Nationwide Expert Medical Witness Services

Sturchler MD offers services designed to support attorneys and organizations seeking a reliable medical perspective in hospice and palliative care cases.

reviews, depositions, legal testimony, and training

Professional Background

Dr. Maria Sturchler is a qualified medical expert with extensive experience in merit-based reviews, depositions, and legal testimony. She conducts detailed chart reviews, authors expert reports, consults via teleconference, and provides in-person courtroom testimony, among other services. Dr. Sturchler’s advanced education, training, and clinical background ensure that each case is thoroughly and objectively evaluated. She is committed to supporting the investigation of legitimate claims while helping to identify and eliminate those lacking merit, all with the highest standards of professionalism and clinical acumen.

A Gold Humanism Honor Society scholar, she earned her M.D. from Vanderbilt University (2017) and holds multiple summa cum laude degrees, including an Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University. She currently serves as Medical Director of Inpatient Palliative Medicine at Novant Health and is CEO of Sturchler MD, Inc., alongside extensive experience as a hospice and palliative care physician and medicolegal expert.

Expert Witness Testimony

Dr. Sturchler’s objective, clinically grounded expert witness testimony is backed by years of hospice and palliative medicine experience.

Her testimony supports attorneys, health systems, and organizations seeking clarity on standards of care, symptom management, and end-of-life decision-making in complex or disputed cases.

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Objective insight on hospice and palliative care standards
Clear explanation of clinical decisions and documentation
Support for plaintiff or defense attorneys in complex cases
Insight for health systems, hospice agencies, and insurers
Guidance for risk management teams assessing quality and compliance
Clear translation of medical issues for courts and juries

Case-specific medical insight for attorneys and legal teams
Clarification of hospice eligibility, care plans, and documentation
Thorough review of symptom-management practices
Support for health systems and hospice agencies in complex reviews
Guidance for insurers evaluating care quality and authorization issues
Input for risk management teams navigating clinical concerns
Clear explanations of end-of-life practices and symptom management

Case Consulting

Dr. Sturchler offers focused medical consulting to help legal teams, healthcare organizations, and insurers interpret complex hospice and palliative care scenarios.

Her guidance draws on extensive clinical and leadership experience, supporting professionals who need clarity on standards of practice, symptom management, care transitions, and decision-making in medically complex cases.

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Case Review and Analysis

With extensive clinical and leadership experience, Dr. Sturchler offers clear, unbiased evaluations focused on standards of care, documentation patterns, and key clinical decision points.

Thorough case reviews and detailed medical analyses help legal teams, healthcare organizations, and insurers interpret complex hospice and palliative care records.

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Comprehensive review of hospice and palliative medical records
Insight for attorneys evaluating strengths and risks in a case
Support for health systems and hospice agencies in internal reviews
Analysis for insurers assessing documentation and care quality
Guidance for risk management teams addressing clinical questions
Clear identification of relevant clinical findings and discrepancies

Medical insight to support case strategy and preparation
Clarification of hospice standards, decisions, and documentation
Support for plaintiff or defense teams in complex medical disputes
Guidance for health systems and hospice agencies during legal review
Input for insurers handling contested care or coverage issues
Clear explanations to assist attorneys during depositions and hearings

Litigation Support

Dr. Sturchler provides comprehensive litigation support to attorneys, health systems, and insurers involved in hospice and palliative medicine cases.

Her clinical expertise helps teams interpret complex records, prepare medical questions, and strengthen case strategy with clear, unbiased insight into standards of care and end-of-life medical practice.

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Speaking Engagements

Dr. Sturchler is available for presentations at regional and national conferences, helping audiences strengthen their understanding of standards of care, communication, and complex decision-making.

Speaking engagements offer legal, clinical, and academic teams the opportunity to explore advanced concepts in hospice and palliative medicine.

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Presentations on hospice and palliative care standards
Education tailored for attorneys, clinicians, and educators
Guidance on end-of-life communication and decision-making
Insight for healthcare organizations and academic programs
Support for conferences seeking expert-level clinical content
Clear, engaging delivery grounded in real-world experience

Practical training for attorneys, clinicians, and healthcare leaders
Focused education on hospice standards and care practices
Guidance for teams navigating end-of-life decisions and documentation
Support for organizations seeking expert-led clinical instruction
Workshops tailored for legal, academic, or medical audiences
Clear, grounded teaching based on real-world experience

Education and Training

Education and training sessions support legal, clinical, and organizational teams seeking a deeper understanding of hospice and palliative medicine. Drawing from extensive experience in patient care and leadership, Dr. Sturchler offers practical, evidence-informed guidance tailored to those working with complex end-of-life scenarios and documentation requirements.

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