Head and Neck Surgery Expert Witnesses in North Carolina

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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

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  • Review Fee $700/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in otolaryngology. After earning his BS at Geneva College and his MD at Hahnemann University, he went on to complete an internship in general surgery at the Naval Hospital of San Diego as well as two residencies in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery; one at the naval hospital of Oakland and the other at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. This expert is board-certified in otolaryngology and is an active member of several professional societies in his field, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American Society of Geriatric Otolaryngology, the Dysphagia Research Society and the Scientific Committee of the European Laryngological Society. Formerly, he served as a commander and staff otolaryngologist in the department of head and neck surgery at the Naval Medical Center of Portsmouth. This expert was also an instructor of otolaryngology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and an associate professor, teaching voice and swallowing disorders, at Wake Forest University. He is currently serving as a professor and the vice-chairman of otolaryngology at a medical school in Georgia as well as the director of the voice, airway and swallowing disorders program at a university-affiliated research center.

    Director, A University-Affiliated Research Center in GA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Hahnemann University

    Martinez,

    Georgia

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of otolaryngology. He earned his BA in biology from Brown University and his MD from Cornell University. He completed his residency and fellowship in otolaryngology at Harvard University and the University of Chicago, respectively. He received the Cornell Medical College prize in both surgery and otology and was an active researcher for a decade, featured in nine publications. Previously, he worked as an otolaryngologist at Sterling Ear, Nose and Throat. Currently, he works as an otolaryngologist at an ear, nose, and throat practice in South Carolina.

    Otolaryngologist, An Ear, Nose, and Throat Practice in SC

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Cornell University

    Charleston,

    South Carolina

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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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