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Average Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$500/hr
Review Fee
$650/hr
Deposition Fee
$750/hr
Court Fee
This actively practicing, board certified general surgeon is the current owner of a major private surgical practice as well as affiliated faculty at several regional healthcare centers. He is also extensively involved with grant funded research, and is a reviewer for several medical journals.
Affiliated Faculty, 3 Major Healthcare Centers
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Mousel Medical College
Virginia
This highly qualified, board certified expert earned his Bachelor's and medical degree from Tufts University. This was followed by an internship and residency in general surgery at the Philadelphia General Hospital. Right after he completed his formal medical education, this expert served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Jackson. This expert is a member of numerous medical societies and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of medicine. This expert has authored 6 peer reviewed papers and 2 abstracts. This expert previously held numerous positions at various Ivy League University hospital centers, which include attending surgeon, clinical instructor, director of student surgery, clinical instructor, clinical assistant professor, and coordinator of student affairs. This expert currently holds numerous positions at an Ivy League University hospital center, which include clinical professor of surgery, clinical improvement committee, and sits on the board of directors.
Board of Directors, An Ivy League University Hospital Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tufts University School of Medicine
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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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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