Matthew F. Baretich, Ph.D., P.Eng., CCE, P.E.
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Professional Summary
Matthew F. Baretich, Ph.D., P.Eng., CCE, P.E. is a clinical engineering expert specializing in healthcare technology management and medical device safety. With a career spanning biomedical engineering, risk management, and hospital administration, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating medical device incidents, assessing compliance with healthcare standards, and evaluating whether risk management protocols were appropriately followed.
Mr. Baretich has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving healthcare technology management and medical device safety cases. His Ph.D. in Hospital and Health Administration, along with certifications as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and Professional Engineer (P.Eng., P.E.), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving clinical engineering and healthcare technology management.
Work Experience
Lower Mainland Biomedical Engineering — Director, Biomedical Engineering | 2021–Present Baretich Engineering — Owner | 1997–Present University of Colorado Hospital — Director | 1995–1997 University of Colorado Hospital — Manager | 1992–1995 University of Colorado Health Sciences Center — Director, Bioengineering | 1987–1992 Center for Health Services Research, University of Iowa — Research Associate | 1986–1987 Graduate Program in Hospital and Health Administration, University of Iowa — Faculty Associate | 1985–1986 Graduate Program in Hospital and Health Administration, University of Iowa — Research Assistant | 1982–1985 Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters — Director, Clinical Engineering | 1979–1982 Eastern Virginia Medical Authority — Director, Bioengineering Laboratory | 1977–1979
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Best Descriptor
Matthew F. Baretich specializes in managing and optimizing medical equipment and clinical engineering practices in healthcare settings.
Best Use Cases
- 1consulting on medical equipment management
- 2developing healthcare technology compliance programs
- 3advising on clinical engineering practices
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Ph.D. in Hospital and Health Administration
The University of Iowa · 1986
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Iowa State University · 1977
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Iowa State University · 1975
Licenses
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) (BC)
- Professional Engineer (P.E.)State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (CO)