Dr. Joshua M. Willis, MD FACC,FSCAI
Atlanta, GA 30342
Office: 423-580-5005
Successful Board Certified General Cardiologist and Interventional Cardiologist skilled at assessing conditions and devising treatments in line with latest research and treatment protocols. Proficient in complex percutaneous coronary intervention, Impella implantation for management of cardiogenic shock, Swan Ganz tailored therapy of advanced heart failure patients, complex medical decision making implementing diagnostic testing and multidisciplinary collaborative management for the care of critically ill patients. Builds rapport with patients and physician colleagues to facilitate cutting edge evidence-based care.
Uniquely qualified to communicate, both in person and writing, a blend of common sense medicine supported by the current body of evidence that is easily comprehensible to professional and lay persons alike.
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Medical Director Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory WellStar Douglas Hospital
MD Doctor of Medicine-Howard University College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science Xavier University of Louisiana
American Board of Internal Medicine- Board Certified Cardiovascular Disease 2010-current
American Board of Internal Medicine-Board Certified Interventional Cardiology 2011-current
Georgia State License-current - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Fellow American College of Cardiology
Fellow Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Upcoming speaking engagement March 29, 2023- "Truck Drivers and Cardiovascular Disease" Continuing Law Education Seminar, Atlanta Metro area
"Quit the Sit"-Speaking presentation about Wellness for Women WellStar Community Education Series- Feb 16, 2017
"Approach to Peri-Operative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery" Surgical Grand Rounds Presentation, Baroness Erlanger Medical Center, Chattanooga, TN April 2016
Chief Resident-Tulane Internal Medicine 2005-2006
Internal Medicine Academic Hospitalist/Teaching Attending 2006-2007
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: I just began medical expert witness work six weeks ago. I've been retained four times.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Cardiovascular Medicine
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 100%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 0%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: One
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2018
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: None -I've been in this role for approximately six weeks
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: None-I've been in this role for approximately six weeks
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: Less than one
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting
Records Review
Document Preparation - Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Initial case consultation is free
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: 650.00/hr
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: 3,500.00 for up to four hours, 900.00 for each additional hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: 3,500.00 for up to four hours, 900.00 for each additional hour
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel-250.00/hr-six hour time cap
Available Upon Request