Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses in Delaware

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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 & 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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  2. 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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  1. Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $750/hr

    This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 12 years. Fellowship trained in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, he has delivered more than 20 international, national, and regional research presentations. He serves as Associate Director of Sports Medicine at a teaching institution in Baltimore, MD, Head Team Orthopedist at a Division I university in Maryland, and Associate Orthopedic Team Physiciain for an NFL franchise.

    Co-director, A health group in MD

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Pennsylvania State University

    Timonium,

    Maryland

  2. Orthopaedic Surgery Expert Witness

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    This highly qualified expert obtained his MD from Johns Hopkins University. He then went on to complete his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a fellowship in Shoulder Surgery at Harvard at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of multiple professional organizations. He is currently the Director of a Shoulder Fellowship, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Assistant Director of the Shoulder Division at a top 10 medical university as well as an Attending Orthopaedic Physician at 4 major hospitals in MD.

    Attending Physician, Three Hospitals in MD

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University

    Ellicot City,

    Maryland

  3. Orthopedic Oncology Expert Witness

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

    This expert earned his MD at Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopedic surgery at Ohio State University Medical Center and went on to complete a fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology at the University of Washington Medical Center. He specializes in musculoskeletal oncology and treats patients with soft-tissue masses and bone lesions. He provides treatment of advanced cancer; chondrosarcoma; Ewing sarcoma bone tumors; metastatic bone and soft-tissue cancer; osteosarcoma; pelvic, sacral, and extremity tumors; and soft-tissue sarcoma. He is experienced in complex total joint reconstruction and limb salvage. He currently serves as Assistant Professor at a major University in MD.

    Assistant Professor, Major University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ohio State University

    Baltimore,

    Maryland

  4. Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Expert Witness

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    This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Penn State and his MD from Hahnemann School of Medicine. After completing his residency in general and orthopedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, he went on to train under a prestigious fellowship in sports medicine at University of Miami. As a result, he is board certified in orthopedic surgery with a sub-specialty in sports medicine. He has held an impressive array of treating physician roles for several professional teams throughout the US including the Baltimore Orioles. Currently, he serves as Director of Sports Medicine Arthroscopy at one of of the best medical schools in the country and is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery.

    Attending Physician, University affiliated hospital

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), MCP/Hahnemann School of Medicine, PA

    White Marsh,

    Maryland

  5. Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $570/hr

    This expert is the Division Chief of Hand in the Department of Plastic Surgery. He is also the Program Director of the Plastic Surgery component of the Plastic Surgery Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, as well as intimately involved with the Hand Transplantation Program at a major PA Medical Center. He has trained in Plastic Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. He completed fellowships in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Thomas Jefferson University/Philadelphia Hand Center. Prior to coming on as the Division Chief of Hand Surgery, he was part of the teaching faculty at Allegheny General Hospital Department of Orthopaedics, where he treated of all types of complex hand, wrist, and elbow fractures, ligament, and tendon injuries. Over the past few years, he has had the opportunity to develop an adult peripheral nerve and post traumatic brachial plexus injury practice, through which he has been able to employ the latest in nerve repair and transfer techniques, as well as tendon transfer techniques. These patients will be evaluated at the new Center for Nerve Disorder at a major PA Medical Center, opening this fall. He plays a very active role in the VCA (vascularized composite allotransplantation) lab and also has an interest in peripheral nerve research. Among his many clinical interests, he is involved with clinical outcome studies regarding hand transplant patients.

    Owner and President, A Medical Practice in PA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois Chicago

    Trafford,

    Pennsylvania

  6. Orthopedic Spine Surgery Expert Witness

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

    This board-certified expert in orthopedic surgery specializes in spinal procedures. He earned his MD from Georgetown University following a BA from the University of California Santa Barbara. The expert also holds an MS in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Georgetown University and a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at the Mayo Clinic. The expert formerly served as an orthopedic surgeon in the Mayo Health Care system. He currently serves as a surgical preceptor and instructor for a minimally invasive spine center in Pennsylvania and as a spine surgeon at an area spine center.

    Spine Surgeon, A PA Spine Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

    Bethlehem,

    Pennsylvania

  7. Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This accomplished orthopedic surgeon earned his BA from Harpur College and his MD from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed an internship at Rochester Regional Hospital, before completing an orthopedic surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson Hospital. He is currently board certified in orthopedic surgery and remains active in his field as a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. Formerly, this expert served as an associate in orthopedic surgery at the Landsdale Medical Group and was also the chief of orthopedic surgery at the Geisinger-Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Currently, this expert holds positions as an adjunct professor and clinical adjunct faculty at two universities in New York and Pennsylvania and is an attending surgeon at a medical center, an ambulatory surgical center and a regional raceway in Pennsylvania. He also, for the past 20 years, has served as the director of orthopedic surgery at a private practice in Pennsylvania, where he specializes in the care and treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.

    Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, A Regional Raceway in PA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Thomas Jefferson University

    Wilkes Barre,

    Pennsylvania

  8. Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $800/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He obtained his BA in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale University, before receiving his MD from Temple University. He then went on to complete an internship in general surgery at the Albert Einstein Medical Center, a residency in orthopedic surgery at Boston University Medical Center, a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center, and a second fellowship in orthopedic surgery and clinical research at Boston University. Today, this expert is board-certified in orthopedic surgery. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine, the International Society of Cartilage Replacement, the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, and the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, where he has also been elected as a fellow. Additionally, he is very active in academia, having published and presented extensively on topics related to orthopedic surgery. This expert is currently an orthopedic surgeon at a private practice and an attending orthopedic surgeon at a hospital system and two surgical centers in New Jersey.

    Orthopedic Surgeon, A private practice in NJ

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Temple University

    Voorhees,

    New Jersey

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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