Objective Expert Testimony in Cardiac Electrophysiology
Board-Certified Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Johns Hopkins Faculty,
80+ peer-reviewed publications | 3300+ citations | H-index 31
Available for plaintiff and defense cases nationwide
Expert testimony spanning the full breadth of cardiac electrophysiology: ablation procedures, implantable cardiac devices, arrhythmia diagnosis and management, and anticoagulation therapy. Particular expertise in complex ventricular arrhythmias ablation, and arrhythmia care in patients with adult congenital heart disease.
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Johns Hopkins Faculty
Assistant Professor
Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Complex Ablation Program
Associate Director Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Program
Medico-Legal Expert in Cardiac Electrophysiology
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80+ Publications
3,300+ Citations
H-index 31
JACC Case Report Associate Editor
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Double Board Certified (Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease)
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society
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Objective analysis
Plaintiff & Defence
Academic Independence
Evidence-Based Analysis
Accepting cases Nationwide
Why Attorneys Choose Dr. Aronis
Evidence-Based Opinions — Grounded in peer-reviewed literature, not conjecture. Every opinion supported by published data and an H-index of 31.
Active Clinical Practice — 200+ procedures annually. Dr. Aronis performs the procedures he testifies about — current technique, current standards.
Academic Independence — Full-time academic practice ensures opinions grounded in evidence and objectivity, not financial incentive. No device company financial relationships that compromise impartiality.
Specialized Expertise — Deep knowledge in high-stakes areas: VT ablation complications, device malfunction, ACHD procedures, and complex substrate mapping.
Dr. Aronis works with both plaintiff and defense counsel, providing objective analysis of standard of care — not advocacy for either side.
Cardiac electrophysiology litigation demands expert testimony that withstands rigorous cross-examination. Dr. Aronis delivers:
Areas of Expertise
- Atrial fibrillation management and anticoagulation errors
- SVT diagnosis and management
- Cardioversion complications
- Periprocedural patient management errors
- Intraprocedural complication recognition and response
- Post-procedural monitoring failures
- Antiarrhythmic drug management errors
- VT/VF ablation outcomes and complications
- AF ablation complications including stroke and TIA
- Cardiac perforation and tamponade
- Esophageal injury and atrio-esophageal fistula
- Phrenic nerve injury during cryoablation
- Vascular access injuries (femoral, subclavian)
- Epicardial access and coronary artery injury
- ICD and pacemaker malfunction
- Lead dislodgement or cardiac perforation
- Programming errors and inappropriate shocks
- Device infection and extraction complications
- Failure to implant ICD in high-risk patients
- Lead fracture, insulation failure, and battery depletion
- Undersensing and oversensing events
- Failure to identify sudden cardiac death risk factors
- Delayed or inappropriate ICD referral
- Missed channelopathies (Brugada syndrome, Long QT, ARVC)
- Inadequate family screening after sudden cardiac death
- Exercise and sports clearance errors in at-risk patients
- Autopsy interpretation in suspected arrhythmic death
- Failure to diagnose life-threatening arrhythmia
- ECG misinterpretation (VT vs SVT with aberrancy)
- Failure to recognize high-risk ECG patterns
- Inappropriate risk stratification for sudden cardiac death
- Delayed diagnosis of device malfunction
- Inadequate anticoagulation management in atrial fibrillation
- Inappropriate EP study interpretation
- Arrhythmia management in complex congenital anatomy
- Device implantation complications in congenital heart defects
- Standard of care in specialized congenital heart populations
- Surgical vs. catheter-based management decisions
- Risk counseling for pregnancy in ACHD patients with arrhythmias
- Complex procedural planning errors
Dr. Aronis provides expert analysis across the full spectrum of cardiac electrophysiology cases. Each opinion includes detailed standard-of-care analysis with supporting peer-reviewed literature.
Submit case summary and key documents via the form below. Dr. Aronis provides a preliminary assessment of expertise match and availability.
- Conflict of interest screening
- Review of engagement terms and fee structure
- Retainer agreement execution
- NDA execution if required
- Timeline and scope discussion
Thorough analysis of all relevant case materials including:
- Medical records and imaging
- ECGs and device interrogations
- Procedure reports and mapping data
- Deposition transcripts
- Relevant guidelines and literature
- Verbal discussion of findings and preliminary opinions
- Assessment of standard of care and causation
- Strategic case discussion
- Determination of next steps
- Formal expert report with standard-of-care analysis
- Causation assessment with literature support
- Rebuttal report if required
- Deposition testimony
- Trial testimony
- Pre-testimony preparation with counsel
- Available for both in-person and remote testimony
Case Review Process
Currently accepting new cases nationwide. Dr. Aronis maintains a limited expert witness caseload to ensure thorough attention to each engagement.
- Responsive communication throughout engagement
- Flexible scheduling for depositions and trial testimony
- Available for both in-person and remote testimony
Licensed in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Available for cases in all 50 states and federal jurisdictions.
Board certified in:
Professional fees are based on:
- Case complexity and scope
- Document volume and review time
- Testimony requirements
Retainer required prior to commencement of case review. Travel expenses billed at actual cost for in-person testimony.