Jessica Shackman, M.D., Ph.D.

Jessica Shackman, M.D., Ph.D. is an Emergency Medicine expert specializing in adult emergency medical conditions, trauma, and patient quality and safety. With a career encompassing both clinical practice and academic involvement, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating trauma cases, assessing emergency procedures, and evaluating whether patient safety standards were met.

Dr. Shackman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements within Maryland, involving emergency medicine and trauma cases. Her Doctor of Medicine in Medicine, along with her Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving emergency medical conditions.