Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses in Rhode Island

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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. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $850/hr
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    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

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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. 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

  3. 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

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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