Francisco J. Diaz, MD, FCAP, FASCP
Pathologist
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Professional Summary
Francisco J. Diaz, MD, FCAP, FASCP is a forensic pathology expert specializing in cause of death evaluations and medicolegal investigations. With extensive experience in forensic pathology, anatomic pathology, and medical examiner operations, he brings a comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating cause and manner of death, assessing wound interpretation, and evaluating mechanisms of death.
Dr. Diaz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of overdose, elder abuse, and road traffic accidents. His MD in Medicine from Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo, along with certifications in Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Pathology from the American Board of Pathology, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving toxicology, suicide, and homicide.
Work Experience
Francisco J. Diaz, MD, FCAP, FASCP, has served as the Medical Director and Deputy Chief Medical Examiner at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Washington, DC, since 2017. He previously held positions as Assistant Medical Examiner at the Office of the Medical Examiner, Wayne County, Michigan, from 2001 to 2017, and as Deputy Medical Examiner at the Office of the Medical Examiner, Washtenaw County, Michigan, from 2015 to 2017. His career spans over 22 years in the field of medical examination.
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Best Descriptor
Francisco J. Diaz is a forensic pathologist specializing in cause of death evaluations and post-mortem examinations.
Best Use Cases
- 1forensic pathology consultations
- 2expert witness testimony in death investigations
- 3training and education in forensic medicine
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MD in Medicine
Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo · 1989
Licenses
- Medical LicenseMichigan (MI)
- Medical LicensePennsylvania (PA)
- Medical LicenseOhio (OH)
- Medical LicenseDistrict of Columbia (DC)
- Medical LicenseDominican Republic