Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses in New Jersey

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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

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  1. 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

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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

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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. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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