MEDICAL EXPERT SERVICES
Expert Witness & Medical-Legal Services
Dr. Donald Thomas provides objective, evidence-based case review and expert witness services for attorneys.
Rheumatology, arthritis, lupus, Sjögren’s disease, systemic autoimmune disease, and musculoskeletal conditions
Medication complications, disability, causation, prognosis, and standard-of-care review
Clear opinions for attorneys, judges, juries, and medical professionals
Plaintiff and defense cases accepted
Medical Records Review
Dr. Thomas provides careful, objective review of medical records to identify the key rheumatologic issues, clarify the medical timeline, and help attorneys understand the strengths and limitations of the case.
Review of medical records, laboratory results, imaging reports, medication history, specialist evaluations, and treatment decisions
Identification of relevant rheumatologic diagnoses, symptom patterns, treatment response, and disease progression
Analysis of causation, aggravation of preexisting disease, prognosis, future care needs, functional impairment, and disability issues
Standard of Care Reviews
Dr. Thomas evaluates whether rheumatology evaluation, diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, referral, and follow-up were consistent with accepted standards of rheumatology practice.
Delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis
Appropriateness of laboratory testing and interpretation
Medication selection and monitoring
Follow-up and referral decisions
Recognition of complications or disease progression
Expert Reports
Dr. Thomas provides clear, organized, evidence-based expert reports that address the rheumatology issues relevant to the case.
Explains diagnosis, causation, prognosis, disability, future care needs, and standard-of-care questions
Interprets the clinical significance of medical records, laboratory findings, imaging reports, treatment decisions, and disease course
Presents opinions in a practical format that attorneys, judges, juries, and medical professionals can understand
Sample Rheumatology Expert Report Structure
I. Qualifications and Retention
II. Assignment and Questions Presented
III. Materials Reviewed
IV. Relevant Diagnoses and Clinical Findings
V. Medical Timeline Summary
VI. Rheumatology Background and Medical Principles
VII. Causation Analysis
VIII. Differential Diagnosis and Exclusion of Alternative Etiologies
IX. Medical Opinions Regarding Causation, Standard of Care, Disability, Prognosis, and Future Care
X. Limitations of the Report
XI. Literature and Medical Support
Deposition & Trial Testimony
Dr. Thomas is available for deposition and trial testimony in appropriate cases involving rheumatology, autoimmune disease, arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions, causation, prognosis, disability, and standard of care.
Explains complex rheumatologic and autoimmune disease issues in clear, understandable language
Provides testimony grounded in the medical record, clinical context, and evidence-based reasoning
Available for plaintiff and defense matters when the issues fall within his area of expertise
Deadlines and Availability
Dr. Thomas understands that medical-legal matters often involve court deadlines, expert disclosure dates, deposition scheduling, and report due dates. Attorneys are encouraged to include relevant deadlines when requesting review so that availability and expected timing can be discussed before retention.
Initial Consultation
Attorneys may request an initial consultation to discuss a potential case, confirm whether the matter falls within Dr. Thomas’s area of expertise, and request his CV and current fee schedule.
