Infectious Disease Experts
Our team of infectious disease experts offers extensive experience as expert witnesses, specializing in testimony and consulting services for a wide range of infectious disease cases. With a commitment to upholding the highest professional standards, our experts deliver invaluable insights and analysis essential for legal proceedings involving infectious diseases.
Ramzi Asfour, MD
Board Certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
20 years in practice
Dr. Asfour has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to provide clear, independent opinions on matters.
Specialty Focus: COVID-19, nursing homes, long term care, sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, infections, surgical site infections, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, consulting, insurance, case review, medical malpractice, standards of care, sepsis, bacterial or viral infections, outbreak management
Education:
MD, New York Medical College
BS Genetics, University of California, Davis
Fellowship Infectious Diseases, University of California, San Diego
Christina Hopson, DO
Infectious Disease Expert
22 years in practice
Dr. Hopson has practiced Infectious Diseases exclusively. She has practiced solo, and in a small group practice, as well as in a foundation model. She have worked in short and long term acute care hospitals. She has also worked in skilled nursing facilities.
Specialty Focus: Infectious Diseases
Education:
BS Biology, Emory University
DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
David Witt, MD, FIDSA, CIC
Board Certified in Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine
50 years in practice
Dr. Witt is an Infectious Disease Specialist and the Regional hospital epidemiologist with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. He has been board certified in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, and certified in Tropical Medicine and Infection Control. He has been on the faculty of the Schools of Medicine and Nursing at the University of California at San Francisco.
Specialty Focus: COVID-19, Vaccines, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Annals of Emergency Medicine, Transplant Infectious Diseases
Education:
MD, University of Michigan Medical School
BS Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh
Fellowship Infectious Diseases, Boston City Hospital, Boston, MA
Manuel D. Rodriguez, D.O., M.S., M.P.H., F.A.C.P
Board Certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
15 years in practice
Dr. Rodriguez specializes in Infectious Disease, offering a holistic approach as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). His clinical interests include prosthetic joint infections, mycobacterial pneumonia, antibiotic stewardship, and HIV care. Beyond the clinic, Dr. Rodriguez is passionate about education and community service, teaching patients, students, and the community. He lectures at various levels and participates in podcasts and television segments to share his expertise.
Specialty Focus: Infectious Diseases
Education:
D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale, FL
M.P.H., Master of Public Health - Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale, FL
M.S., Master in Biomedical Science - Barry University; Miami Shores, FL
B.S., Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychobiology - Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton, FL
Featured Experts
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Antimicrobial Stewardship
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Bacterial and Fungal Infections
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Cellulitis
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COVID-19
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Endocarditis
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Hospital-Acquired Infections
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Infections in Nursing Homes
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Mass Tort Cases
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Necrotizing Fasciitis
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Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Surgery Centers Litigation
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Orthopedic Infections
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Osteomyelitis
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Outbreak Prevention and Management
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Pneumonia
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Sepsis
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Surgical Site Infections
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Telemedicine
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Travel-Related Infections
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Waterborne Infections
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Workplace Settings Litigation
Areas of Expertise
Our infectious disease experts cover a broad range of cases, including: