Emergency Medicine Expert Witness for High-Stakes Cases.
Ali Farzad, MD
Board-certified EM physician and associate professor with active clinical practice, focused on standard-of-care review, causation analysis, and testimony in emergency medicine malpractice cases
15+ years of full-time emergency medicine practice in high-volume centers
Fellowship-trained in cardiovascular emergencies
Experience with both plaintiff and defense cases
Clear, teaching-oriented explanations for attorneys, judges, and juries
Who I Help
I work with:
Plaintiff attorneys evaluating potential emergency department cases.
Defense attorneys and hospital/health system counsel.
Case-screening services needing rapid, high-quality EM review.
Typical cases include:
Missed or delayed diagnosis (MI, PE, aortic catastrophe, sepsis, stroke, compartment syndrome, etc.).
Management of chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, trauma, and neurologic complaints.
ED throughput, triage, and handoff issues.
Use of decision tools, imaging, and consultation in the ED.
Services & Fee Structure
Fair Fee Schedule
Hourly rate for record review, consultation, and testimony.
Minimum retainer required before review.
Differential rates for deposition and trial testimony.
Comprehensive Review & Written Opinion
Detailed review of ED records, hospital course, imaging, and consultant notes.
Written analysis of standard of care, breach, causation, and defensibility.
Assistance with case strategy and identifying additional experts when needed.
Case Screening (Initial Review)
Rapid review of key records to assess case viability.
Focus on standard of care, causation, and damages risk.
Billed according to my standard hourly rate with a minimum retainer.
Depositions & Trial Testimony
Clear, teaching-focused explanations grounded in current EM practice.
Preparation sessions with counsel to align on themes and key issues.
Ongoing availability for follow-up questions and additional chart review.
How The Process Works
Step 1 – Submit Case or Jump on a Introductory Phone Call (5-10 minutes)
Use a secure form to provide basic case information. You’ll receive my fee schedule and next-step instructions automatically. Alternatively, you can schedule an introductory phone call where we can screen the case together at your convenience.
Step 2 – Conflict Check & Retainer
I complete a conflict check. If there is no conflict and I believe I can help, my team sends a retainer invoice and proposed timeline for review.
Step 3 – Record Upload & Review
Once the retainer is received, you’ll receive a secure link to upload records. I review the materials and provide my preliminary opinion within the agreed time frame.
Step 4 – Opinion, Strategy, Testimony
I provide verbal and/or written opinions, help you refine case strategy, and, when appropriate, provide deposition and trial testimony.
Why Work With Me
Active, real-world practice: I work clinically in a high-volume emergency department and teach EM residents and medical students.
Academic experience: Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine with extensive teaching and publishing in emergency cardiovascular care and risk stratification.
Clarity for non-clinicians: Years of explaining complex topics to learners translates directly into clear, persuasive explanations for attorneys, judges, and juries.
Balanced perspective: Experience working with plaintiff and defense teams, focusing on honest, evidence-based opinions.