
• Committee for Hospital Computerization
• OB/GYN Quality Review Committee
• Committee for Reorganization of the Medical Staff
• Medical Staff Secretary/Treasurer, 1997-2001
• Executive Committee, 1997-2001
• Search Committee, Operating Room Supervisor, 1998
• Search Committee, Senior Vice-President for Medical Affairs, 1998
• OB-GYN Hospital-Medical Staff Liaison Committee, 1998
• Credentials Committee, 1998-2001
  • -Chairman, 2000-2001
• Quality Council, 1998-2001
• Ad hoc Committee for Student and Resident education
• Chairman, Finance Committee
• Parkview Community Hospital
• Judicial Review Committee, 6/92
• Operating Room Committee
• Consultant for JCAHO Survey, 1993
• Nominating Committee, OB-GYN Department
• OB-GYN Department Quality Review Committee
• Cesarean rate study Committee
• Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
• Operative and Other Invasive Procedures Committee
• Utilization Management Committee
  • -Chairman 2006-2012
• Health Information Management Committee
  • -Chairman 2006-2012
• Credentials Committee 2004-date
  • -Chairman 2008-2012
• Physician Advisory Committee on Electronic Medical Record
• Bylaws Committee 2001-date
  • -Chairman 2011
• Computerized Order Entry Committee
• Operating Room Task Force
• Quality Management Committee
  • -Vice-Chairman 2010-2011
• Medical Executive Committee 2010-date
  • -Chairman 2012-2014
• Nominating Committee 2011-date; Chairman 2012-2014
• Vice-Chairman OB/GYN Department 2003-date
• Secretary/Treasurer of the Medical Staff, 2010-2011
• President-Elect of the Medical Staff, 2011
• President of the Medical Staff, 2012-2014
• Forms Committee
• Sub-Committee on Peer Review Redesign, Chairman 2010-date
• Quality Management Task Force on Histories and Physicals – Vice-Chairman, 2011
• Joint Conference Committee 2011-2016

PRESENT POSITION

• Active Staff / faculty and Vice-Chairman of Women’s Health at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center,
• Colton, San Bernardino County, California, 2001-date
• Courtesy Staff, Riverside County Regional Medical Center, Moreno Valley, California, 2007-2011
• (Affiliate Staff, Redlands Community Hospital, 2005)
• (Private practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Redlands, California, 2000-2004)
• (Private solo practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Riverside, California 1990-2001)
• (Private solo practitioner in OB/GYN, Peoria, Illinois, 1982-1987)
• (Private group practice in OB/GYN, Riverside, California, 1987-1990)

SPECIAL INTERESTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High-risk Obstetrics
• Operative gynecology, including pelvic reconstructive surgery and operative laparoscopy
• Family planning
• Computer science

FEE SCHEDULE

• Expert Designation Fee- $1,000
• Retainer Policy- $2,000
• Non-Testimonial- $400.00 per hour (expedited fee- $475.00 per hour)
• Testimonial- $430.00 per hour (rates are subject to change based on location; specifics available upon request)
• Travel- at cost
• Miscellaneous- at cost