Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses in Connecticut

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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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  1. Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

    This expert is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty in hand and micro-vascular surgery. He completed his medical training at top medical universities. Currently practicing at a top medical university, he continues to see patients while pursuing his research interests. He specializes in elbow arthroscopy surgeries.

    Associate Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program, Top Medical University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Hahnemann Medical College

    Connecticut

  2. Physical Therapy: Amputation Geriatrics Orthopedics Falls Negligence Expert Witness

    This expert is highly qualified in the field of physical therapy with a focus on geriatrics. He earned his DPT from SUNY Stony Brook and is currently finishing a PhD in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. He is board-certified in geriatrics by the American Board of Physical Therapy and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapists. He has published numerous articles on limb loss and prosthesis. Formerly he was a sub-acute physical therapist at the rehabilitation center, JDT Villa and currently serves as both an acute rehab physical therapist and an outpatient physical therapist at two highly respected rehabilitation hospitals.

    Outpatient Physical Therapist, A well-respected long-term acute & chronic care hospital

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Nova Southeastern University

    Connecticut

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  1. Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert graduated Summa Cum Laude from his B.S., M.S., and M.D. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and he was Fellowship trained at Harvard University. He is extensively published with 180+ peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts, and he has been an invited lecturer and presenter at numerous professional conferences all over the world. He is an editor and reviewer for numerous professional publications and he has received multiple awards for his work in academics and his performance as a clinician. He formerly served as an attending surgeon and an Assistant Professor at University of California, Irvine. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at a major medical university as well as the Division Chief of Implant Service at a hospital in NY.

    Associate Division Chief, A Major University-Affiliated Hospital in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ben-Gurion University

    New Rochelle,

    New York

  2. Physical Therapy Expert Witness

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

    This highly qualified expert of Physical Therapy finished Allied Health major at SUNY Stony Brook and obtained his BS in Physical Therapy and his MA in Ergonomics and Biomechanics from New York University and his DPT in Physical Therapy from Temple University. He is Board Certified as a Physical Therapist, an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and an Ergonomic Associate. He is also certified as an Industrial Ergonomist. He is a member of a couple of Physical Therapy and Ergonomic associations and has 20+ publications focused on Physical Therapy research. He is currently a President at a private consulting firm, The owner of his own Private Practice, an Assistant Clinical Professor and the Director of the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program for a Top Tier Medical University.

    Director, A large urban university in NY

    Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Temple University

    Bellmore,

    New York

  3. Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
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    This qualified expert of Orthopedic Surgery obtained his BS in Biomedical Engineering and his MD from Duke University. He completed his Internship in General Surgery at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, his Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and his Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery at the Tampa General Hospital/Florida Orthopedic Institute. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, is a member of the prestigious Orthopedic Trauma Association, and is the Section Editor for the Journal of Orthopedic Trauma. He has 350+ Publications focused on Orthopedic Surgery Research and is currently an Attending Surgeon for Orthopedic Surgery at a Top University Hospital and a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at a Top Medical School.

    Professor, An Ivy League Medical School in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Duke University

    New York,

    New York

  4. Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $600/hr

    This highly qualified expert is currently the Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at a university-affiliated hospital system in the Boston area. He earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University and his medical degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. He then completed his orthopaedic residency and fellowship in Sports Medicine at Tufts University Hospital. The expert currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for a medical school in Boston, as well as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at a a medical school. He specializes in treatment of shoulder, hip and knee disorders, including arthroscopic surgery of the hip, shoulder & knee, as well as reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder.

    Team Physician, A college sports team in MA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Thomas Jefferson University

    Newton,

    Massachusetts

  5. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $850/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This highly qualified board certified expert earned his BA from the University of Pennsylvania (cum laude) and MD from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital. He is a member of several medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of patient outcomes and postgraduate medical education. He has authored 49 original peer reviewed articles and presented at about 75 invited lectures/ conferences. Currently, he is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, the Director of Pediatric Spine Service and the Program Director of the Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma fellowship program at a major university affiliated medical center.

    Director of Pediatric Spine Service, An Ivy League university affiliated children's hospital

    Master of Arts (MA), Brown University

    Providence,

    Rhode Island

  6. Sports Medicine Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $750/hr

    This board-certified expert earned his MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and went on to complete an Internship in General Surgery from Lenox Hill Hospital and a Residency in Orthopedic Surgery from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also completed a prestigious Fellowship in Sports Medicine from Georgetown University. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, as well as the Arthroscopy Academy of North America. He was a former Associate at Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Associates, as well as the Founder of Kraushaar Orthopedic Consulting and the Managing Partner of Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is currently a Founding Member of a NY-based sports medicine clinic.

    Partner, in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Suffern,

    New York

  7. Hand & Microsurgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $600/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his BA from University of Pennsylvania and his MD from New York Medical College. He completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The New York Hospital of Cornell University Medical Center. He then went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American Association of Hand Surgery and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has given many presentations at various institutions across the country. Formerly, he was the Director of Plastic Surgery at Maimonides Hospital and the Brookdale University Hospital. Currently, he is an Associate Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at a medical center in New York.

    Clinical Assistant Professor, Two Universities in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

    Albany,

    New York

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.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting hand surgery expert witnesses?

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