Our Network of Experts
Drugwatch’s experts are trusted authorities in their fields, and they contribute to the accuracy, quality and integrity of our content. Our experts include renowned medical practitioners, award-winning legal professionals and patient advocates whose personal experiences with drugs and medical devices inspire them to fight to improve patient safety. Our experts share Drugwatch’s mission to provide trustworthy, current information and many have worked with us for several years.
Medical Experts
Our medical experts have decades of experience in their areas of medicine. Their accomplishments include published articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and textbooks, speaking engagements at medical conferences, various awards and prestigious research grants from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health. Some have held leadership positions in professional medical organizations and faculty positions at universities.
Drugwatch works with board-certified pharmacists from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Drug Information Group and board-certified physicians from The Physicians’ Review Network Inc. to review our medical information for accuracy and quality.
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Daniel A. Landau, M.D. Oncologist/Hematologist -
Carl V. Crawford, M.D. Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist -
Howard Tay, M.D., FACS Board-Certified Urologist -
Gopal Badlani, M.D. Board-Certified Urologist -
William T. Kuo, M.D., FSIR, FCCP, FSVM, FCIRSE IVC Filter Advanced Retrieval Expert -
Joshua Mansour, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist -
Robert Bendavid, M.D., FRCSC, FACS, AFC (Hon.) Hernia Mesh Expert -
Hooman Noorchashm, MD, PhD Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Patient Advocate -
Teresa T. Goodell, RN, CNS, PhD Trauma Nurse and Nurse Educator -
Mireille Hobeika, PharmD Pharmacist -
Patricia Hartke, PharmD, BCPS Medical Reviewer -
Heather Ipema, PharmD, BCPS Medical Reviewer -
Michael Gabay, PharmD, JD, BCPS, FCCP Medical Reviewer -
Amanda Gerberich, PharmD Medical Reviewer -
Katherine Sarna, PharmD, BCPS Medical Reviewer -
Laura Koppen, PharmD, BCPS Medical Reviewer -
Courtney Krueger, PharmD, BCPS Medical Reviewer -
Samantha Spencer, PharmD, BCPS Medical Reviewer -
Jessica Elste, PharmD, BCPS Medical Reviewer -
Janna Afanasjeva, PharmD, BCPS Medical Reviewer -
Ryan Rodriguez, PharmD, BCPS Medical Reviewer -
Rita Soni, PharmD, BCPS Medical Reviewer -
Dr. Joseph Palermo Osteopathic Medicine -
Dr. Venkatachala Mohan Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology -
Dr. Robert Bryg Professor of Medicine, UCLA -
Dr. Don Hill Internal Medicine & Oncology -
Dr. Ashraf Ali Psychiatrist -
Dr. John A. Daller American Board of Surgery -
Dr. Aimee V. Hachigian-Gould Orthopedic Surgeon -
Kevin Lombardi, MD MPH Medical Doctor, Epidemiologist, Public Health Expert -
Jessica D. Hess, Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Researcher -
Kenneth S. Fill, PharmD, MBA Clinical Pharmacist Specialist -
Támara Hill, MS, NCC, CCTP, LPC Clinical Psychotherapist -
Michael Adamse, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist -
Anu Isaac, DMD Dentist -
Michael Swank, Ph.D. Biomedical Writer -
Ruben J. Rucoba, M.D. Pediatrician
Hospital, University and Professional Society Affiliations
Our medical experts are affiliated with top hospitals, universities and professional societies.
Legal Experts
Drugwatch’s legal experts are award-winning trial lawyers and pharmaceutical litigation specialists with decades of experience in complex civil litigation. The attorneys who work with us have helped win over a billion dollars in settlements and jury verdicts for thousands of clients. Their fellow lawyers have voted them among some of the best lawyers in the nation. They add expertise, authority and unique insight to Drugwatch’s legal information.
Our legal partners include top litigators from powerhouse national firms Simmons Hanly Conroy and Weitz & Luxenberg P.C.
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Jayne Conroy, Esquire Trial Attorney and Pharmaceutical Litigation Expert -
Trent B. Miracle, Esquire Trial Attorney and Pharmaceutical Litigation Expert -
Brendan A. McDonough, Esquire Trial Attorney, Defective Drugs and Devices -
Tess Schulman, PhD Certified Paralegal
Awards, Honors and Professional Societies
Our legal experts have won esteemed industry awards for exceptional performance and are members of highly regarded professional organizations.
Patients and Advocates
Drugwatch’s patients and advocates have had personal experiences with drugs and medical devices that drive them to spread awareness and fight to prevent patient harm. Advocates have worked with Congress and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to strengthen regulations and sponsor bills and legislation to make drugs and medical devices safer.
Their testimonies before the FDA have influenced the agency to issue warnings about dangerous side effects and helped to get dangerous medical devices off the market. The first-hand experience of patients and advocates adds authenticity and personal authority to the site.
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Diana Zuckerman, PhD Health Policy and Research Expert -
Angie Firmalino, Founder of Essure Problems Essure Survivor and Patient Advocate -
Rachel Brummert Patient Advocate and Fluoroquinolone Survivor -
Madris Tomes, CEO of Device Events Medical Device Data Expert -
Sarah Salem-Robinson, OB/GYN PA Physician Assistant in OB/GYN -
Elaine K. Sanchez Contributor
Public Health Agencies and Patient Advocacy Groups
Our patient advocates have worked with national organizations and founded advocacy groups to spread awareness and advocate for patients’ rights. Some are current and former consultants or special government employees with the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Expertise and Authority You Can Trust
Drugwatch works only with experts who have impeccable credentials in their field to provide you with expertise and authority you can trust. We vet each medical and legal expert with criteria in the following areas: education, formal training, credentials, membership in professional societies, objectivity and reputation with clients and peers.
Medical and Legal Experts
Our medical and legal experts have had years of education, formal training and practical experience in their areas of expertise. Professional societies and associations with strict standards must back each expert’s accreditation and board certifications. The information provided by experts is accurate, objective, verifiable and evidence-based. Each expert provides us with contact information for accountability.
Patients and Advocates
Ordinary people are considered experts if they have life experience, even if they don’t have formal education on the topic. Drugwatch vets our patients and advocates with the following criteria: personal experience and positive reputation.
Some of our patients and advocates also hold professional medical or legal degrees and belong to organizations that add to their credibility. We verify patients’ stories and make sure all medical information or diagnoses presented in these personal stories have been provided by a medical professional or evidence-based research.
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