Dr. Porter Ancil provides comprehensive consulting services for attorneys, insurance companies, and healthcare institutions. Leveraging decades of experience, he delivers clear, evidence-based opinions that can be critical in clarifying complex medical issues for legal proceedings, insurance claims, and quality assurance reviews.
Medical Record & Case File Review
A meticulous review of medical records, investigative reports, and existing pathological evidence to assess standard of care, identify discrepancies, and provide a foundational understanding of the medical facts of a case.
Cause-of-Death Analysis & Second Opinions
An independent analysis of autopsy reports, toxicology results, and microscopic slides to confirm, challenge, or clarify a previously determined cause and manner of death. This service is vital for cases with questionable or ambiguous findings.
Expert Reports
Preparation of detailed, well-researched, and clearly written expert reports that articulate complex medical concepts in an accessible manner. These reports are crafted to withstand scrutiny in legal and peer-review settings.
Depositions & Trial Testimony
As a seasoned expert witness, Dr. Ancil provides credible, composed, and compelling testimony for depositions and at trial. He excels at explaining intricate scientific details to judges and juries in a way that is both understandable and authoritative.
Second Opinion Pathology Slide Review
Microscopic re-examination of tissue slides to provide an independent diagnostic opinion. This is essential for cases involving diagnostic disputes, quality assurance, or medical malpractice claims.