Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses in California

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Hand Surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, and microsurgery. Some of the most common specialties include tendon repair, nerve injury, carpal tunnel, trauma, and reconstructive surgery. They can opine on the effects of surgical technique, standard of care, disability, causation, and long-term functional impairment.

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Average Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$825/hr

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Hand Surgery Experts in California

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  1. Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $950/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $950/hr

    This highly qualified orthopaedic trauma surgeon is currently an assistant clinical professor at a top ranking university in California. He earned his MD at the Israel Institute of Technology and is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma surgery at the University of California San Francisco. He is a member of several professional organizations, he has authored 30+ journal articles in the orthopedic field, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major orthopedic conferences.

    Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, A regional medical center in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Israel Institute of Technology

    San Francisco,

    California

  2. Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $800/hr

    This highly qualified and board-certified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at a major medical university and as Attending Surgeon for a major university medical center and a children's hospital. He received a B.S. from Stanford University and a M.D. from the University of California in San Francisco. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, he finished two fellowships in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich. Elected as a Fellow to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, he previously worked in various positions for Kaiser Permanente including Director of Occupational Orthopaedic Surgery Service and Chief of the Regional Shoulder/Elbow Peer Group. He also was Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the San Jose State University Athletics program. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders, including reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and revision surgery.

    Founder & Director, Stanford University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco

    Menlo Park,

    California

  3. Physical Therapy Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $450/hr

    This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BS in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and his DPT in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and in Physical Therapy and is also Certified as a Clinical Instructor, Worker's Compensation Care Provider, and in Manuel Therapy. He is a member of multiple Physical Therapy Associations and has published 4 articles about Physical Therapy. He is currently a Clinic Director at a Sports and Rehabilitation Center and a Consultant at a Private Consulting Firm.

    Partner and Clinic Director, A rehabilitation and sports therapy center in CA

    Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Azusa Pacific University

    Orange,

    California

  4. Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Surgery Expert Witness

    This qualified Orthopedic Surgeon earned his MD from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Hospital Universitario Jose E. Gonzalez. He completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Hospital Victorio de la Fuente Narva¡ez, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City. He is board certified by the Mexican Board of Orthopedic Surgery and Mexican Board of Spine Surgery. He is fluent in English.

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon

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  5. Trauma & Orthopaedics Expert Witness

    This expert is a University Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon in the UK. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Manchester. He completed an Orthopaedic Academic Clinical Training programme at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore and University College London, where he was a Lecturer from 2010-14. He has completed national (Bristol and Cardiff) and international (USA, Europe and Australia) clinical and research fellowships. He has authored over 250 papers, 50 chapters and 5 books.

    Honorary Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, A UK Hospital

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Manchester

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  6. Orthopedic Surgery – Post-Trauma Reconstruction Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $650/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $650/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 45 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He earned his BA in psychology from Lafayette College and his MD from New York Medical College. He then went on to complete a medical-surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Surgeons. He is a licensed physician in California. He has published 5 books, 23 chapters, and over 150 journal articles, as well as presenting extensively on topics in his field. He specializes in post-trauma limb reconstruction, including non-unions, mal-unions, shortening and post-trauma infections of bones and joints. He has been in active clinical practice for decades and has taught at some of America's premier academic medical institutions. Formerly, he served as the president of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society and the Association of Bone & Joint Surgeons. Currently, he works as an orthopedic surgeon for a private practice in Southern California and as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at at a University and Medical Center in California.

    Physician, Several medical centers in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

    Long Beach,

    California

  7. Plastic Surgery & Hand/Wrist Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $750/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This highly-qualified expert earned his BS in biology from Boston College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He then went on to complete an internship in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, a residency in plastic surgery at Harvard Medical School, and a prestigious fellowship in orthopedic hand and microsurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. Today, this expert is board certified in plastic surgery with subspecialization in a surgery of the hand. He is active in his field as a member of multiple professional societies and as the author of 15 peer-reviewed publications and three book chapters. This expert currently serves as a senior physician and as the assistant chief of plastic surgery at a large medical group in California.

    Senior Physician, A large medical group in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School

    Mountain View,

    California

What Can a Hand Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Carpal Tunnel Release

Relieves pressure on the median nerve.

Trigger Finger Release

Eases stiffness in the finger tendons.

Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery

Corrects hand deformities from thickened tissue.

Tendon Repair

Rejoins severed tendons for function restoration.

Fracture Fixation

Stabilizes broken bones in the hand.

Skin Grafting

Covers wounds with healthy skin tissue.

FAQs for Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a hand surgery expert witness?

A hand surgery expert witness is a specialized hand surgeon who provides medical expertise in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex hand injury issues.

In what types of cases can a hand surgery expert witness provide valuable insight?

A hand surgery expert witness provides insight in trauma, fractures, tendon/nerve injuries, carpal tunnel, arthritis, workplace accidents, malpractice, and reconstructive surgery cases.

How can a hand surgery expert witness strengthen causation analysis in a malpractice claim?

A hand surgery expert witness strengthens causation analysis by linking specific surgical decisions and technique to the patient’s injury using medical records, standards of care, and biomechanics.

What specific training qualifies a hand surgery expert witness to opine on standard of care deviations?

A hand surgery expert witness is qualified by board certification, fellowship training in hand surgery, and substantial clinical and surgical experience with similar cases.

How does a hand surgery expert witness evaluate permanency and functional impairment for damages assessment?

A hand surgery expert witness evaluates permanency and functional impairment by using medical exams, imaging, standardized impairment ratings, and work/ADL impact to quantify damages.

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