Anatomic Pathology & Histology Laboratory Expert Witness
I provide independent, objective expert review in matters involving histology and anatomic pathology laboratory practices.
My professional background includes more than 25 years of laboratory experience, national double certification in histotechnology, and regulatory expertise in CLIA and CAP standards. I have direct experience with laboratory inspections, quality systems, workflow design, and standards of care assessment.
Laboratory errors frequently reflect systemic breakdowns rather than isolated technical mistakes. I provide clear, defensible analysis of what occurred, whether standards were met, and how laboratory systems contributed to the outcome.
My role is to translate complex laboratory processes into clear, understandable findings for attorneys, courts, and healthcare organizations.
Areas of Expertise
Expert review and case support involving:
- Specimen handling and chain of custody
- Fixation and tissue preservation
- Tissue processing
- Embedding practices
- Microtomy technique and slide quality
- Histology staining and special stains
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) processes
- Laboratory quality systems and workflow
- Documentation and laboratory records
Regulatory & Standards Expertise
- CLIA and CAP regulatory standards
- Histology laboratory workflow and operations
- Laboratory documentation and quality systems
- Identification of deviations from standards of care
- Analysis of compliance and operational gaps
I provide objective evaluation of laboratory practices, policies, procedures, and documentation to determine whether established standards were followed.
Services
- Case review and technical consultation
- Identification of documentation and compliance gaps
- Expert reports and written analysis
- Deposition and courtroom testimony
- Guidance to reduce exposure to complaints, citations, and litigation
Experience
- 25+ years in histology and anatomic pathology laboratories
- Nationally double certified histology professional
- 5 years of phlebotomy experience
- CAP inspection experience
- Missouri Notary Public
Available for consultation nationwide.
Passport ready for travel when required.