Christopher Van Tilburg, M.D.

Current Positions


STAFF PHYSICIAN
Providence Hood River Occupational, Travel, and Mountain Medicine

EDITOR
Wilderness Medicine

PAST BOARD MEMBER
Wilderness Medical Society

MEDICAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
Mountain Rescue Association

ACTIVE MEMBER
Crag Rats Mountain Rescue



Legal Expert

I work as a medical expert witness. My specialities include:
Family Medicine
Occupational Health and Injuries
Emergency Medicine including Urgent Care
Wilderness and Adventure Sports Medicine


TRIAL APPEARANCE


Svitek v. Nidecker Snowboards, 2005, Oregon
Product Liablity and Negligence in Snow Submersion Death of a Snowboarder
State of Washington v. LB, 2003, Washington
Domestic Violence

CASE SCREENING, CHART REVIEW, REPORTS, DEPOSITIONS


Cardiopulmonary arrest on a cruise ship tour
Missed diagnosis of a shoulder dislocation
Missed deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Missed abdominal aortic aneurysm
Missed appendicitis
Delay of diagnosis of diabetes
The role of midlevel providers
Head injury in patient taking anticoagulation medicine
Motor vehicle accident with narcotic pain medicine
Chronic fatique syndrome in divorce proceedings
Independent Medical Exams
Heat exhaustion in outdoor survival course
Head injury in snowboarder
Several cases are in progress

OTHER CASES


Avalanche Accidents
Canyoneering Injuries
Drownings
Maritime Accidents
Search and Rescue Costs and Liability
Outdoor Sports Risks
Good Samaritian Laws