Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses in Georgia

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Bariatric surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including general surgery, internal medicine, and obesity medicine. Some of the most common specialties include bariatric surgery, gastroenterology, nutrition, and anesthesiology. They can opine on the effects of surgical technique, standard of care, complications, informed consent, and long-term weight-loss outcomes.

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Average Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$500/hr

Review Fee

$650/hr

Deposition Fee

$750/hr

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This highly qualified and dual fellowship trained expert earned his BS from Stanford University and his MD from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. After completing his general surgery residency, he went on to train under two fellowships. The first fellowship was in surgical critical care at Stanford and the second was at Vanderbilt in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. As a result, this expert is a highly skilled physician board certified in general surgery. A recipient of the "5 Star Excellent Award" for his talent in patient care, this expert has been highly successful in the academic and clinical realm. He has authored over 10 book chapters and delivered over 25 invited lectures and presentations. Formerly, he held a teaching position as Instructor of Surgery in Vanderbilt's prestigious surgery department. Currently, he is Assistant Professor of Surgery at a top tier medical school.

    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Top Tier Medical School

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Tennessee College of Medicine

    Nashville,

    Tennessee

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  • Review Fee $475/hr
    Deposition Fee $550/hr
    Court Fee $700/hr

    This expert is highly qualified and board certified in General Surgery as well as Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery. He completed a Bachelors of Science in Biology at Loyola University Chicago. He pursued a Doctorate in Medicine at Rush Medical College, Rush University. He attended a residency program in General Surgery at Rush University Medical Center/Cook County Hospital Integrated and sub-specialized in Minimally Invasive Bariatric and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is heavily involved in research and academia. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Department of Surgery of a renowned medical university.

    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Major University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Rush Medical College, Rush University

    Nashville,

    Tennessee

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This expert gained his MD from the University of Virginia and completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Duke University. He completed an additional fellowship in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at Duke University. This expert is board certified in general surgery and is currently an assistant professor of surgery at a top tier University. He is also the division chief of general surgery at a Regional Hospital near the university.

    Co-Fellowship Program Director, A prestigious medical university in NC

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Virginia

    Durham,

    North Carolina

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What Can a Bariatric Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Gastric Bypass

Reduces stomach size and alters digestion.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Removes part of the stomach for weight loss.

Adjustable Gastric Banding

Places a band to restrict stomach capacity.

Biliopancreatic Diversion

Combines sleeve gastrectomy with intestinal bypass.

Intragastric Balloon

Temporary balloon helps reduce food intake.

Duodenal Switch

Restructures intestines for significant weight loss.

FAQs for Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a bariatric surgery expert witness?

A bariatric surgery expert witness is a medical specialist who explains weight loss surgery standards and care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex surgical issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a bariatric surgery expert witness?

A bariatric surgery expert witness handles malpractice, surgical error, standard-of-care, informed consent, device complication, postoperative complication, and wrongful death cases.

How can a bariatric surgery expert witness assess compliance with the standard of care?

A bariatric surgery expert witness assesses compliance with the standard of care by reviewing records, guidelines, informed consent, surgical technique, follow-up, and complication management.

What qualifications should counsel look for in a bariatric surgery expert witness?

Counsel should seek a bariatric surgery expert witness with board certification, extensive bariatric case experience, active clinical practice, and prior medico-legal testimony.

How does a bariatric surgery expert witness evaluate alleged surgical complications?

A bariatric surgery expert witness evaluates alleged surgical complications by reviewing records, imaging, operative notes, standards of care, and outcomes to assess causation and negligence.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting bariatric surgery expert witnesses?

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