I am an experienced medical expert witness, specializing in infectious diseases
Reviewed cases since 2010
Worked with more than 30 different law firms in CT, GA, IN, IL, ME, NY, PA
Multiple repeat clients
My broad expertise in infectious diseases has allowed me to work on a wide variety of cases
Surgical and orthopedic infections
Endocarditis
Pneumonia
Meningitis
Urinary tract infections
Sexually transmitted infections
Infections in the intensive care unit
I provide attorneys with support in any capacity they need
Unbiased evaluation of the merits of a case
Plaintiff or defense (80%/20% historically)
Certificate of Merit
Causation
Standard of care
I pride myself on providing high-quality reports in a timely fashion
Clear and well-written
Based on meticulous review of records
With reference to the medical literature to strengthen our case
My long career of giving educational lectures has given me the skills to be an excellent courtroom speaker
Ability to break down complex ideas for a lay audience
Clearly explain chains of cause and effect
Comfortable and experienced giving deposition or trial testimony, remotely or in person
I surpass all guidelines set by the Infectious Diseases Society of America for Infectious Diseases Specialists Serving as Expert Witnesses
1988-1992 B.A. (Physics, cum laude), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
1992-2001 M.D., PhD. (Biochemistry), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
2001-2003 Intern & Resident, Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell, New York, NY
2003-2006 Fellow, Division of Infectious Diseases, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia, New York, NY
2006-2007 Fellow, Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
American Board of Internal Medicine Board Certification, Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
New York State Education Department License to Practice Medicine, License Number 228124
Attending Physician, Infectious Diseases Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Professor, Internal Medicine Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Professor, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
1992 Phi Beta Kappa, Cornell University
2004 Pfizer Fellowship in Infectious Diseases
2015- present Castle Connolly Top Doctor, New York Metropolitan Area
2021 Montefiore Medical Center, Heart Failure & Transplant Consultant of the Year 2020-2021
2024 Fellow, American Society of Transplantation (F.A.S.T.)
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References from satisfied clients provided upon request
Email: Dr.Puius@gmail.com
Phone: (914) 984-3354
For a more complete view of my training and accomplishments look for me on
My faculty web page at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine
My publications on PubMed