Pediatric Hospital Based Experts
Our hospital-based pediatricians are esteemed specialists with extensive experience in pediatric healthcare. They diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions, from common illnesses to rare diseases. These pediatricians are vital resources in legal cases, providing expert testimony in medical malpractice claims, personal injury cases, and other disputes. Their deep understanding of pediatric diagnostics, treatment protocols, and healthcare standards allows them to clarify complex medical issues and offer valuable perspectives. Trust our pediatricians to provide the expertise needed for legal matters involving children's health
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Child development
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Congenital conditions
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Infectious illnesses
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Newborn care
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Pediatric chronic illnesses
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Recovery from injuries or surgeries
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Respiratory illnesses
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Viral infections
Areas of Expertise
Our expert pharmacist witnesses cover a broad range of cases, including:
Featured Experts
Juliana Gomez-Arostegui
MD, MPH, FAAP
Board Certified in General Pediatrics & Pediatric Cardiology
20 years in practice
With over 20 years of experience as a clinician in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology, Dr. Juliana Gomez-Arostegui is a dedicated practitioner, educator, and advocate for pediatric patient care. Her career has been marked by a commitment to both clinical practice and medical education, maintaining double board certification in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics.
Dr Gomez-Arostegui currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology at Rady Children’s Hospital, University of California, San Diego. However, for the first half of her career, she was a pediatric hospitalist in the Bay Area, working at two county hospitals for 7 years. Dr. Gomez-Arostegui played a vital role as an inpatient attending during this time, which also included training Stanford pediatric residents and providing overnight care in a level III neonatal intensive care unit.
With Dr. Gomez-Arostegui's overall breadth of clinical knowledge, experience, and expertise in pediatric cardiology she is an ideal expert for your case.
Specialty Focus: General Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology
Education: Medical Doctorate - University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO
Eric Jon Kort
MS, MD
Board Certified in Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine
10+ years in practice
Eric Kort, MD, is board-certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University.
In addition to his 10+ years of clinical experience as a Pediatric Hospitalist at Corewell Health/Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Kort has extensive experience in research and hospital administration. He has authored or coauthored 50 papers in the peer-reviewed literature on a wide range of topics including cardiovascular physiology, bronchiolitis, pediatric critical care, and multiple organ dysfunction. He is also the former chair of his institution's Medical Staff Performance Committee, responsible for provider quality assurance and case review, and the former chair of his hospital system's Institutional Review Board.
Dr. Kort works with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to provide articulate, accurate, and complete opinions related to all aspects of acute care of sick infants and children outside the ICU setting. His areas of expertise include Sepsis, Invasive Streptococcal Disease, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Respiratory Failure, Asthma, Bowel Obstruction, Refeeding Syndrome, Hyperbilirubinemia, Ingestions, and other acute care issues in pediatrics.
Specialty Focus: Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation
Education: B.A. (Philosophy) Honors - Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
M.S. (Epidemiology) - Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
M.D. - Michigan State University
