- Expert Witness Services -
Addiction Medicine & Impaired Practitioner Cases
Overview
David A. Granovetter, MD, FASAM provides independent expert witness and medico-legal consultation services in matters involving addiction medicine, physician impairment, and fitness-for-duty. His work is grounded in over two decades of experience in addiction medicine, physician health, and physician well-being leadership, with a particular focus on safety-sensitive professionals.
Dr. Granovetter serves exclusively in an independent, non-treating role. Opinions are evidence-based, objective, and tailored to the specific legal or regulatory questions at issue.
Areas of Expertise
Addiction Medicine
Substance use disorders in safety-sensitive professionals
Impaired physician and impaired practitioner cases
Fitness-for-duty and return-to-work determinations
Physician health, impairment, and professional conduct
Interface between clinical impairment, regulatory oversight, and patient safety
Expert Services Offered
Dr. Granovetter provides the following expert services:
Comprehensive medical record review and analysis
Written expert reports
Independent medico-legal consultation with counsel
Deposition testimony
Trial and administrative hearing testimony
Services are provided for both plaintiff and defense matters.
Typical Case Contexts
Engagements commonly involve:
Medical board and licensing matters
Hospital credentialing and privileging disputes
Employment and contract-related disputes involving physicians
Regulatory, administrative, and professional discipline proceedings
Cases involving alleged impairment are approached with careful attention to diagnostic accuracy, functional assessment, and public safety considerations.
Fee Structure
Professional services are billed hourly:
Record review, analysis, and written reports: $500 per hour
Depositions and trial or hearing testimony: $750 per hour
Retainers are required for expert witness engagements. Additional billing details are provided upon request.
Independence and Role Clarification
Dr. Granovetter does not provide clinical treatment to individuals for whom he serves as an expert witness or evaluator. Expert opinions are offered independently and are not advocacy-driven. All conclusions are based on available records, accepted medical standards, and the specific referral questions presented.
Matters involving criminal proceedings are not accepted. Cases involving sexual boundary issues are considered selectively.
Contact
For inquiries regarding expert witness services or medico-legal consultation, please contact:
David A. Granovetter, MD, FASAM
Email: davidgranovetter@mdexpertevaluations.com
Phone: (669) 245-2858
Additional information about Dr. Granovetter’s background and evaluation services is available at www.mdexpertevaluations.com