General Surgery Expert Witnesses in Washington

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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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General Surgery Experts in Washington

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  1. Surgery Expert Witness

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    This expert is a board-certified general surgeon who has over 25 years of experience as a chief/director of surgery. He is extensively published in general surgery and in particular on disease of the liver, pancreas, bile duct, hernia, bowel obstruction, and laparoscopic surgery. He holds a major medical patent, is actively involved in teaching, research and serves as an editor for several prominent medical journals.

    Clinical Professor, A University in WA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, Irvine

    Mercer Island,

    Washington

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  1. Burn Care Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $700/hr

    This expert is a board-certified surgeon with a clinical fellowship in burn care. He is the director of a regional burn center and he has previously served as the chair for the department of surgery. In addition, he has published articles in the Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation.

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    Doctor of Medicine (MD), UCLA School of Medicine

    Portland,

    Oregon

Related Specialties

CholecystectomySurgeryLaparoscopic SurgeryGallbladder Removal

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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