Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses in New York

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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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  • This board certified surgeon received an MD from Ovidius University School of Medicine in Romania. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American Hernia Society and Association for Academic Surgery. His practice focuses on bariatric surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery including hernia repair, and treatment of biliary tree and foregut disorders and robotics. He is well published in his field and held academic appointments at major universities. He currently practices at a major health system in New Jersey.

    Surgeon, Major Health System in New Jersey

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ovidius University School of Medicine

    New Jersey

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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    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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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr

    This board-certified expert earned his MBBS from the Maulana Azad Medical College in India where he also completed an internship in general surgery. He then went on to complete two residencies in general surgery from the Lady Hardinge Medical College and Weill Cornell Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery from the University of Texas Medical School. He has been published nine times and is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He was formerly an attending physician of general surgery at the University of Delhi, and a clinical instructor of general surgery at the University of Texas Medical School. This expert is currently an associate professor of surgery at a regional medical college, the medical director of bariatric surgery at a regional hospital system, and the chief of minimally invasive surgery at a college-affiliated medical center.

    Chief, A College-Affiliated Medical Center

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Maulana Azad Medical College

    Princeton Junction,

    New Jersey

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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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