SAN DIEGO
Legal Nurse Consulting
Bridging the Gap
Between the Medical
& Legal Communities

    Denise Sannicandro RN, MSN, PHN, MBA
    Legal Nurse Consultant
    Inductee of Sigma Theta Tau
    Member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants


    Denise Sannicandro graduated from Orange County Community College's Nursing
    Program in  Middletown New York,  with a AAS in Nursing in 1974. She then attended the
    University of Phoenix San Diego Campus and obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree
    in Nursing, and subsequently obtained a dual  Master's degree in Nursing and Business.
    Ms. Sannicandro attended the Kaplan College of Professional Studies School of Legal
    Nurse Consulting and obtained her LNC diploma, graduating with honors in 2002.
    Ms. Sannicandro has actively practiced nursing for over 30 years in the public and private
    sectors in various areas such as medical-surgical nursing, gynecology, pediatrics,
    dialysis, recovery room, intensive care, nursing homes (skilled facilities) home health
    care, utilization review, case management, managed care,  quality assurance and
    improvement, project management, audits and compliance, and health care informatics.
    Ms. Sannicandro has been employed at the California Department of Health Services,
    Medicaid Branch and subsequently worked for several years at a large national Health
    Maintenance Organization, managing a Medicaid Managed Care contract, and
    associated State programs under 13 memorandums of agreement.
    Ms. Sannicandro  now focuses her practice on regulatory compliance and audits, having
    been certified by the California Department of Health Services as a Master Trainer and
    Reviewer for certifying and re certifying provider medical offices in sole practice or group
    practices. She also contracts with community based organizations and health plans for
    special project  assignments. As a Nurse Generalist, her specialties are diverse and
    include Home Health Nurse, Case Manager, Nurse Advocate, and Medicaid (MediCal)
    Operations Expert. She is  registered with the California Board of Registered Nurses since
    2005, as an Expert Witness.
    Ms. Sannicandro has assisted plaintiff attorneys in their cases, related to  3rd party liability,
    employment issues, medical malpractice, altered standards of care in nursing homes
    (long term care) and home health.  Because of her extensive experience,  she  looks at
    cases with a critical eye and can save you time, money, and assist you in presenting your
    best case.
    (For more information regarding Ms. Sannicandro's qualifications and work experience,
    and/or fee schedule please contact her directly at (619) 955-1075 or by e-mail at:  
    DSannicandro@SanDiegoLNC.net )
    ABOUT  US
DISCLAIMER: The scope of practice  of the  legal nurse consultant does not include the independent practice of law. The practice of the Legal Nurse
Consultant is  performed in collaboration with attorneys and other licensed  professionals.   If you need an attorney or are seeking legal advice please
contact your local Bar Association for a referral