Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses in Missouri

We’ll help you retain an industry-leading Bariatric Surgery expert

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.

Find an expert witness near you

Select your state

What party are you representing?

Average Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$500/hr

Review Fee

$650/hr

Deposition Fee

$750/hr

Court Fee

  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr
    Court Fee $700/hr

    This board certified expert has been in clinical practice for over 10 years and is currently the Vice Chairman of the department of Surgery at his clinical institution. He is also the Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program. He completed his residency training at the Tulsa Regional Medical Center (now Oklahoma State University Medical Center) and St. Francis Hospital. He is a member of numerous surgical associations and institutional committees that ensure excellence in surgical technique and outcomes. He is actively involved in research and his interests lie primarily in general and laparoscopic surgery, chronic wound care, complex ventral hernias, and endoscopy. Currently, he is an Associate Professor of General Surgery and staff surgeon at a major medical center.

    Attending, Multiple Medical Centers in OK

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Tulsa,

    Oklahoma

    View profile
  • 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

    View profile
  • Review Fee $150/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert has her Associate of Science in Nursing from College of St. Mary's. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Creighton University and her Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner from University Nebraska Medical Center. She is not only a nurse practitioner but also a certified bariatric nurse. She is currently a nurse practitioner in bariatric surgery as well as the bariatric surgery coordinator at a major medical center specializing in weight management. She is responsible for all the education to all bariatric surgery patients, staff in the hospital and surrounding communities in regards to bariatric surgery (or other weight management topics) and is the Leader of the Bariatric Surgery Staff.

    Bariatric Surgery Coordinator, A Major Medical Center in Nebraska

    Master of Science (MS), University of Nebraska Medicine

    Omaha,

    Nebraska

    View profile
  • 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

    View profile
  • Review Fee $700/hr

    This highly qualified board certified expert earned a BA cum laude from Hamline University and DO from the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Madigan Army Medical Center and University of California- San Francisco, respectively. He is a member of several surgical societies and committees dedicated to the improvement of patient outcomes and the quality of post graduate medical education. He is an editor and reviewer for several widely referenced medical and surgical journals. Currently, he is a tenured Professor of Urology, the Director for Laparoscopy and Endourology at a university affiliated medical center.

    Professor of Urology, A university-affiliated medical center in the Midwest

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), University of North Texas Health Sciences Center

    Springfield,

    Illinois

    View profile
  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This expert is a highly qualified expert and is a board certified General Surgeon. He received his BA in Literatures in English from Brown University and his MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his residency in General Surgery at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University before completing his fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Gastrointestinal Surgery with the Oregon Health Sciences University. This expert is is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the Chicago Surgical Society. He is currently a Partner and Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgeon at a university-affiliated surgical center as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery.

    Clinical Assistant Professor, A top university in IL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

    Hinsdale,

    Illinois

    View profile

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?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

Connect with the Bariatric Surgery expert witness you need to win your case

Representing*
Close Icon

Your information will not be shared. View our privacy policy.