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Average Head and Neck Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$575/hr
Review Fee
$775/hr
Deposition Fee
$925/hr
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This fellowship trained and board certified otolaryngology specialist is the current medical director of a center specializing in vocal disorders like spasmodic dysphonia. He currently practices in both a clinical and academic capacity, and is a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American College of Surgeons, where he is also a fellow.
Medical Director, A Voice and Swallowing Disorders Specialty Clinic in NY
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Ardsley,
New York
This double board certified neurotologist and medical examiner has over 20 years of experience in some of the most prestigious clinical and academic positions in the country. He was a full professor of neurotology and director of both a research laboratory and the cochlear implant program at the University of California-San Francisco and became the Chairman of OTO-HNS at New York University School of Medicine. He is currently a full professor and vice chair of research at an Ivy League University as well as the director of the neurotology program where he has authored countless peer reviewed journal articles, chapters, and abstracts on the topic of otology & neurotology.
Medical Director, Perioperative Services, An Ivy League Medical School
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan
Scarsdale,
New York
This double board certified expert earned his BA at Johns Hopkins University and his MD at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He completed post-graduate training at the nation's top institutions and has since authored more than 100 publications in the space. He is a fellow of multiple prestigious societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Head & Neck Society. He is currently a professor of otolaryngology at a top university medical center, where he also serves as the residency training program director.
Program Director, Top University Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
This supremely qualified, board certified expert boasts an impressive CV. He completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery at the prestigious, John Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a member of countless highly regarded professional societies including the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology, of which, he is in a current high ranking leadership position. He is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Otolaryngology, the American head and Neck Society and the American College of Surgeons. He has won many awards throughout his illustrious career for his outstanding contribution to academia and clinical practice. In recent years he has been named on several 'Top Doctor' lists by various organizations, a reflection of his skills and dedication to his field. He is highly active in the research community. He has won hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for his projects. This expert has published over 175 peer-reviewed journal articles and has authored six books and 24 book chapters. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker throughout the United States and overseas.
Vice President, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Services, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Hershey,
Pennsylvania
This supremely qualified Otolaryngology expert is Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He served as the Howard W. Smith Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center from 1994 to 2013. He received his medical degree with honors (AOA) from Baylor College of Medicine and trained in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by specialty training in Otolaryngology at Baylor College of Medicine affiliated hospitals. He completed fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgery at the M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. This expert is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, over 25 book chapters and 2 textbooks. He has served as president of several prestigious academic societies, including the Society of University Otolaryngologists and the Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology. He has lectured at over 50 international academic institutions and has served on the editorial boards of several scientific journals, including The Laryngoscope, Head and Neck, and Cancer. He is a lifetime member of the Johns Hopkins University Society of Scholars and has received both the Presidential Citation and the Vice-Presidential Citation of the Triological Society. He has been listed as one of New York City's best doctors for the past 15 years. In addition to his Otolaryngology appointments he is also a Professor of Neurology at a major university medical center.
Program Director, Combined Residency Training Program at Multiple Universities
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Baylor College of Medicine
New York
This highly qualified expert is double board-certified in otolaryngology and plastic and reconstructive surgery. He earned both his BA and MD from the State University of New York Buffalo and subsequently completed two residencies in otolaryngology and plastic and reconstructive surgery, both in New York. Upon completing his training, he began as an attending physician at an ENT specialty hospital and medical center in New York, where he still practices today. With over 30 years of experience, this expert has conducted research and published in his field. He is currently based in New York.
Attending Physician, A medical center in NY
Doctor of Medicine (MD), State University of New York Buffalo
Livingston,
New York
This highly-qualified laryngology expert has experience with voice and airway disorders, laryngeal and airway trauma, difficult airways, and vocal fold paralysis. She received her BSE in mechanical engineering from the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University and her MSE in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan before earning her MD from Wayne State University. She subsequently completed her residency in otolaryngology with a focus in head and neck surgery at Henry Ford Health System and her fellowship in voice and airway surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. This expert is board-certified in otolaryngology and is active in her field as a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the International Association of Phonosurgeons, and the Triological Society. Formerly, she served as a global product development engineer at General Motors Corporation, an assistant professor of immunology & microbiology at Wayne State University School of Medicine, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Oakland School of Medicine, and a locum tenens otolaryngologist at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as a staff laryngologist at a health network, as well as an assistant professor of surgery in otolaryngology at a university, both in Pennsylvania.
Assistant Professor, A university in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Wayne State University
Allentown,
Pennsylvania
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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.
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