Case review and expert testimony in the care of hospitalized children.
Board-certified pediatric hospitalist in active practice since 2012. I review standard-of-care, causation and damages related to the medical care of acutely ill newborns and children, for plaintiff and defense counsel.
- Certification
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics
- Clinical practice
- Inpatient pediatrics, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, 2012–present
- Peer review
- Chair, Pediatric Medical Staff Performance Committee, 2021–2023
- Research
- MS, Epidemiology; 51 peer-reviewed publications
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Areas of review
Matters arising in general inpatient pediatric wards, newborn nurseries and the transition from emergency to inpatient care.
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The deteriorating child
Recognition of sepsis and respiratory failure, rapid response, timing of escalation and transfer to intensive care.
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Febrile infants
Evaluation for serious bacterial infection, testing, empiric treatment and disposition.
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Respiratory illness on the ward
Bronchiolitis and asthma management, high-flow support, monitoring and observation.
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Fluids, electrolytes and dehydration
Dehydration, hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hypovolemic shock and related complications.
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Newborns
Hyperbilirubinemia, hypoglycemia, neonatal sepsis and nursery discharge.
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Medication safety
Weight-based ordering, dosing errors and administration in hospitalized children.
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Discharge and follow-up
Readiness for discharge, return precautions and communication with outpatient care.
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Systems and communication
Handoffs, supervision of trainees, consultation and documentation practices.
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Qualifications
Active bedside practice, institutional peer review and two decades of quantitative research.
Full curriculum vitae (PDF)Clinical
- Pediatric Hospitalist, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (Corewell Health), 2012–present
- Board certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Pediatric residency, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital / Michigan State University, 2009–2012
Quality and oversight
- Chair, Pediatric Medical Staff Performance Committee, Corewell Health, 2021–2023
- Chair, Institutional Review Board, 2022–2023
- Moderator, AAP Pediatric Hospital Medicine LISTSERV, 2021–2023
Academic
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State University, 2015–present
- Research Scientist, DeVos Cardiovascular Research Program, Spectrum Health and Van Andel Institute, 2015–2022
Education
- MD, Michigan State University, 2006 · Alpha Omega Alpha
- MS, Epidemiology, Michigan State University, 2000
- BA, Philosophy, with honors, Calvin College, 1997 · National Merit Scholar
Selected publications
- Hadley A, Kort E, Torres W. Updates in pediatric sepsis. The Hospitalist, 2023.
- Rajasekaran S, Kort E, et al. Red cell transfusions as an independent risk for mortality in critically ill children. J Intensive Care, 2016.
- Shankar R, et al., Kort EJ, et al. Gene expression signatures identify paediatric patients with multiple organ dysfunction who require advanced life support. EBioMedicine, 2020.
- Gupta R, et al., Kort EJ, et al. Transcriptomic analysis of acute and recovery phase of viral bronchiolitis. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol, 2021.
- Kort EJ. Patent ductus arteriosus in the preterm infant: an update on mortality and morbidity. Current Pediatric Reviews, 2016.
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Engagement
- Conflict checks
- Inquiries answered within 24–48 hours.
- Preliminary review
- Informal record review and verbal discussion of merit on request, generally within 7 days of receiving records.
- Written opinions
- Affidavits of merit or meritorious defense, and expert reports, on request.
- Testimony
- Deposition and trial testimony, in person or remote.
Fee schedule and retainer terms on request. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Discuss a matter
Conflict-check inquiries are answered within 24–48 hours. Please do not send records or protected health information until a conflict check is complete.