About Dr. Max Lebow
Urgent Care Physician Expert Witness & Healthcare Leader
Board Certified Emergency Medicine | Board Certified Preventive Medicine | Past President, Urgent Care Association (UCA)
In the specific niche of Urgent Care malpractice, general emergency medicine expertise is often insufficient. Dr. Max Lebow bridges the gap between the Emergency Department and the clinic, bringing over 25 years of direct clinical experience and national leadership to medical-legal cases.
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25+
Years Experience
"I do not advocate. I evaluate."
My role is not to be a cheerleader for one side, but to provide an unbiased, clinical evaluation of the facts. Whether for plaintiff or defense, my loyalty is to the medical record and the objective standard of care.
The "Standard of Care" Authority for Urgent Care Litigation
As the Immediate Past President of the Urgent Care Association (UCA), Dr. Lebow has helped shape the standards that define the industry. He does not just opine on the standard of care; he has spent his career defining, managing, and practicing it.
Attorneys choose Dr. Lebow because he remains active in the field. He is not a retired physician; he is a practicing Medical Director and business owner who understands the real-world operational constraints and clinical realities of modern Urgent Care centers.
Unmatched Clinical & Leadership Experience
President & Chairman of the Board
Urgent Care Association (UCA)
2022-2023
Representing over 50% of all urgent care centers in the U.S.
Founder & Medical Director
Reliant Immediate Care Medical Group
Present
Supervising a system managing over 150,000 patient visits annually near LAX.
Emergency Medicine Physician
20+ Years ER Experience
Prior to UC Focus
Extensive emergency medicine background before focusing exclusively on Urgent Care.
Expert Witness Profile
Dr. Lebow provides objective, thorough analysis for medical malpractice, negligence, and standard of care cases. His reports are designed to withstand scrutiny, anticipating opposing counsel's strategy before they even present it.
~70
Cases Reviewed
15+
Testimonies Provided
85%
Defense Cases
15%
Plaintiff Cases
Why Attorneys Retain Dr. Lebow:
Differentiation
He clarifies why an Urgent Care is not an Emergency Room - a critical distinction that often determines the standard of care.
Clarity
He explains complex medical decision-making in plain language that juries and judges can understand.
Thoroughness
He reviews every page of the medical record, often catching details in nursing notes or triage logs that other experts miss.
Attorney-Proofing
Known for defending every opinion within the body of the report to limit vulnerability during cross-examination.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Master of Public Health (MPH), Medical College of Wisconsin
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Taft University
- Residency, Charity Hospital of New Orleans (Emergency Medicine)
- Fellow, American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP)
Board Certifications
- Board Certified, Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
- Board Certified, Preventive Medicine
Medical Licenses
- California (Active)
- Nevada (Active)
- Louisiana (Past)
- South Carolina (Past)
"Is This Case Worth Pursuing?"
Dr. Lebow specializes in early case evaluation. By bringing him in early, attorneys can determine if a case has merit before investing in costly litigation. He helps identify the strengths and weaknesses of a claim immediately, preventing surprises during deposition.
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