RonaldKeithWrightMD

Pathology • Turtletown, TN

Forensic/Autopsy, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

RK Wright MD JD, Forensic Pathologist

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Office
1000 Ducks Nest Rd
Turtletown, TN 37391
Phone+1 954-520-4958
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Education & Training

University of Miami School of LawJD, 1980
HCA Florida JFK Hospital1974 - 1975
Medical Center Hospital of Vermont1972 - 1974
Medical Center Hospital of Vermont1972 - 1974
University of Vermont Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1971 - 1972
Homer G. Phillips Hospital (City Hospital Number 2)Externship, Obstetrics, 1969 - 1971
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 1971
St. Louis University School of MedicineMD, 1971
Southwest Missouri State UniversityBS, Biology and Chemistry, 1967
University of Tennessee College of MedicineFellowship, Pharmacology, 1964

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1973 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2002 - 2024
American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
American Board of Pathology Forensic Pathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Consultant of the Year National Safety Council, 1984
Florida Commendation Medal Florida National Guard, 1984
Man of the Year Broward County Funeral Directors Association, 1981
Citizen of the Year Alpha Omicron 1980
Outstanding Alumnus Southwest Missouri State University, 1980
Alpha Omega Alpha 1970
Alpha Sigma Nu 1970
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Commentary on: Dror IE, Melinek J, Arden JL, Kukucka J, Hawkins S, Carter J, et al. Cognitive bias in forensic pathology decisions. J Forensic Sci. https://doi.org/10....
Peter Speth, Sarah Avedschmidt, John J Baeza, Dean A Beers, Karen S Beers, Stephen Cohle, Tracey Corey, Marcella Fierro, David R Fowler, Lee Ann Grossberg, Dawn B Holm...> ;Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2021 Nov 1

Journal Articles

The Effects of Positive Serologic Tests for HIV and Syphilis on Neuropathologic Manifestations of Each Disease.
Tate LG, Wright RK, International Symposium on the Role of the Autopsy in Epidemiology
Medical Examiner Autopsy and Post Mortem Serologic Testing as a Monitor of HIV Infection in a Prevalence.
Tate LG, Wright RK, nternational Symposium on the Role of the Autopsy in Epidemiology
The epidemiologic necropsy for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Wright RK, JAMA
Sexual asphyxia in siblings.
Bell MD, Tate LG, Wright RK, Am J For Med Path
Fatal virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome in a young adult producing nontraumatic splenic rupture.
Bell MD, Wright RK, J For Sci
Clinicians' documentation of gunshot wounds.
Wright RK, JAMA
Commentary on an electrocution death of an infant who had received an electric shock from an uncovered oval shaped lamp switch in his mouth while in hospital.
Wright, RK, J For Sci
An Automated Method for Measuring Creatine Phosphokinase Activity in Serum.
Wright RK, Alexander RL, Clin Chem
The Problem Oriented Autopsy in Quality Control.
Wright RK, Med Com Press
Phocanema Species Infection in Man.
Wright RK, Craighead J, MMWR
Evaluation of Clinician Accuracy in Evaluating Gunshot Wound Injuries.
Shuman M, Wright RK, J For Sci
A case of Human Infection with the Cod Phocanema Sp.
Kates S, Wrights KA, Wright RK, Am Trop Med Hyg
Transparencies of Graphs & Tables.
Wright RK, Harris LS, ASCP Newsletter
Auto Fatalities by Postural Asphyxia.
Wright RK, Harris LS, Proc 18th Conf AAAM
Review of Tainting Evidence inside the Scandals at the FBI Crime Lab.
Wright RK, J For Sci
Injuries Fatal to Auto Occupants Using Seat Belts.
Harris LS, Wright RK, Proc 18th Conf AAAM
Homicidal Hanging Masquerading as Sexual Asphyxia.
Wright RK, Davis JH, J For Sci
High Voltage Electrocution.
Wright RK, Mittleman RE, ASCP Forensic Check Sample
Electrocution Due to Lightning.
Wright RK, ASCP-CCE FP-92
Mechanisms of Death.
Wright RK, Davis JH, Am Soc Clin Path
Studies in the Epidemiology of Murder-A Proposed Classification System.
Wright RK, Davis JH, J For Sci
Influence of the Medical Examiner on Cadaver Organ Procurement.
Davis JH, Wright RK, J For Sci
Compensation for patient irrespective of negligence by doctor.
Wright RK, NEJM
The Use of a Xerox 6500 Color Copier in Forensic Sciences.
Davis JH, Wright RK, Donalds M, Peevy J, J For Sci
Indirect Lethal Ramifications of Horticulture.
Davis JH, Wright RK, J Fl Med Assoc
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Books/Book Chapters

Handbook of Forensic Pathology.
Chapter: Electrical Injuries & Lightning
Wright RK, Gantner GEditors: Froede RC.College of American Pathologists, Northfield, IL
Handbook of Forensic Pathology.
Chapter: Sudden Unexpected Death
Wright RKEditors: Froede RC.College of American Pathologists, Northfield, IL
Handbook of Forensic Pathology.
Chapter: Cutting and Stabbing
Ongley JP, Wright RKCollege of American Pathologists, Northfield, IL
Introduction to Forensic Sciences.
Chapter: Forensic Pathology
Page 93 - 106Eckert WG, Wright RKEditors: Bill Eckert.CRC Press
Introduction to Forensic Sciences.
Chapter: Scientific Evidence in Court
Page 68 - 80Eckert WG, Wright RKEditors: Bill Ecker.CRC Press
Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques.
Chapter: The Role of the Forensic Pathologist
Page 15 - 26Wright RKEditors: James, Stuart H. and Norby Jon J.CRC Press
Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques.
Chapter: Investigation of Traumatic Deaths
Page 27 - 43Wright RKEditors: James Stuart H. and Norby, Jon J.CRC Press
Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis.
Chapter: Medical and Anatomic Aspects of Bloodshed
Page 11 - 39Wright RKEditors: James, Stuart.Taylor & Francis
An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques.
Chapter: Investigation of Traumatic Deaths
Page 43 - 59Wright RKEditors: James Stuart H. and Norby, Jon J.Taylor & Francis
Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques.
Chapter: The Role of the Forensic Pathologist
Page 13 - 24Wright RKEditors: James, Stuart H. and Norby Jon J.Taylor & Francis
Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques.
Chapter: Investigation of Traumatic Deaths
Page 43 - 59Wright RKEditors: James Stuart H. and Norby, Jon J.Taylor & Francis
Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques.
Chapter: The Role of the Forensic Pathologis
Wright RKEditors: James, Stuart H. and Norby Jon J.Taylor & Francis
Modern Legal Medicine, Psychiatry and Forensic Science.
Chapter: Qualification and Training for Forensic Pathology
Page 97 - 108Fisher RS, Wright RK, Petty CSF.A.Davis, Philadelphia, PA
Local Drug Abuse: Trends, Patterns and Issues.
Chapter: Pathology and Drug Related Deaths
Wright RKRockville, Maryland
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Other

Electrical Injuries.
Cushing TA, Wright RK
http://emedicine.com/emerg/topic162.htm
Electrical Injuries.
Wright, RK
http://emedicine.com/emerg/topic162.htm
Electrical Injuries.
Cushing TA, Wright RK
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/770179-overview
Review of On-Site Drug Testing.
Wright, RK, J.Foren.Med.Tox
http://www.geradts.com/anil/ij/vol_003_no_001/reviews/tb/page010.html
Review of Self-Assessment in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology: MCQs in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.
Wright, RK, J.Foren Med.Tox
http://www.geradts.com/anil/ij/vol_004_no_001/reviews/tb/page002a.html
Review of Eternal Treblinka our treatment of animals and the holocaust in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.
Wright, RK, J.Foren.Med.Tox
http://www.geradts.com/anil/br/vol_002_no_001/reviews/f_books/r006.html
Review of Disposition of Toxic Drugs and Chemicals in Man.
Wright, RK, J.Foren Med.Tox
http://www.geradts.com/anil/ij/vol_004_no_002/reviews/tb/page001.html
Forensic Medicine Clinical and Pathological Aspects.
Wright, RK, J.Foren.Med.Tox
Review of Forensic Pathology Reviews Vol 1.
Wright, RK, J.Foren Med.Tox
http://www.geradts.com/anil/ij/vol_005_no_002/reviews/tb/page015d.html
Review of Forensic Pathology Reviews Vol2.
Wright, RK, J.Foren.Med.Tox
http://www.geradts.com/anil/ij/vol_006_no_002/reviews/tb/page002c.html
Review of Clinical Forensic Medicine 2nd Edition.
Wright, RK, J.Foren Med.Tox
http://www.geradts.com/anil/ij/vol_007_no_002/reviews/tb/page004g.html.
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Hospital Affiliations

Jackson Health SystemMiami, Florida