Medical technology and phlebotomy expert witness with more than 20 years of experience in clinical laboratory sciences, hematology, coagulation testing, and blood collection practices. This expert specializes in laboratory medicine procedures related to hematology analysis, coagulation studies, and phlebotomy practices used in hospital and clinical laboratory environments. Their work involves evaluation of laboratory testing processes, pre-analytical variables in blood collection, and clinical laboratory procedures affecting diagnostic testing and patient safety. The expert has provided consultation and deposition testimony in matters involving phlebotomy procedures and clinical laboratory practices. Professional credentials include certification as a medical technologist through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, designation as a Specialist in Hematology through the same organization, and certification as a phlebotomy technician through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians. The expert also holds instructor approval for phlebotomy training and maintains a state license to practice clinical laboratory sciences. Educational background includes a Master of Science degree in medical biology and administration, a Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, and an Associate degree in liberal arts with a science emphasis.

Professional experience includes long-standing roles in clinical laboratory education and laboratory medicine, including service as a clinical associate professor and department chair within a clinical laboratory sciences program. The expert also served as a phlebotomy program director for many years, developing and leading formal training programs for phlebotomy and clinical laboratory personnel. Additional professional work includes service as a medical technologist within hospital laboratory settings, performing diagnostic laboratory testing and supporting clinical laboratory operations. Areas of expertise include hematology laboratory analysis, coagulation testing, blood specimen collection practices, and the evaluation of pre-analytical variables affecting laboratory testing accuracy. This expert has developed and delivered numerous professional education programs and workshops addressing phlebotomy practices, laboratory testing methods, and patient safety considerations in blood collection procedures. Their work has also included development of phlebotomy training programs and laboratory education curricula used for clinical laboratory personnel and healthcare training programs.