Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Louisiana

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Cardiothoracic surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including medical malpractice, surgical negligence, and hospital standard of care. Some of the most common specialties include coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair, thoracic aortic surgery, and lung resection. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, improper surgical technique, perioperative complications, and inadequate postoperative management.

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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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Cardiothoracic Surgery Experts in Louisiana

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  • Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr

    This highly qualified expert received his M.D. from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete a Residency in General Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is Fellowship trained in Thoracic Surgery and Complex Cardiovascular Surgery and board certified / recertified in Adult Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery. He is a member / fellow of several local and National specialty organizations, including the Surgical Association of Louisiana, Louisiana State Medical Society, The Society of Thoracic Surgery, The American College of Chest Physicians, The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and The American College of Surgeons and American Board of Thoeacic Surgery. He has published 15+ peer reviewed articles in professional journals. He is currently a professor of Surgery (Thoracic and Cardiovascular) at a top ranked university.

    Interim Chief, Large Hospital

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Louisiana State University School of Medicine

    New Orleans,

    Louisiana

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  • Pediatric Cardiology Expert Witness

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    This expert is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology, with further cardiac specialty training in Congenital Heart Interventional Catheterization. His education began in Saudi Arabia where he trained and practiced as a pediatric cardiologist but then came to the states to gain US residency training in pediatrics, followed by fellowships in Neonatology and perinatal medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is currently a Professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Cardiology at one of the nation's top university medical centers. Additionally, he serves as Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology, Co-founding Director of the Dysautonomia Center at one nation's most prestigious children's hospitals, and an attending Pediatric Cardiologist. He has been celebrated with numerous awards, including top doctor three years in a row in one of the US's largest cities. He has numerous publications on the subject of pediatric cardiac care and has been invited to present at various professional clinical meetings and conferences.

    Attending Physician, Multiple Hospitals in TX

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), King Faisal University

    Houston,

    Texas

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Related Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

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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