Mary Catherine Peters

M. Catherine Peters, RD, is a Registered Dietitian with over 13 years of clinical experience providing evidence-based, individualized nutrition care across diverse patient populations and healthcare settings. She specializes in translating complex nutrition science into clear, defensible opinions that support legal decision-making with precision, objectivity, and credibility. Throughout her career, Ms. Peters has delivered direct clinical care to an estimated 20,000+ patients, clients, and residents in long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, outpatient settings, and telehealth platforms. This breadth of real-world clinical experience provides a strong foundation for her expert opinions, allowing her to evaluate cases with both depth and practical insight beyond theoretical standards. Her areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: Long-term care, nursing home, and assisted living nutrition standards Malnutrition, failure to thrive, and clinical nutrition support Enteral (tube feeding) and specialized nutrition therapies Diabetes management and metabolic conditions Weight management and GLP-1 optimization Bariatric surgery support and post-operative care Gastrointestinal disorders (GERD, IBS, IBD, and related conditions) Oncology nutrition Hormonal and autoimmune-related nutrition considerations Pediatric nutrition Ms. Peters has served as an expert witness in legal matters, providing objective, evidence-based analysis supported by thorough documentation and established standards of care. Her work includes case review, report development, and consultation with legal counsel. She has contributed to both plaintiff and defense cases and has provided testimony in trial proceedings, where she is recognized for her ability to communicate complex clinical concepts in a clear, structured, and credible manner. Her approach is grounded in professional integrity and adherence to legal and ethical standards. She applies a consistent, methodical process to each case, ensuring that all opinions are supported by sufficient facts, reliable methodology, and appropriate application to the circumstances at hand. Ms. Peters earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences from Florida State University and maintains her credentials as a Registered Dietitian. As both a clinician and educator, she is committed to ongoing professional development and remains actively engaged in current research and best practices within the field of nutrition. Based in southwestern Virginia, Ms. Peters is dedicated to advancing the role of Registered Dietitians as essential subject matter experts in legal settings. She is available for case review, consultation, and expert testimony and will travel.

My approach is grounded in a structured, evidence-based methodology. I conduct a comprehensive review of all relevant medical records, clinical documentation, and case materials, followed by identification of applicable standards of care. I then compare the care provided against those standards and form objective opinions based on clinical evidence, professional guidelines, and my experience. All opinions are developed using reliable methods and are clearly supported, documented, and communicated in a manner appropriate for legal proceedings.

Experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with 13+ years specializing in malnutrition, long-term care, wound care, enteral and parenteral nutrition, failure to thrive, and bariatric and other GI surgical nutrition. Provides expert analysis and evidence-based opinions

BS from Florida State University Post-Graduate Internship in NYC with Aramark

Registered Dietitian 825329