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Dual-Trained Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician | Emergency Department Medical Director | Expert Witness in Emergency Medicine and Healthcare Litigation.
With my wealth of experience, Emergency Medicine training and understanding of the legal aspects of medicine – I help legal teams litigate complex medical malpractice, clinical negligence and personal injury cases.
I provide clear explanations of medical concepts, taking out the jargon so that your legal team and jurors can truly understand. Providing strong, consistent, logical, objective and evidence-based expert reviews I provide well-supported opinions for both claimants/plaintiffs and defendants.
I understand and I am passionate about the medical law landscape, holding a Master of Laws in Medical Law & Ethics (LLM) from England.
My commitment to delivering clear and compelling opinion. I work clinically full-time as an Emergency Medicine Physician/Consultant and ED Medical Director.
Previously a Senior Clinical Lecturer for a London-based medical school, currently core faculty for an ACGME-accredited EM training program, my explanations are key to my practice as an expert witness.
I graduated from the University of Malta Medical School in 2010 with a MD. I then started life as a physician in the National Health Service, England.
As Medical Director of an Emergency Department, ambulance and air ambulance service I led my team through the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holding a Fellowship from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (UK), I started my attending physician practice in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ABEM board-certified, I lead the ED team for a Level II trauma center, stroke and heart attack center and ED approved for pediatrics in California.
I am a dual-trained Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in clinical practice, leadership, and medical education across the United Kingdom and the United States. Board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM), I bring over a decade of expertise.
I graduated from the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery, University of Malta, in 2010. Since then, I have completed two rigorous Emergency Medicine residencies—one in the UK, and another in the US. These dual residencies have provided me with unique insights into emergency care in different healthcare systems, making me a well-rounded expert in the field.
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Currently, I serve as the Emergency Department Medical Director for a busy Level II Trauma Center, which is also a designated stroke, heart attack, and pediatric emergency care facility. In this role, I oversee clinical operations, implement quality assurance measures, and drive departmental efficiency to enhance patient outcomes.
Previously, I held the position of Medical Director for an Emergency Department, EMS, and air ambulance service in Malta. I was responsible for managing pre-hospital and hospital-based emergency care systems.
In addition, I conduct detailed analyses of complex medicolegal cases in my capacity as a litigation case reviewer.
FORENSIC AND CUSTODY MEDICINE
My background as a Forensic Medical Examiner in custody medicine for the Metropolitan Police Service of London and other UK police services has equipped me with specialized expertise in forensic and custody medicine. During my tenure, I provided clinical care to individuals in police custody and contributed to cases with legal and forensic complexities. My Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences from London further strengthens my expertise in this niche area.
ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
I have a deep passion for medical education and have made significant contributions in both Europe and the US. I previously served as a Senior Clinical Lecturer with Barts and The London School of Medicine at Queen Mary University of London. Currently, I am the Chief Information Officer for Foundations of Emergency Medicine, a leading organization dedicated to Emergency Medicine residency training resources. I also serve as core faculty for an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program, where I help shape the next generation of Emergency Medicine physicians.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
My dual training, advanced academic credentials, and leadership experience make me uniquely suited to handle complex medical malpractice and negligence cases, including those with a forensic element.
With firsthand knowledge of both UK and U.S. healthcare systems, I offer a rare perspective on international standards of care. I pride myself on meticulous analysis and clear, articulate communication, ensuring that my findings are both comprehensive and easy to understand.
I am available for consultations, case reviews, depositions, and expert testimony across the U.S. and internationally.
I will provide you with expert opinion that is fair and objective. Cases can range from failure to diagnose, to care to personal injury. Professionalism and compassion are two key attributes that I have. Understanding a case, being thorough and critical is key to the work I do.
In high-stakes legal matters, particularly those involving Emergency Medicine, having a trusted expert witness can make all the difference. I offer unparalleled insights that can offer great value to your case.
Whether you need assistance in understanding medical records, formulating effective questions for depositions or count on my expertise for case review, medical report writing or court - I provide that service.
I am able to provide independent reports. Emergency Medicine is ever-evolving, evidence-based and in some areas protocol-driven. I can provide independent reports to assist in evaluating clinical care.
I have worked in several Emergency Departments, or EDs. From trauma centers, to those managing strokes and ST-elevation myocardial infarctions. I have worked in large city EDs to more rural ones, and free-standing EDs as well.
Well, initially we would need an introductory call with a legal team (solicitor or lawyer). I would check for any conflicts, discuss the case and agree on any issues which need to be reviewed. This would be followed by an agreement and I would then evaluate any documents. Following this I can start forming preliminary opinions, and may identify that I need additional documents, or even experts. Having open discussions with the legal team are important so that I can start to prepare objective reports. The review and advise process will continue until a conclusion can be made and a final report made.
Emergency Medicine is a vast subject area, where all emergent illnesses and injuries are evaluated and treated. The list is far too long to make here, however we see traumas, stroke, myocardial infarctions, pregnancy/ectopics, sepsis, pulmonary embolisms, aneurysms, pneumonia, appendicitis, intubations, testicular torsions, ovarian torsions, airway management, fractures, diabetic emergencies etc. The list goes on and on …
I hold a Fellowship from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) in the UK. This followed years of postgraduate training. I also have a diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences and a Master of Laws in Medical Law and Ethics. I have a qualification in medical education and business administration as well. I have spent many years building on my expertise which led to me train in the United States as well. I am American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) board-certified and serve as a Medical Director in a busy ED in California.
I am a full-time clinician and ED Medical Director in a busy Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center, Heart Attack Center and ED approved for pediatrics in California. I have licenses to practice medicine in California, Nevada and Virginia.
Contact me to leverage my unparalleled expertise in Emergency Medicine, forensic medicine, and healthcare systems as a trusted and credible expert witness.
+1 (540) 566-8181
United States, United Kingdom and Internationally
expert@faraazbhatti.com