Timothy Baerg, MD/MBA

Anesthesiology Expert Witness | Core Faculty Anesthesiologist - USAP | Illuhaven LLC, Owner | Serenity Anesthesia PLLC, Owner

Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

About

→ Board-certified anesthesiologist with active clinical practice, academic teaching responsibilities, and healthcare leadership experience. → Founder and Medical Expert at Serenity Anesthesia Expert Witness LLC, providing independent anesthesiology expert review and consultation. → Performs comprehensive medical record review, standard-of-care analysis, causation assessment, expert report preparation, deposition testimony, and trial consultation. → Clinical expertise includes obstetric anesthesia, airway management, perioperative medicine, regional anesthesia, and anesthesia-related complications. → Dedicated to translating complex medical issues into clear, objective, and evidence-based opinions for attorneys, insurers, healthcare organizations, and courts. → Educator and mentor involved in training residents and advancing excellence in anesthesiology practice. → Committed to delivering impartial, scientifically grounded analyses informed by current clinical practice and medical literature.

Experience

  • Medical Expert Witness at Serenity Anesthesia Expert Witness LLC
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    I leverage my medical expertise to provide critical insights in legal cases involving anesthesia, airway management, obstetric care, and nerve injuries. • Conduct thorough reviews of medical records to ensure accurate assessments. • Prepare detailed affidavits and reports that articulate complex medical concepts for legal teams. • Testify confidently in depositions and trials, enhancing the understanding of medical standards in court.

  • Core Faculty Anesthesiologist at USAP - Nevada
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    I have effectively contributed to anesthesiology practices while enhancing team dynamics and education. • Direct the OR board during on-call hours, ensuring timely completion of surgical cases. • Engage in the recruitment of diverse candidates, promoting inclusivity within the team. • Supervise residents, imparting critical knowledge in trauma, regional anesthesia, and obstetrics

  • Clinical Instructor at University of Washington Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    → Supervise and medically direct anesthesia care teams, including CRNAs and physician trainees, at a high-volume Level I trauma center. → Mentor residents and advanced practice providers in the principles of general anesthesiology, regional anesthesia, trauma care, obstetric anesthesia, and advanced airway management. → Provide hands-on clinical teaching in a complex academic environment while fostering the development of future anesthesiologists.

  • Anesthesiology Resident at University of Washington
    Jun 2021 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    I gained extensive experience in anesthesiology, focusing on both clinical skills and innovative projects. • Mastered perioperative management skills, including regional and pediatric anesthesia techniques. • Spearheaded a quality improvement project that enhanced patient care protocols. • Presented research findings at the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, showcasing my commitment to advancing the field.

  • University of Michigan Medical School (4 yrs 11 mos)
    • Academic Tutor
      Aug 2019 - Jun 2020 · 11 mos

      • Coach students on test question analysis and provide strategies for identifying high-yield information to help pre-clinical and clinical students maximize their potential for success • Cement my medical knowledge through practicing memorization strategies and developing conceptual frameworks, simultaneously developing my teaching skills

    • Student Run Free Clinic Volunteer
      Sep 2015 - Jun 2020 · 4 yrs 10 mos

      • Provided high-quality, no-cost healthcare to both English and Spanish-speaking patients • Supervise pre-clinical students and assist them in tailoring their treatment plans to each individual patient’s healthcare and socioeconomic needs • Inspires me to think holistically for patients who come from disadvantaged backgrounds while also teaching me how to council patients particularly prone to poorer health outcomes

    • MD Candidate
      Aug 2015 - Jun 2020 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      • Coordinated medical decision-making for over 500 English and Spanish-speaking patients through conducting comprehensive physical examinations, rigorous documentation, and extensive review of published medical literature • Managed patients in the perioperative setting with complex care teams, which include physicians, pharmacists, and social workers, I have • Triaged over 100 critically ill patients in emergency settings to assess the need for immediate surgery, teaching me importance of rapid pace decision making under high-pressure circumstances • Learned several novel anesthetic technologies, such as THRIVE and fiberoptic intubation, through remaining flexible and curious