Dr. Barry Gustin, MD, MPH.
Additional Areas of Expertise
Before meeting with Dr. Barry Gustin, it’s helpful to organize the medical and legal details relevant to your case. A well-prepared consultation ensures that time is used efficiently and that all aspects of the case are properly evaluated from both a medical and forensic perspective.
1. Gather Pertinent Medical Records
Collect complete emergency department charts, EMS run sheets, hospital records, medication lists, and any toxicology or laboratory reports. Accurate documentation helps Dr. Gustin quickly identify key events, timelines, and potential deviations from accepted standards of care.
2. Summarize the Case Chronology
Provide a concise timeline of the patient’s medical events, from incident onset through outcome. Chronological summaries allow Dr. Gustin to focus his analysis and correlate clinical findings with emergency department decision-making.
3. Define the Core Legal Questions
Outline what the case seeks to establish, such as standard-of-care compliance, causation, or injury mechanism. Clear legal questions help tailor Dr. Gustin’s review and testimony to the precise issues at hand.
4. Share Prior Expert Opinions or Depositions (if any)
If other expert witnesses or consultants have been involved, providing their reports can help avoid duplication and allow for a more targeted evaluation.
5. Prepare Specific Questions or Concerns
If you have areas of uncertainty, such as triage decisions, medication dosing, toxic exposure interpretation, or emergency procedure protocols, note them in advance. Dr. Gustin can address each point during the consultation.
6. Confidentiality and Timelines
All materials are handled with strict confidentiality. Dr. Gustin is available for preliminary case reviews, formal written reports, or deposition and trial testimony. Providing timelines in advance ensures deliverables meet your litigation schedule.
If you’re seeking expert medical insight for a pending or active case, Dr. Barry Gustin provides confidential case evaluations and professional testimony across a wide range of medical and toxicological matters.
Each consultation begins with a focused review to determine the medical merit, causation, and adherence to the accepted standard of care.
To initiate a review, please include:
A brief summary of the case or medical incident
The key legal questions or issues under consideration
Relevant medical records, emergency reports, and laboratory results (if available)
The desired timeline for initial review or report completion
Once received, Dr. Gustin personally examines each submission to assess the medical and forensic details before scheduling a one-on-one consultation.
- All materials and case details are treated with strict confidentiality in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
Attorneys and legal professionals can reach Dr. Gustin’s office directly through the secure online form on the Contact Page or call at (305) 590-5900.
Prompt review turnaround and flexible scheduling are available for urgent matters, depositions, and trial testimony.