Rheumatology Experts
Praxis Med Experts offers highly qualified Rheumatology specialists as Medical Expert Witnesses. Our experts bring extensive experience in diagnosing and managing autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, and other complex rheumatic conditions. With a deep understanding of clinical standards of care and evidence-based treatment protocols, they excel at analyzing medical records, identifying deviations in diagnosis or management, and delivering clear, objective, and defensible expert testimony in legal matters.
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Autoimmune Disorders
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Osteoarthritis
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Fibromyalgia
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Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
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Gout & Crystal-Induced Arthritis
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Psoriatic Arthritis
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Chronic Pain Syndromes
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Vasculitis
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Scleroderma
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Connective Tissue Diseases
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Standards of Care in Rheumatology
Areas of Expertise
Our Rheumatology expert witnesses cover a broad range of cases, including:
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Board-Certified Rheumatologist, Internist & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist. (DO)
6+ years in practice
The expert is a board-certified rheumatologist, internist, and lifestyle medicine specialist with six years of experience in rheumatology. She completed her fellowship at Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital, where she gained specialized expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound and rheumatologic diagnostics.
Passionate about education and mentorship, the expert has been recognized for excellence in teaching and has served in leadership roles in medical education, including Director of Medical Education for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at San Ysidro Health Clinic.
She currently practices as a rheumatologist in a multi-specialty group and works as a hospitalist at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Her areas of expertise include autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, and advanced joint procedures such as musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided injections and arthrocentesis.
Specialty Focus: Rheumatology, Internist, Lifestyle Medicine, Autoimmune Diseases, Inflammatory Arthritis, Musculoskeletal Pain, and Advanced Joint Procedures.
Education:
DO - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship & Residency (Internal Medicine) - Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Fellowship (Rheumatology) - Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital
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