Expert Details
Allergy/Immunology/Asthma & Devices; Pediatrics; Adverse Effects of Mold Exposure; Clinical Research
ID: 724350
California, USA
Expert is a nationally recognized expert and teacher in the area of medical inhaler devices for asthma. He has conducted numerous seminars and workshops at local and national medical meetings on the topic of how patients should be taught to use their inhaler delivery devices correctly. He has been particularly active within the American Academy of Pediatrics, instructing pediatricians how they should be properly treating asthma in children with the various inhaled medications and devices (MDI's, DPI's, spacers, nebulizers)that are on the market. Expert has also published on the topic in various medical journals.
He recently served as a medical expert for the defense in a large construction-defect case involving over 100 plaintiffs claiming medical injury to mold and moisture exposure.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1972 | Degree: BA | Subject: Biology | Institution: University of California, San Diego |
| Year: 1976 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: University of California, Los Angeles |
| Year: 1977 | Degree: Internship | Subject: Pediatrics | Institution: University of California, Los Angeles |
| Year: 1979 | Degree: Residency | Subject: Pedaitrics | Institution: University of California, Los Angeles |
| Year: 1981 | Degree: Fellowship | Subject: Pediatric Immunology/Allergy/Rheumatology | Institution: University of California, Los Angeles |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1982 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Co-Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:He is a board-certified allergist-immunologist physician in our clinic & principal investigator or sub-investigator in our clinical trials. He takes care of patients with allergic and immunologic diseases, conducts medical-legal work within his speciality, and directs research in the area of clinical pharmacotherapy. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Academy of Pediatrics; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; California Medical Association; San Diego Allergy Society |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics Diplomate, American Board of Allergy and Immunology |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Co-Director; Allergy and Asthma Medical Group and Research Center; Clinical Professor, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, Clinical Instructor, AIR (Allergy-Immunology-Rheumatology) elective rotation for UCSD pediatric residents; Senior Staff, Children's Hospital and Health Center, San Diego; Clinical Instructor, Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Training Program, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation; Reviewer for various journals including Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Clinical Pediatrics and others. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Annual Leadership Award - American Lung Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties; Children’s Hospital San Diego CME Physician Recognition Award for outstanding contributions to CME; Health Hero of San Diego – Combined Health Agencies; Volunteer Excellence Award Nominee – American Lung Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties; Physician Citizen of the Year (need to put in year), San Diego Medical Society; Special Recognition Award, AAAAI Annual Meeting; Honorary Life Member Award, American Lung Association of San Diego County; San Diego Best Doctors, Allergy & Immunology, San Diego Magazine (5 years); Volunteer Excellence Award – American Lung Association; Blue Cross Community Service Award, San Diego |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has 150 publications which include articles/abstracts in medical journals, books, reviews, etc. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has served as an expert witness for over 90 legal matters regarding mold exposure resulting in respiratory problems, latex allergies & other various allergy/immunology cases. This work has included review of medical records, depositions, and court appearances. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has given over 300 presentations on the topic of allergy/immunology. He has 150 publications which include articles/abstracts in medical journals, books, reviews, etc. He is a consultant and speaker for many pharmaceutical/biotech companies. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert has participated in over 600 clinical research trials conducted in his research center. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | He is able to converse with patients in Spanish in the medical setting, and, has, on a limited basis, presented at medical meetings in Spanish. |
Fields of Expertise
expert witness, fungal spore, toxigenic mold, mold spore, fungus, mold remediation, mold (fungus) contamination, mold (fungus) detection, pediatric immunology, inhaler, blue cross, mold origin, latex allergy, adverse effect, independent medical evaluation, environmental forensics, Mucor, Penicillium, environmental safety, spore, bronchodilator drug, Fusarium, mushroom, glucocorticoid, Aspergillus, rheumatology, candidiasis, mucormycosis, mycology, medical device, mycosis, asthma