01 / REVIEW
Medical Record Review
Chronological review and clinical interpretation of pediatric medical records, decisions, and outcomes.
Independent clinical perspective. Rigorous medical analysis.
Pediatric expertise.
Clear, evidence-based opinions.
Nina Poliak, MD, MPH, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician, physician educator, medical author, and expert witness bringing extensive clinical and academic experience to pediatric medical-legal matters.
Request a Consultation →MD, MPH, FAAPPhysician credentials
Board CertifiedAmerican Board of Pediatrics
20+ YearsMedical experience
Academic & ClinicalTeaching and patient care
About Dr. Poliak
A clinical foundation for thoughtful medical review
Dr. Poliak combines direct patient-care experience with a career in physician education, scientific writing, and medical consulting.
Her background encompasses pediatric primary care, urgent and emergency care, newborn care, clinical teaching, and research. This breadth supports careful review of medical records, clinical decision-making, and pediatric standards of care.
Her approach emphasizes sound medical reasoning, transparent identification of relevant evidence, and clear communication of complex clinical issues.
Medical-Legal Services
Pediatric expert witness services
Independent case analysis informed by clinical practice, medical literature, and an understanding of pediatric care settings. Engagement scope is determined case by case.
02 / ANALYSIS
Standard-of-Care Analysis
Assessment of pediatric clinical management against applicable standards, guidelines, and case-specific circumstances.
03 / OPINIONS
Written Medical Opinions
Clear, well-reasoned medical assessments and explanations suitable for attorney case evaluation.
04 / CARE SETTINGS
Pediatric Urgent & Acute Care
Issues involving pediatric triage, clinical assessment, treatment decisions, and escalation of care.
05 / PRACTICE
General & Newborn Pediatrics
Questions involving ambulatory pediatric care, development, preventive medicine, and newborn assessment.
06 / COMMUNICATION
Clinical Education & Evidence
Translation of medical literature and complex pediatric principles into organized, understandable analysis.
Qualifications
Training, practice, and scholarship
Medical Education
Medical degree, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin; Master of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University.
Pediatric Training
Pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital, with additional postgraduate training and research experience at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Clinical Leadership & Teaching
Experience as a pediatric attending, physician educator, and leader in pediatric clinical education; Clinical Assistant Professor at PCOM.
Scientific & Medical Writing
Author and editor of pediatric board-review educational materials, with peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.
A detailed curriculum vitae may be provided directly in response to professional inquiries.
“Well-supported medical opinions begin with careful review of the facts, clinical context, and relevant evidence.”
Attorney Inquiries
Discuss a potential engagement
For pediatric medical-legal case review or expert witness inquiries, please include the general nature of the matter, relevant deadlines, and the services requested. Avoid sending protected health information until an appropriate secure communication method has been established.
Nina Poliak, MD, MPH, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Medical Expert Witness & Consultant
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Engagements are subject to availability, review for potential conflicts, and agreement on scope and terms.