Autopsy Expert Witnesses in New York

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Autopsy expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including forensic pathology, clinical pathology, anatomical pathology, neuropathology, and pediatric pathology. Some of the most common specialties among autopsy expert witnesses also include toxicology, histopathology, molecular pathology, and surgical pathology. They can opine on the effects of drug overdoses, traumatic injuries, disease progression, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and unexplained deaths.

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr

This expert is board certified in internal medicine with a subspeciality in transplant hepatology. He earned his BS from Indiana University and his MD from the University of Chicago. He completed residency training at the University of Pennsylvania and St. Luke's Hospital, and fellowship training in liver diseases at Mount Sinai Hospital. He has authored more than 20 publications in the hepatology and liver disease fields, and belongs to a number of prestigious societies in the space, including the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Currently, this expert serves as the Clinical Director of Hepatology and Co-Director of Transplant Hepatology at a top university medical center.

Co-director of Transplant Hepatology, Major NY Medical Institution

Doctor of Medicine (MD), The University of Chicago Pritzker

New York,

New York

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr

This board certified expert has been practicing for over 20 years. He completed his Pathology residency at the Holy Mercy Hospital of Sao Paulo and a second Pathology residency at the University of Texas - Houston prior to completing a Fellowship in Surgical Pathology at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and a Gastrointestinal Pathology fellowship at Yale University. He is widely published in journals such as "World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology", "The International Journal of Gynecological Pathology" and "The American Journal of Surgical Pathology" and holds membership in multiple distinguished pathological societies. He has received the 'Attending of the Year in Anatomic Pathology" award multiple times. A former Assistant Clinical Professor of Pathology at Yale University, he is currently an Associate Professor of Pathology and the Surgical Pathology Director at another major medical university.

Associate Professor of Pathology, Major Medical University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pernambuco (Brazil)

New York,

New York

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

This extremely qualified expert is board certified in pathology and has been practicing for 20+ years. He completed his internship training at Rohtak Medical College, India, and his residency training at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and Columbia University, where he also pursued further postdoctoral training focusing on breast pathology. He is a member of multiple professional associations, including the American Association for Cancer Research, the Cancer and Leukemia Group and the US and Canadian Academy of Pathology. He has published 60+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves as a reviewed for 6+ renowned medical journals. He lectures both nationally and internationally and was honored for his teaching by Georgetown University in 2002. He is a current professor of pathology at a major university and the current director of surgical pathology, immunohistochemistry and breast pathology at a major hospital in New York.

Director, Major Hospital

Doctor of Medicine (MD), All India Institute of Medical Sciences

New York,

New York

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This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in Infectious Diseases. He earned his MD at Columbia University. He went on to complete an Internship and a Residency in Internal Medicine at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He then completed a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at SUNY Health Sciences Center. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He is active in his community at a Fellow in several medical societies, including the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, and a member of several medical associations such as the American Society for Microbiology. This expert has given over 300 lectures, authored over 100 publications, written 6 books, and written 10 book chapters on topics relating to his field. He has held the position of Chief of Infectious Diseases at Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn & Queens and Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, and has also served as the President and CEO of St. Joseph Hospital. He has also held positions as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and SUNY Health Science Center at Stony Brook. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Department of Medicine and a Hospital Epidemiologist at a Major Hospital in New York, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at a Medical School in New York.

Hospital Epidemiologist, A Major Hospital in New York

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Columbia University

Woodmere,

New York

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Related Specialties

What Can an Autopsy Expert Witness Opine On?

External Examination

Visual inspection of the body surface.

Internal Examination

Dissection to assess internal organs.

Tissue Sampling

Collecting samples for histological analysis.

Cause of Death Determination

Identifying the primary cause of death.

Documentation and Reporting

Recording findings for legal purposes.

Toxicology Analysis

Testing for substances in bodily fluids.

FAQs for Autopsy Expert Witnesses

What is the role of an autopsy expert witness in a legal case?

An autopsy expert witness provides crucial insights into cause and manner of death, interpreting complex medical findings for the court to aid in decision-making.

What types of cases can an autopsy expert witness contribute to?

Autopsy experts are often involved in criminal cases, wrongful death suits, malpractice claims, and insurance disputes where cause of death is contested.

How can an autopsy expert witness help in a medical malpractice case?

They can identify if there was a failure to diagnose or treat a condition correctly, contributing to the patient's death, providing key evidence in malpractice cases.

Are there subspecialties within the field of autopsy that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, some autopsy experts specialize in areas like forensic pathology, pediatric pathology, or neuropathology, each bringing unique expertise to different types of cases.

Why is it important to have an autopsy expert witness with board certification?

Board certification ensures the expert has undergone rigorous training and examination in their field, ensuring credibility and reliability of their testimony.

How does Expert Institute select its Autopsy expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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