General Surgery Expert Witnesses in Minnesota

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General Surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including trauma, oncology, bariatric, and minimally invasive surgery. Some of the most common specialties include colorectal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, endocrine surgery, and surgical critical care. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, perioperative management, and postoperative complications.

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Average General Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$550/hr

Review Fee

$725/hr

Deposition Fee

$975/hr

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  1. Food Facilities Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in food service consulting with over 15 years of experience in foodservice distribution and operations management. He holds an A.A. in Foodservice Management from Iowa State University. A member of both the Foodservice Consultants Society International and the Construction Specifications Institute, he has published a book on food services operations and is a past President of the FCSI World-Wide Board. He also worked as Managing Director for a restaurant buying group that consisted of over 350 member restaurants. He currently works as President for a foodservice management consulting company.

    President, A Restaurant Design and Foodservice Management Consultancy

    Associate in Arts (AA), Iowa State University

    Dubuque,

    Iowa

  2. Ophthalmology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $750/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $650/hr
    Court Fee
    $650/hr

    This board certified ophthalmologist earned his MD at Baylor College of Medicine and completed fellowship training in both molecular ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies in the ophthalmology space, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmalic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is currently an associate professor of oculoplastic, orbit, and oncology service in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at a top university medical center in the Midwest.

    Associate Professor, Top University Medical Center in Midwest

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Baylor College of Medicine

    Iowa City,

    Iowa

  3. Neurological Surgery Expert Witness

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    This actively practicing, board certified expert is among the most renowned pediatric neurosurgeons in the country. He has acquired numerous appointments as departmental head of several neurosurgical practices. Across his thirty year career, he has also been extensively published in his field, and has given over 20 neurosurgical presentations to a national audience.

    Clinical Professor, Two medical schools in FL

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

    Sioux Falls,

    South Dakota

  4. Pathology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $600/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr

    This qualified, board certified pathology expert has remained in active practice for over 20 years. He has a vast body of grant-funded research and publication experience in the field of surgical pathology with expertise in thoracic pathology (lung, pleura and mediastinum), endocrine pathology (thyroid) and soft tissue tumors. He has served in such high ranking departmental positions as Director of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology for the Ohio State University Hospitals and is currently a Chairman of Pathology at a major medical school in the USA.

    Chairman, A medical college in WI

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), The Catholic University School of Medicine, Guayaquil, Ecuador

    Delafield,

    Wisconsin

  5. Trauma Surgery & Neurotrauma Critical Care Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    This expert has over 15 years of experience in the field of general surgery. She earned her BS and MD from the University of Iowa before completing an internship in general surgery at the University of Utah and a residency in general surgery at the University of Iowa. She is board certified in general surgery and active in her field as a member of the American College of Surgeons. She has formerly served as a surgeon at various hospitals across Iowa. This expert is currently the vice chair of the department of surgery, a faculty member in the trauma services department, and a member of the clinical faculty of general surgery at a medical center in Iowa.

    Clinical Faculty, A Medical Center in IA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Iowa

    Ankeny,

    Iowa

What Can a General Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Appendectomy

Removal of the appendix due to appendicitis.

Cholecystectomy

Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Hernia Repair

Correction of an inguinal or abdominal hernia.

Bowel Resection

Removal of a diseased section of the intestine.

Mastectomy

Surgical removal of breast tissue.

Gastric Bypass

Weight-loss surgery altering the stomach.

FAQs for General Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a general surgery expert witness?

A general surgery expert witness is a board-certified surgeon who provides specialized medical opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert reports, testifying in court, and clarifying surgical standards of care.

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

A general surgery expert witness assists in medical malpractice, surgical error, misdiagnosis, postoperative complication, standard-of-care, and wrongful death litigation cases.

How can a general surgery expert witness assess adherence to the surgical standard of care?

A general surgery expert witness assesses adherence to the surgical standard of care by reviewing records, guidelines, expert testimony, and comparing actions to accepted surgical practices.

What qualifications should counsel look for in a general surgery expert witness?

Counsel should seek a general surgery expert witness with board certification, current clinical practice, academic or teaching roles, and prior medico-legal testimony experience.

How does a general surgery expert witness evaluate alleged intraoperative complications?

A general surgery expert witness evaluates alleged intraoperative complications by reviewing records, operative reports, standards of care, and outcomes to assess if actions were reasonable.

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