Question 1

Who is Dr. Andrew Tisser?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Andrew Tisser is a board-certified emergency physician with more than ten years of clinical practice across academic, community, rural, critical access, and trauma settings. He serves as an emergency medicine expert witness for attorneys nationwide and has been retained on both plaintiff and defense matters.

Question 2

Why should an attorney retain Dr. Tisser?

Accepted Answer

He combines active emergency medicine expertise with the analytical discipline of a physician executive. His work is objective and evidence-driven. He evaluates care against the standard of care at the time it was delivered, not with the benefit of hindsight. Attorneys receive clear opinions designed to withstand careful scrutiny.

Question 3

What types of cases does he review?

Accepted Answer

Emergency medicine matters including failure to diagnose, sepsis, stroke, acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary embolism, trauma, abdominal and pediatric emergencies, triage, disposition, documentation, boarding, APP supervision, EMTALA, and systems failures, spanning medical negligence, wrongful death, and personal injury.

Question 4

Can Dr. Tisser testify nationwide?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Tisser is available nationwide for emergency medicine expert witness consultation and testimony, and is licensed in 12 states. Serving as an expert witness does not require licensure in the state where the case is venued, though specific court and jurisdictional requirements are confirmed for each matter.

Question 5

How quickly are cases reviewed?

Accepted Answer

Initial inquiries typically receive a reply within one business day. Turnaround for record review depends on case volume and complexity, and a realistic timeline is agreed on before work begins.

Question 6

Does he work for plaintiff or defense?

Accepted Answer

Both. Dr. Tisser has been retained by plaintiff and defense counsel. His analysis does not change based on who retains him. The standard of care is the same either way, and that consistency is what makes an opinion credible.

Question 7

What records are needed to start?

Accepted Answer

At minimum, the complete emergency department record, including triage and nursing notes, physician documentation, orders, medication administration, imaging and laboratory results, ECGs, and any EMS run sheets. Related prior and subsequent records, deposition transcripts, and the complaint help place the care in context. Gaps in the record are themselves informative.

Question 8

How are conflicts of interest screened?

Accepted Answer

Before any substantive review, the parties, facilities, and providers involved are checked against prior engagements. If a conflict exists, you will be told promptly so no time is lost.

Question 9

How are fees structured?

Accepted Answer

Work is performed on an hourly basis, with rates for record review, report preparation, deposition, and trial testimony confirmed in a written engagement agreement before work begins. Fees are for time and expertise and are never contingent on the outcome of the case.

Question 10

Does he review cases before litigation is filed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pre-suit merit review is often the most valuable step. An early, candid read on whether the emergency care met the standard of care helps counsel decide whether to proceed before committing significant resources.

Question 11

Can he assist with depositions and trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Tisser prepares written expert reports, gives deposition testimony, and testifies at trial. He also assists counsel with deposition question preparation and analysis of opposing expert opinions.

Question 12

What specialties are outside his scope?

Accepted Answer

His opinions stay within emergency medicine and the care delivered in the emergency department and urgent care setting. Questions that belong to another specialty, such as the details of a subsequent surgical procedure or long-term subspecialty management, are outside his scope, and he will say so rather than overreach.

Question 13

How does he approach the standard of care?

Accepted Answer

He evaluates whether a reasonably prudent emergency physician, with the information available at the time and under the same conditions, would have acted similarly. Emergency medicine is practiced under uncertainty and time pressure, and his opinions account for that reality rather than judging decisions in retrospect.

Question 14

Is the health plan and medical director work presented as emergency medicine expertise?

Accepted Answer

No. His emergency medicine expertise comes from clinical practice. His physician advisor and medical director experience, including daily analysis of complex medical records, guideline interpretation, and detailed written determinations, strengthens the rigor of his record review. It is presented as analytical experience, not as clinical emergency medicine practice.

Question 15

How do I retain him?

Accepted Answer

Use the contact form or email a brief summary of the matter, the jurisdiction, and your deadline. After a conflict check and a signed engagement agreement, the review begins.

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