Stander Forensic Services, LLC Expert Witness and Independent Medical Examinations for Geriatric & Internal Medicine.
Dr. Stander empowers attorneys with clear, evidence-based medical insights for legal cases. He delivers expert analysis and objective medical opinions in geriatrics and internal medicine.
Dr. Stander’s thorough independent medical examinations accurately identify a person’s cause of injury as well as prognosis for recovery and ability to return to work.
Contact Dr. Stander For A Complimentary Consultation Contact NowPaul E. Stander, MD, MBA, FACP, provides attorneys with thorough, evidence-based evaluations of possible negligence in a variety of settings,
as well as reliable assessments of decisional capacity, prognosis, and functional outcomes for older adults.
Dr. Stander conducts comprehensive independent medical examinations that carefully determine the underlying cause of an individual’s injury, evaluate the expected course of recovery, and assess the person’s capacity to return to work.
Paul E. Stander, MD, MBA, FACP
Education & Accomplishments
- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- B.A. Biology and Psychology, Dean's List -
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
- Medical Doctor -
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Residency, Internal Medicine -
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
- Master of Business Administration -
Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Clinical Bioethics Course -
Clinical Professor of Medicine,
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Arizona Geriatrics Society -
Physician's Recognition Award
American Medical Association - Panel Member - FDA Advisory Committee for Behavioral Disturbances in Patients with Alzheimer’s Dementia
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Certified - Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Certified - Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Objective & Reliable Support for Legal Teams
With dual expertise in geriatrics and internal medicine, plus a leadership background as a former hospital Chief Medical Officer and Nursing Home Medical Director, and as the current Department Chair, Dr. Stander's knowledge is extensive, practical, and strategic. His reports are thorough and actionable, testimony is calm and forthright, and support is available from initial review through courtroom testimony. Dr. Stander's approach ensures that both fellow professionals and laypersons receive information in a clear and concise manner. He supports both plaintiff and defense attorneys with objective assessments to reduce uncertainty and enable excellent preparation at every stage of litigation.
Clarifying Complex Issues in Geriatric Care
Attorneys and allied professionals navigating cases involving older adults face the challenge of clarifying complex clinical information. Recognizing abuse or medical negligence, understanding functional decline, cognitive impairment, and prognosis in elderly individuals can be daunting and pivotal to successful litigation. Dr. Stander's comprehensive review of medical records and other evidence ensures that clinical information is thoroughly explained in accordance with evidence-based standards, making it understandable and persuasive in litigation.
Clear Framework for Medicolegal Consulting
Dr. Stander helps attorneys make sense of complex clinical information that determines outcomes and defines liability. The process involves detailed, objective, and timely medical case consulting so your arguments during the litigation process can be presented with authority and clarity.
Unbiased Opinions In Standard Of Care Reviews
Dr. Stander's expertise enables him to compare your case against widely accepted standards of care, ensuring that clinical decisions and other healthcare procedures are supported or challenged with solid evidence. Your legal position benefits from a comprehensive, impartial review.
Client Testimonials
Mark S - Southern California
"I have been practicing personal injury law for 45 years for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Dr. Stander's writing and communication skills are excellent and he is able to see the "big picture." He has repeatedly helped me achieve excellent results when I have retained him as an expert."
Gregory P - Seattle, WA
“Dr. Stander provided a carefully considered opinion regarding the client's decisional capacity and susceptibility to exploitation. His written report and testimony at deposition were clear and well-reasoned. I would recommend him to any counsel evaluating issues of decisional capacity or vulnerability to exploitation.”
John B - Scottsdale, Arizona
"Dr. Stander's review of my client's records and his subsequent report were thorough, lucid and convincing, and very helpful to me in both validating substandard care for my vulnerable nursing home resident and achieving an early resolution to the case."
Jessica K, New Mexico
"Dr. Stander provided a very accurate assessment and determination of the impact of injuries sustained by my client in a fall that led to a successful determination of negligence by the store in which she fell."
Reliable Determinations of Decisional Capacity, Functional Status, Prognosis and Premature Death
Dr. Stander's extensive experience with frail elderly individuals enables him to generate highly defensible opinions regarding cognitive and decisional capacity, functional status, unexpected or premature death, prognosis and life expectancy. These capabilities, along with a comprehensive and impartial review, strengthen your legal position.
Stander Forensic Services, LLC provides expert witness reports and testimony regarding geriatric and/or internal medical cases to attorneys in
Arizona, New York, Florida, Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Colorado and throughout the entire United States.