Board-certified Clinical Geneticist with more than 35 years of experience in medical genetics and pediatrics, this expert serves as an expert witness in matters involving congenital anomalies, hereditary metabolic disorders, cytogenetic abnormalities, and molecular genetic conditions. The expert is board certified in Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics and holds active medical licensure. The expert has prior expert witness experience and provides analysis in cases involving birth defects, developmental delay, genetic neurologic disorders, growth abnormalities, autism spectrum conditions, and suspected inherited diseases. The expert’s clinical practice encompasses dysmorphology, biochemical metabolic disorders, cytogenetics, and molecular genetics, with consultation experience across oncology, neurology, cardiology, connective tissue disorders, and developmental disabilities for patients of all ages. Additional experience includes general pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, pediatric emergency and intensive care consultation, pediatric hospitalist services, and attendance at high-risk deliveries.

The expert served roles as Director of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Chief of a Section of Genetics, and Medical Education Coordinator, with responsibilities including laboratory oversight, prenatal genetic counseling for high-risk pregnancies, supervision of genetic counselors, and curriculum development for medical trainees. Professional leadership includes service as Chief Editor of a medical journal and as President and Chairman within national medical and genetics organizations. Committee participation has included cancer and perinatal review committees, as well as genetics task force leadership at the state level. Scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications addressing chromosomal abnormalities, dysmorphology syndromes, metabolic disorders, and pediatric genetic conditions. The expert earned a Doctor of Medicine degree, a Master of Science in Physics, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics. Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Medical Genetics. Licensed Physician, State of Illinois.