
Sarah Johnson
Board Certified in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology
New York, NY • Philadelphia, PA
New York • Pennsylvania
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18+ Years
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Dr. Johnson is a board-certified forensic pathologist with over 18 years of experience in death investigation, autopsy examination, and medical-legal testimony. She has testified in over 200 cases involving homicide, accidental death, and medical malpractice. Her extensive background includes serving as Deputy Chief Medical Examiner for New York City, where she conducted thousands of post-mortem examinations and provided expert consultation on high-profile death investigations. Dr. Johnson specializes in complex death scene reconstruction, interpretation of traumatic injuries, toxicological analysis, and time-of-death estimation. She has published over 45 peer-reviewed articles in forensic pathology journals and has been invited as a keynote speaker at national and international forensic science conferences. Her expertise extends to neuropathology, cardiovascular pathology, and pediatric forensic pathology, making her uniquely qualified to handle cases involving intricate medical and legal questions. Dr. Johnson has provided consultation services to law enforcement agencies, district attorneys, and defense counsel throughout her career. She maintains active involvement in teaching medical students and residents in forensic pathology techniques and maintains professional memberships in the National Association of Medical Examiners, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and College of American Pathologists. Her meticulous documentation practices and clear communication style make her testimony particularly effective in helping juries understand complex medical evidence. She is known for her objective, scientifically rigorous approach to death investigation and her commitment to seeking truth regardless of which party has retained her services.
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