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Average Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$600/hr
Review Fee
$825/hr
Deposition Fee
$975/hr
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This highly qualified and double board certified pulmonologist earned his BA at the University of Rochester and MD at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He complete residency training in pediatrics and fellowship training in pediatric pulmonary medicine at the University of North Carolina. This expert is a member of several professional organizations. He is a former Chair, Section of Pediatric Pulmonology at the American Academy of Pediatrics. This expert is a highly regarded authority in pediatric and pulmonary field. He has received numerous awards throughout his career, has received millions of dollars of research grants, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at pulmonary practices. Currently this expert is the Chief, Division of Pulmonary Medicine and a Professor at a top ranking university, the Director of a major Cystic Fibrosis Center, and a Director of Pediatric Pulmonology at a university affiliated hospital.
Director, A University-Affiliated Children's Hospital in VA
Master of Public Health (MPH), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Richmond,
Virginia
This double board certified, distinguished Professor of Thoracic Surgery is Fellow of both the American College of Surgery and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of multiple professionals societies including the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery. This expert serves as a reviewer for multiple medical publications such as the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He also sits on the scientific Editorial Board for the journal Thoracic Cancer and has published 35 peer-reviewed journal articles. He has received countless honors throughout his career and has been named on numerous Top Doctor lists. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.
Professor of Surgery, A Tennessee Based University
Master of Arts (MA), Brandeis University
Tennessee
This highly qualified Professor of Cardiac Surgery is double board certified in general and thoracic surgery. He completed Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Heart Transplant & Device Surgery at the prestigious UCLA Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology as well as a member of multiple professional organizations including the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, and the American Heart Association. He has published 31 peer-reviewed journal articles and is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.
Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Major Academic Medical Center
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Weslaco,
Ohio
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
This qualified expert has years of experience as an anesthesiologist. He received his BS in cellular biology from Tulane University before earning his DO at Touro University of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internship at St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network. He went on to complete an anesthesiology residency and an adult cardiac anesthesiology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. This expert is board certified in anesthesiology with a subspecialty certification in advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography. He is also certified in advanced cardiac life support and basic life support. He is active in his field as a member of the International Anesthesia Research Society, the US chapter of the ERAS Society, the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesia, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. His former positions include clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a cardiac and regional anesthesiologist and clinical education director at Memorial Regional Hospital in Florida. Currently, this expert serves as the chief of cardiothoracic anesthesia, the co-director of the pre-anesthesia training center, and the director of ERAS implementation at a health system in Ohio.
Chief, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, A health system in OH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Beachwood,
Ohio
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What Can a Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Restores blood flow to the heart.
Heart Valve Repair or Replacement
Fixes or replaces damaged heart valves.
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Surgical correction of aortic enlargements.
Lung Resection
Removes part of the lung for treatment.
Thoracotomy
Opens the chest for surgical access.
Mediastinoscopy
Examines the mediastinum for disease.
FAQs for Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses
What is a cardiothoracic surgery expert witness?
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness is a heart and chest surgeon who explains standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying in court.
In what types of cases can a cardiothoracic surgery expert witness provide valuable insights?
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness provides insights in cardiac surgery malpractice, thoracic surgery errors, heart and lung procedure complications, and postoperative standard-of-care disputes.
How can a cardiothoracic surgery expert witness evaluate alleged intraoperative negligence?
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness evaluates alleged intraoperative negligence by reviewing records, operative technique, decisions, and outcomes against accepted surgical standards.
What specific training qualifies a cardiothoracic surgery expert witness to opine on standard of care?
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness is qualified by board certification, fellowship training, and recent hands-on experience performing the same cardiothoracic procedures at issue.
How does a cardiothoracic surgery expert witness assess causation in postoperative complications?
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness assesses causation by comparing the care to accepted standards, reviewing records and timelines, and linking specific actions to the postoperative complications.
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