Dr. Sendhil Krishnan
Orange, CA 92868
Office: 714-984-0548
Dr. Sendhil Krishnan is a top-rated expert witness and independent medical examiner, retained by over 50 law firms nationwide. With over 8 years of experience in case reviews, depositions, and court testimony across more than 65 cases, Dr. Krishnan brings an authoritative voice and meticulous attention to detail in every engagement.
As a distinguished interventional and general cardiologist with over 11 years of clinical practice, Dr. Krishnan's expertise spans a wide range of cardiology services, including:
- General Adult Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Stress Testing (including nuclear stress testing)
- Echocardiography
- Coronary Angiogram & Interventions
- EKG & Event Monitoring
- Pacemaker Insertion
- TAVR Procedures
- Peripheral Vascular Interventions
Dr. Krishnan has held numerous leadership roles, and his clinical acumen covers everything from interventional cardiology procedures (catheterizations, angioplasty, and stent placements), to cutting-edge structural heart interventions.
Known for his ability to quickly assess the merits of a case, Dr. Krishnan provides unbiased, evidence-based reports that uphold the highest standards of integrity. His exceptional preparation, deep knowledge, and strategic insights into opposing counsel’s arguments make him a formidable presence in depositions and courtroom testimony.
- Cardiology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Critical Care Medicine
- Independent Medical Examinations
- Medical Malpractice
- Nuclear Medicine
- Wrongful Death
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Board certified adult cardiovascular diseases, board-certified interventional cardiology by the American College of Cardiology and American Board of Medical Specialties.
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Society Member of the American College of Cardiology and SCAI (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions) - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Dr. Krishnan has held numerous speaking engagements for both CME (Continuing Medical Education) as well as for cutting edge biotech medical devices. He has both a local and regional presence and has given talks at multiple medical conferences.
- 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 have been retained as an expert witness over for over several 50 cases spanning over the last 8 years. I worked on cases for both the plaintiff and the defendant. I have performed affidavit of merits, IMEs, case reviews with reports, as well as depositions. My turnaround time is usually within a matter of 5-7 days depending on case complexity and amount of medical records.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: I am typically retained as an expert in general and interventional cardiology cases, focusing on reviewing standard of care, causation, and potential negligence. My approach is to provide an honest and upfront assessment, ensuring attorneys do not invest time and resources in cases where complications do not equate to negligence or a breach of the standard of care. This helps guide case strategy effectively from the outset.
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: Approximately 55-60%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: Approximately 40-45%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 12
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: Spring 2024
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: I have been qualified to give expert testimony at least a dozen times, but all but one went to trial (others were settled out of court)
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 1
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 8
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, independent medical examinations, medical reports, depositions, and court testimony, affidavit of merits.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $600 (which includes reviewing cases and writing case reports.) The initial consultation to determine merit is gratis to ensure that I am a good fit for the case
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $600
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $750
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $750
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: A fee schedule is provided via email.
Available Upon Request
Law firms Dr Krishnan has been retained by include: The Law Offices of Eliot Kanter (San Diego), Forensis Group, Hertz Schram P.C., Wilkes & McHugh, Law Office of Steve Pornbida, as well as family of Kendrick
“Dr. Sendhil Krishnan is wonderful to work with! He provided our lab with a fantastic Expert Opinion Letter during our CMS Medical Review and Education process. The letter was extremely well written, yet easy to understand, AND he was more than happy to accommodate our needs in a very short timeframe. Furthermore, Dr. Krishnan is also a pleasure to communicate with. He is both friendly and responsive. I highly recommend his services.”
–John Rowland, Selecta Labs