Dr. A. d'Alessandro, MD, FACS is a Board Certified Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon. He served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in the New York metropolitan area for 25 years and is now the Chairman Emeritus of the department.

Dr. d'Alessandro serves as a Surgical Consultant to medical specialists, Chairmen, and Boards of Directors of several scientific companies in the United States and the European Union.

Career Highlights Include:

• Invented, developed, published, and produced surgical instrumentation for open heart surgery (distributed by a major US Manufacturer)
• Pioneered and taught minimally invasive surgery in the US & EU
• Devised a surgical technique aimed at constructing new aortic valve from the patient's own tissue
• Devised a technique for insertion of heart pacemakers with epicardial electrodes through a minithoracotomy
• Invented, performed, and published the first 2mm diagnostic & therapeutic microthoracoscopies
• Devised, propagated, and taught the technique of cholecistectomy through a single 2.5 cm minilaparoscopy incision
• Was amongst the first to perform and teach the laparoscopic technique in the US

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The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) is a non-profit organization. Its history spans more than 25 years of independent and cooperative efforts by many national organizations, all dedicated to high quality ambulatory health care. The AAAHC is a leader in ambulatory health care accreditation and serves as an advocate for the provision and documentation of high quality health services in ambulatory health care organizations. This is accomplished through the development of standards and through its survey and accreditation programs.
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Dr. Andrew Mark Rodgers, BS, MS, DC, is a National Certifed Chiropractic Expert Witness with over 34 years of experience. He has worked on over 30 malpractice cases on the proper standard of care and has recently testified in 4 cases in the last 3 years. Dr. Rodgers is available for complimentary verbal evaluations, offers expedient affidavits and cost effective testimonies and depositions for chiropractic deviation from standard of care cases nationwide. He represents both Defendant and Plaintiff.

Areas of Expertise

Malpractice cases – proving standard of care and deviations

Administrative law, state laws and honest medical protocols and billing procedures

Plaintiff/defendant expert witness testimony in trauma cases, motor vehicle cases, workers comp cases and / or slip and fall injuries

Insurance fraud

Continues very active clinical practice

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Ahern Consulting Group

Ahern Consulting's mission is to ensure that our clients achieve and sustain the highest level of financial and operational excellence.

Ahern Consulting provides guidance to all health care providers, including physician groups and hospitals. We are experts with respect to general Medicare and Health Care Billing & Payment issues with a sub-specialization in reimbursement for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) dialysis facility and Nephrology services.

Ahern Consulting assists investors, medical device and pharmaceutical manufactures and other interested parties with understanding the healthcare market and how it is influenced by the consumer and provider preference, the regulatory environment and healthcare reform.

Types of Services Offered

Health Care Facility & Physician Reimbursement Audits

Management Consulting for Renal Dialysis Facilities

Medicare Cost Report Preparation

ESRD PPS Expanded Bundle Payment Optimization

Dialysis Facility Feasibility Studies

Healthcare Market Analysis

Primary Market Studies

Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support

Informative Presentations on Health Care Reimbursement & Reform

JACK AHERN, MBA - As a seasoned Health Care Executive, Instructor, Author and Financial Manager, Jack Ahern brings to the table expertise gained by managing finances for an academic medical center, and providing guidance to physicians, hospitals, HMO’s and major academic medical centers on issues pertaining to physician and hospital billing, hospital administration, strategic planning, renal dialysis reimbursement, HIPAA, ethics, regulatory issues and compliance.





Areas of Expertise:

Physician / Hospital Billing

CMS Regulations

ESRD and Nephrology Reimbursement

Health Care Market Studies

Medicare

Health Care Reform

Medicaid / Medi-Cal

Valuation of Health Care Entities

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Background: Do you have a forged or altered document? I can promptly and accurately solve your problem. My years of experience can solve cases of forgery, altered numbers, record alteration, graffiti, anonymous writings and poison pen letters. As a Certified Document Examiner I examine and identify signatures, hand printing, handwriting, initials, and numbers. I also study documents made by computer printers, typewriters, and markings on walls, glass, wood or even automobiles. I compare papers, inks, printing, typewriting, computer-generated documents, facsimiles, photocopies, rubber stamps and holes made by a stapler or hole punch.

I am a forensic document examiner and a certified forensic physician—uniquely combining two scientific disciplines that each help people in need. My special interest is altered medical records, but I examine all types of documents for authentication or alteration. I have ongoing research studies correlating peculiarities in handwriting and health issues. I am the only private document examiner in West Central Texas, but I am available for cases anywhere in the world. If you are a law firm, I'll be glad to fax you a copy of my Curriculum Vitae so you can have it on file next time a forgery case comes across your desk. See my website for additional information or CALL ME NOW!

Documents Examined:

Forged, altered or counterfeit documents

Checks, Wills, Deeds, Legal Contracts

Insurance Records

Court Documents

Medical Records

Computer-printed or Typewritten Documents

Photocopied or Facsimile Documents

Latent Impressions

Services Include:

Case preparation consultation

On-site examination

Laboratory examination and analysis

Document photography

Preparation of court exhibits

Preparation of written reports

Deposition or courtroom testimony

Leonard Perlmutter is a reknowned philosopher, educator and motivational speaker. He is founder of the American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, NY where he shares his vast 30-year experience, inspiring enthusiasm and humor to reduce stress and bring peace to modern life. He is adjunct professor of meditation and yoga at the College of St. Rose.

Leonard is author of the award-winning "The Heart and Science of Yoga: A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from Fear." This encyclopedic introduction to Yoga Science (meditation, breathing, ayurveda and exercise) is certified by the American Medical Association for physician CME credits and the American Nurses Association. Perlmutter's work is also endorsed by physicians Mehmet Oz, Dean Ornish, Bernie Siegel and Larry Dossey. Yoga Journal magazine acclaimed his work as "A sweeping, enthralling vision of how to live an integrated life."

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Steven R. Graboff, M.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners and a Certified Forensic Physician. He has had an active Orthopaedic Surgery practice in Huntington Beach, California, since 1985, and he brings considerable expertise and experience to the forensic medical legal community.

With over 20 years of litigation support experience, Dr. Graboff has qualified and testified as an orthopedic expert witness over 400 times for both the plaintiff and defense in cases throughout the United States.

Dr. Graboff received his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine in 1980. He did a general surgery internship at the University of California Irvine Medical Center and affiliated hospitals from 1980 - 1981, and he completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training in 1985 from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and affiliated hospitals, Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Graboff was first certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons in 1987. He has been re-certified by the Board in January 1998 and most recently re-certified effective January 2008. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and is appointed by the State of California as a Qualified Medical Examiner.

Dr. Graboff is a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners, the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, the Orange County Medical Association, the California Orthopaedic Association, the Association of University Professors, the California Faculty Association, and the California Teachers Association. He has volunteered his services as the team physician for the Garden Grove School District for 10 years and participated in the CIF Southern Section Athletic Safety Commission.

Dr. Graboff has been teaching Orthopedics, differential diagnosis, and musculoskeletal radiology in the Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach, College of Health and Human Services, for over 10 years. He is a guest lecturer at the University Of California Irvine School Of Medicine and an Instructor in the Clinical Foundations teaching program. He is a medical specialist and advisor for the City of Huntington Beach Emergency Operations Center, and he volunteers his services with the Medical Reserve Corps, Orange County, California.

Medical Experts for Malpractice & Personal Injury Cases
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Dr. Ana-Maria Gallo, PhD, CNS, RNC-OB, is the Director of Nursing Education, Research and Professional Development at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. She also serves as adjunct faculty at San Diego State University and at the University of Phoenix, San Diego campus. Dr. Gallo practiced as a Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Woman and has taught maternal-child health classes at both Point Loma Nazarene University and the University of San Diego.

In addition to being a Prenatal Legal Nurse Consultant, experienced in Labor and Delivery, Antepartum Nursing, OB Triage, High Risk OB, Maternal-child health, Dr. Gallo has extensive experience in Clinical Research and Nursing Research. She is credited with over fifteen professional publications.

Professional Associations include:

• Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing, Member of the Editorial Board
• 2008 Research Advisory Panel - Association of Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses
• AWHONN San Diego Chapter, Co-chair
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses, San Diego Chapter, Former Editor
• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurse (AWHONN), National Nominating Committee Member
• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurse (AWHONN), Member

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Dr. Lars Davidsson, MRCPsych, FRSM, MEWI, is the Director of Psychiatry at the Anglo European Clinic. He applies an evidence-based, pragmatic approach to Psychiatric Health Care, combining Medication and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat client's quickly and efficiently.

During the last six years, Dr. Davidsson has been engaged with the local Criminal Justice Mental Health team. In addition, he has extensive experience appearing in court. Dr. Davidsson has appeared before Magistrates Courts, Crown Courts, County Courts and Military Tribunals. He is able to provide reports within most areas of General Adult Psychiatry but takes a special interest PTSD, Anxiety and Mood Disorders, and Transcultural Psychiatry.

Dr. Davidsson has undergone continuous formal training in Report Writing and Court Appearance and is a member of The Institute of Expert Witnesses. He has provided more than 600 reports in Civil and Criminal matters over the last nine years.

Services Include:

Anger Problems / Anger Management

Anxiety - Generalised Anxiety Disorder with or without Panic Attacks

Health Anxiety / Hypochondriasis

Simple and Complex Phobias - Dental, Driving, Social, etc.

Bipolar Disorder

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Depression and Recurrent Depression

Excessive Drinking

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Adult ADHD

Eating Disorders - Overeating / Bulemia