Expert witness and health care consulting
Trusted insight from a physician, veteran, and healthcare leader with a decade of experience.
About Me
I am a board-certified emergency physician and a former Major in the U.S. Air Force with extensive experience in clinical emergency medicine and research, medical leadership, and organizational governance.
My unique background spans multiple high-stakes environments—from frontline emergency care in the deployed setting in support of Operation Juniper Shield to medical leadership in organized medical bodies, such as the American College of Emergency Physicians from whom I have won several awards. With a robust record in both civilian and military healthcare settings, I bring a comprehensive understanding of medical practices, decision-making under pressure, and crisis management to my role as an expert witness.
During my service, I developed strong medical legal knowledge by serving as medical director at Wright-Patterson Medical Center. I also currently serve on the board of directors for two separate medical associations as well as on state and national bylaws review committees. My research experience includes formal peer review and both first and co-authorship on over 15 publications in journals and books, including being lead author on a national consensus guideline.
Why Hire Me
Comprehensive Experience
With experience in both military and civilian emergency care, I bring a unique perspective to my expert witness work. Time spent in hospital leadership and years of bylaws review also gives me strong medical legal knowledge.
In-Depth Knowledge
I am a published researcher and textbook author with peer-reviewed work in emergency medicine, toxicology, and nutrition, with additional expertise in organizational governance.
Proven Leadership
During my time as medical director, bylaws committee chair, and national medical association leader, I was awarded for advancing patient safety and organizational accountability.
Expert Witness Services
As a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, I have expertise in commenting on the following (not exhaustive):
Critical care and Geriatric medicine
Multi-system trauma
Emergency medical procedures
Medical and trauma resuscitation
Battlefield and deployed medicine
Multi-system emergency diagnoses, such as strokes, heart attacks, and life-threatening intracranial bleeding
Surgical emergencies
Safe disposition and care planning
End of life care
“Over the last few years, Dr. da Silva has stood out as a rising star in the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). If you have a discussion with him regarding Council, ACEP, or emergency medicine in general, his enthusiasm as a servant leader is immediately apparent. Dr. da Silva makes our Council better, and we are proud and inspired by his dedication.”
— Melissa Costello, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, ACEP Council Speaker 2023-2025 before presenting the ACEP Council Horizon Award.
Work With Me
For inquiries regarding expert witness services, case review, or consultation, please submit the form or email me at:
joshuadasilva7@gmail.com
Joshua da Silva, DO, FACEP | Expert Witness and Health Care Consulting | Est. 2025