Head and Neck Surgery Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Head and neck surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including otolaryngology, oncology, reconstructive surgery, and trauma care. Some of the most common specialties include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, laryngeal surgery, sinus surgery, and skull base procedures. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, airway compromise, nerve injury, scarring, and long term functional impairment.

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Average Head and Neck Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$575/hr

Review Fee

$775/hr

Deposition Fee

$925/hr

Court Fee

Head and Neck Surgery Experts in Illinois

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    This highly qualified and board certified expert has over 10 years of experience as a facial plastic surgeon. He received his B.S. and M.D. from University of Illinois. He finished a residency in Otolaryngology at Northwestern University where he excelled and was named chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at University of California. Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, he previously worked on the faculty at University of California. He is currently an assistant professor, department of otolaryngology, division of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, at a major medical university.

    Assistant Professor, A Top Medical School in IL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois, Chicago

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert is a board certified surgeon with 43+ years of experience. He completed his internship training at Stamford Hospital and concluded his residency training focusing on general surgery at the University of Maryland. He also completed two fellowship programs in surgical oncology and head and neck surgery at M.D. Anderson Hospital. He is a fellow at the American College of Surgeons and the former president of the Louisville Surgical Society. He is also a member of various other renowned professional associations, including the American Head and Neck Society. He has published 51+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves in the editorial board of 3+ medical journals. His outstanding work as an academic and practitioner has earned him a place in US News & World Report's list of "Top Doctors" and Castle Connolly's list of "America's Top Doctors for Cancer". He lectures both nationally and internationally and is currently a professor of surgical oncology at a major university. He is the former associate director of cancer control and community relations at James Graham Brown Cancer Center and the former co-medical director of the Kentucky Cancer Program. He is also the former vice-president of Preferred Physicians, Inc., and the former director of Alternate Health Delivery System. Currently, he works in private practice specializing in surgical oncology.

    Professor, A major university in KY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Dublin

    Louisville,

    Kentucky

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  • Review Fee $225/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This expert received his MD from McMaster University School of Medicine. He specializes in Otolaryngology and is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngologist practicing for over 13 years. Previously he has worked as the attending Otolaryngologist at Caldwell Physician Network. He was the medical owner and director of the Piedmont Vista Ear, Nose, Throat, Allergy and Sleep Associates, a private practice servicing approximately 6,000 patients. The expert currently works as an Otolaryngologist at St. Vincent's Medical group.

    Otolaryngologist, A Midwestern Medical Group

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), McMaster University

    Indianapolis,

    Indiana

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  • Review Fee $550/hr
    Deposition Fee $850/hr
    Court Fee $900/hr

    This highly qualified expert received his BS in biology from Indiana University at Bloomington and his MD from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He then completed his internship in general medicine and a residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University. He has conducted extensive research and published papers on pediatric airway disorders, pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, laryngeal cancer & sinus disease. This expert is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Thyroid Association. Currently, he is a staff surgeon in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at a large Indiana-based healthcare provider.

    Staff Surgeon, A Hospital in IN

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Loyola University Chicago

    Fishers,

    Indiana

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Related Specialties

What Can a Head and Neck Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Thyroidectomy

Removal of all or part of the thyroid.

Laryngectomy

Surgical removal of the larynx.

Septoplasty

Correction of a deviated nasal septum.

Tonsillectomy

Removal of the tonsils.

Parotidectomy

Surgical removal of the parotid gland.

Neck Dissection

Removal of lymph nodes in the neck.

FAQs for Head and Neck Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a head and neck surgery expert witness?

A head and neck surgery expert witness is a specialist surgeon who explains medical and surgical issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert opinions, and testifying in court.

In what types of cases can a head and neck surgery expert witness provide valuable insight?

A head and neck surgery expert witness provides insight in cancer misdiagnosis, airway injury, thyroid/parathyroid surgery errors, trauma, ENT malpractice, and complex reconstructive cases.

How can a head and neck surgery expert witness support causation analysis?

A head and neck surgery expert witness supports causation analysis by linking medical findings to the alleged injury mechanism and explaining whether they likely caused the patient’s condition.

What head and neck surgery expert witness qualifications are most critical?

The most critical head and neck surgery expert witness qualifications are board certification, extensive surgical experience, academic or teaching roles, and prior medico-legal testimony.

How does a head and neck surgery expert witness assess standard of care deviations?

A head and neck surgery expert witness assesses standard of care deviations by comparing the surgeon’s actions to accepted clinical guidelines, peer practice, and medical records for that case.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting head and neck surgery expert witnesses?

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