Medical Consulting & Expert Witness Services in Geriatrics & Palliative Care

Dr. Neerja Bhardwaj, MD, MPH – Triple Board-Certified Medical Expert

Looking for a highly qualified geriatric and palliative care medical expert witness? Dr. Neerja Bhardwaj is a trusted physician consultant and expert witness based in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area. She brings unparalleled experience in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine, and holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a deep understanding of both individual patient care and broader healthcare systems.

With experience spanning hospital systems, long-term care facilities, rehab centers, emergency departments, home health, and hospice care, Dr. Bhardwaj is uniquely positioned to assess cases involving vulnerable populations across the entire healthcare continuum.

Why Attorneys Choose Dr. Bhardwaj for Medical Legal Cases

  • ✅ Triple Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • ✅ Master of Public Health (MPH): Population-level insights and healthcare systems knowledge

  • ✅ Recognized by top law firms for credibility, clarity, and integrity

  • ✅ Extensive experience across all care settings—acute, subacute, and community-based

  • ✅ Clear, compelling communication in reports, depositions, and trial testimony

Medical-Legal Areas of Expertise

Dr. Bhardwaj provides expert evaluation and testimony in elder law, nursing home, and hospice-related cases, including:

  • Polypharmacy / Overmedication in Older Adults

  • Medication Errors and Improper Administration

  • Bedsores / Pressure Injuries and Wound Care Negligence

  • Improper Use of Physical or Chemical Restraints

  • Falls, Fractures, and Injury-Related Complications

  • Failure to Thrive / Malnutrition / Dehydration

  • Emotional, Physical, and Caregiver Abuse

  • Delayed or Missed Transfers to Acute Care / Specialists

  • Medical Negligence in Dementia or Alzheimer’s Care

  • Mental Capacity & Decision-Making Competency Assessments

  • Substandard Hospice and End-of-Life Care

  • Neglect in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities

Expert Witness Services for Attorneys & Legal Teams

Dr. Bhardwaj is available for both plaintiff and defense work, offering:

  • 🔍 Comprehensive Medical Record Review & Expert Analysis

  • 📝 Well-documented, defensible Medical-Legal Reports

  • 🎤 Persuasive and clear Deposition Testimony

  • ⚖️ Expert Trial Testimony based on clinical facts and best practices

Medical & Healthcare Consulting Services

In addition to legal services, Dr. Bhardwaj provides expert geriatric and palliative care consulting for families, facilities, and healthcare organizations:

  • 🧠 Mental Capacity & Competency Evaluations

  • 👵 Senior Care & Family Consulting

  • 🧬 Memory and Cognitive Testing

  • 🌿 Palliative Care and End-of-Life Consultations

  • 🏥 Medical Directorships for Skilled Nursing Facilities

  • 🎓 Geriatric Education and Training for Healthcare Teams

  • 💡 Healthcare Innovation, Quality Improvement & Management

Broad Experience Across Healthcare Settings

Dr. Bhardwaj has provided care and consultation in:

  • Hospitals (acute & inpatient)

  • Skilled nursing & rehab facilities

  • Hospice & palliative care programs

  • Home-based medical care

  • Community clinics

  • Long-term care and memory units

This breadth of experience gives her unique insight into systemic failures, communication breakdowns, and preventable harm—critical factors in elder abuse, neglect, or wrongful death cases.

Serving Dallas, Plano, Frisco, and Nationwide Cases

While based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Dr. Bhardwaj provides consulting and expert witness services across Texas and is available for national legal cases involving elder care, hospice, or medical negligence.

Let’s discuss how Dr. Bhardwaj can support your case or healthcare organization.

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