Nicholas Ladikos

Dr. Nicholas Ladikos is a highly accomplished and credentialed pharmacist with a diverse background spanning clinical practice, academia, and consulting. His extensive education includes a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida, a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Concordia University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University.

Dr. Ladikos holds numerous prestigious certifications, including being a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (FASCP), a Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP), a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP), and a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS). These credentials underscore his expertise in areas such as infectious diseases, geriatric care, and pharmacotherapy.

With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Ladikos has held key positions at renowned institutions like Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he served as the Clinical Coordinator and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Lead Clinical Pharmacist. He has also worked as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist and preceptor for pharmacy residents. Dr. Ladikos has been actively involved in numerous professional organizations, serving on committees and presenting at national conferences.

Notably, Dr. Ladikos has authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals, covering topics such as antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases, and healthcare management. His research has been presented at prestigious conferences, further solidifying his reputation as an expert in his field. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Dr. Ladikos is well-positioned to provide credible and reliable expert witness testimony in legal cases involving pharmacotherapy, infectious diseases, and geriatric care.

Areas of expertise:

ACCOUNTING & VALUATION Future Medical Costs, INSURANCE Claims Analysis, Claims, Made, Claims Reviews, Health Insurance, Life/Health Claims, Medical Cost, Validation/Negotiation, Medical Insurance, Professional Liability (Medical), GENERAL MEDICINE, MEDICAL & HEALTH, PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY Acid Reflux/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Anti-Psychotics, Clinical Research, Dietary Supplements, Drug-Drug Interactions, Drug Effects/Reactions, Drug induced Lung Disease, Drug Labeling, Drug Labels and Warnings, Drug Safety, Geriatrics, Identifying Expert Witnesses (Medical), Infectious Diseases, Malpractice (Pharmaceuticals), Medical & Health, Medical Chart Review, Medical Utilization Review, Medicare/Medicaid Fraud & Abuse, Medication Side Effects, Medication Use, Medications/Medicine, Over The Counter Medications (OTC), Pharmacist, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Prescribing Errors, Prescriptions (Pain Medicine), Psychopharmacology, Psychotropic, Pharmaceuticals, Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Retail, Pharmacy Standards of Care (Pharmacy), Teaching/Training/Consulting, Drug dispensing errors, Drug interactions and contraindications, Drug dose calculations and verification, Drug monitoring and levels (e.g. gentamicin, vancomycin), Drug preparation, Drug infusions and intravenous medications, Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), Compounding Anticoagulation (e.g. heparin, Lovenox, Coumadin) 

Numerous hospitals have used my skillset and expertise in medical chart reviews to identify errors in medication preparation and prescribing, drug side effect management, standard of care compliance, continuing education delivery, and personnel assessments.