Cardiac Surgery Expert Witnesses in Kansas

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Cardiac surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including clinical care, academic medicine, and healthcare administration. Some of the most common specialties include coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, and heart failure surgery. They can opine on the effects of surgical technique, standard of care, perioperative management, complications, and long-term cardiac outcomes.

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Average Cardiac Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Cardiac Surgery Experts in Kansas

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $700/hr

    This highly qualified nursing expert has extensive experience in his field and is skilled in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and critical care nursing. After earning his BS in nursing from Washburn University, this expert went on to obtain his MS in nursing there as well. He is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and holds additional certifications in advanced cardiac life support and life support for the professional rescuer. He is a member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses. Formerly, this expert has held roles as a laboratory phlebotomist, a patient care technician, and a staff nurse in the critical care unit at Stormont-Vail Health. Additionally, he has served as a staff nurse at Tallgrass Surgical Center. Currently, he holds the position of an APRN in the cardiology and electrophysiology unit at a KS health center and as an adjunct lecturer at a KS nursing school.

    APRN, A KS health center

    Master of Science (MS), Washburn University

    Topeka,

    Kansas

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert obtained his BS in Cellular and Molecular Biology as well as his MD from the University of Michigan. He then completed a residency in General Surgery and one in Cardiothoracic Surgery from University of Kentucky Hospital and Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, respectively. He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and American College of Surgeons. He has published 21 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He is currently the Director of a major medical school-affiliated hospital as well as a Professor of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a major medical university.

    Professor, A Major Medical University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan

    St Louis,

    Missouri

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Related Specialties

What Can a Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Restores blood flow to the heart.

Heart Valve Repair

Fixes damaged heart valves.

Heart Transplant

Replaces diseased heart with a donor heart.

Aneurysm Repair

Corrects weak spots in blood vessels.

Atrial Septal Defect Closure

Closes holes in the heart wall.

Maze Procedure

Treats atrial fibrillation by creating scar tissue.

FAQs for Cardiac Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a cardiac surgery expert witness?

A cardiac surgery expert witness is a heart surgeon who provides specialized medical opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, explaining cardiac surgery standards, and testifying in court.

In what case types can a cardiac surgery expert witness provide assistance?

A cardiac surgery expert witness assists in malpractice, surgical error, standard of care, informed consent, device/implant failure, perioperative injury, and wrongful death cases.

How can a cardiac surgery expert witness evaluate adherence to surgical standards of care?

A cardiac surgery expert witness evaluates adherence to surgical standards of care by reviewing records, guidelines, operative decisions, outcomes, and peer practices for consistency and safety.

What credentials should counsel expect from a board-certified cardiac surgery expert witness?

Counsel should expect a board-certified cardiac surgery expert witness to hold ABTS certification, active clinical practice, academic or research roles, and prior medico-legal testimony experience.

How does a cardiac surgery expert witness analyze intraoperative decision-making in disputed outcomes?

A cardiac surgery expert witness analyzes intraoperative decision-making by reviewing operative notes, monitoring data, guidelines, and surgeon choices to assess if care met accepted cardiac surgery standards.

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