Hernia Expert Witnesses in Michigan

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Hernia expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including general surgery, emergency medicine, and gastroenterology. Some of the most common specialties include hernia repair surgery, mesh complications, postoperative care, and surgical standards of care. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, mesh failure, chronic pain, disability, and long term prognosis.

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
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    This expert is the head of the Section of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery and the Co-Director of the Congenital Heart Center, at his university. His major clinical interests are in complex congenital heart defect repair. His research interests are in clinical and translational research and are supported by his role as the Co-Founder of the Michigan Congenital Heart Outcomes Research and Discovery (M-CHORD) program. He is the study chair of a 15-center randomized trial comparing techniques for the Norwood operation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the first multi-institutional prospective trial ever performed in congenital heart surgery. He is also the Program Director for his university's Congenital Cardiac Surgery Residency.

    Physician, A Health Group in CO

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ohio State University

    Ann Arbor,

    Michigan

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr

    This board-certified and experienced expert earned his MD from Wayne State University. He then went on to complete an Internship at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, as well as two Residencies in General and Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Wayne State University. He is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations, such as the American College of Cardiology and the , Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Formerly, he was a Clinical Instructor and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Wayne State University, and is currently a Clinical Associate Professor at a regional medical university, as well as an Attending Surgeon at six regional medical centers.

    Attending Surgeon, Six Regional Medical Centers

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Wayne State University

    Bloomfield Hills,

    Michigan

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  • This expert is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was trained at at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN as well as the American College of Surgeons. Furthermore, he speaks nationally on the topic of gynecologic surgery and has earned multiple awards due to his surgical ability and technique.

    Private OB/GYN Practitioner

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ohio State University

    Cincinnati,

    Ohio

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  • She focuses on the clinical aspects of science, but also on quality and patient safety, which makes her a perfect fit for this case. She is a member of numerous institutional, national, and international professional societies, and has created societies as well. She has been published in medical journals and books over 60 times and holds editorial position for many medical journals. She’s presented to her peers and students over 75 times, and has research completed and ongoing. She’s also won many honors and awards such as her college of medicine’s Excellence in Teaching Award for the Department of Surgery. She does predominantly thoracic work and is very familiar with this issue and complication.

    Deputy Director-Quality, A major hospital in the midwest

    Master of Business (MBus), Fisher School of Business

    Ohio

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

    This highly experienced Neuroradiologist is board certified and fellowship trained in Interventional neuroradiology with a special interest in spinal pathology as well as image guided intervention of the brain or spine, such as vertebroplasty. He is a member of the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Neuroradiology and the Radiologic Society of North America. He has remained in active clinical practice for over 20 years, and is currently a Neuroradiologist at a large, major private practice.

    Interventional and Diagnostic Staff Radiologist, A prominent hospital in Indiana

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Temple University School of Medicine

    Westfield,

    Indiana

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $550/hr

    This expert has been practicing for over 30 years. He is actively involved in numerous professional societies relevant to his field, and has previously served as Board Member and President of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. He currently maintains active affiliations and privileges at 3 area hospitals. He is also on the editorial board and is an ad hoc reviewer of various medical journals and has won numerous honors and awards, and has been given grants for research in his field. Finally, he has been published over 400 times and has been invited to lecture at conferences and symposia.

    Professor, A Top Medical School in OH

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Alabama

    Wyoming,

    Ohio

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    This board certified plastic surgeon and medical examiner has over 40 years of experience in a variety of prestigious clinical and academic roles. He has held an associate professorship and a directorship of the plastic surgery residency program at Wright State University School of Medicine, and an assistant professorship at the University of Kentucky. Clinically, he was an attending surgeon at the Lexington VAMC, associate staff physician at Cardinal Hill Hospital, and staff plastic surgeon at the Kentucky Crippled Children's Service. He is currently a clinical professor of surgery and emergency medicine at a major university medical center where he has authored many peer reviewed journal articles, chapters, and abstracts on the topic of plastic surgery.

    Active Staff, Two Hospitals in OH

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Dayton,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    This qualified, board certified pathology expert has remained in active practice for over 20 years. He has a vast body of grant-funded research and publication experience in the field of surgical pathology with expertise in thoracic pathology (lung, pleura and mediastinum), endocrine pathology (thyroid) and soft tissue tumors. He has served in such high ranking departmental positions as Director of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology for the Ohio State University Hospitals and is currently a Chairman of Pathology at a major medical school in the USA.

    Chairman, A medical college in WI

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), The Catholic University School of Medicine, Guayaquil, Ecuador

    Delafield,

    Wisconsin

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  • This highly qualified Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon obtained his BA in Physiology and Chemistry from The University of Akron, his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his MPH in Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Ohio University affiliated Grandview Hospital & Medical Center in Dayton, OH, and his Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of multiple Pediatric Orthopaedic-related Associations and has 100+ Publications on the topic. He is currently a Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, an Attending Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at a Major Children's Hospital.

    Co-Director, A Prestigious Children's Hospital in OH

    Master of Public Health (MPH), Harvard School of Public Health

    Cincinnati,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr
    Court Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified Professor of Cardiac Surgery is double board certified in general and thoracic surgery. He completed Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Heart Transplant & Device Surgery at the prestigious UCLA Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology as well as a member of multiple professional organizations including the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, and the American Heart Association. He has published 31 peer-reviewed journal articles and is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.

    Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Major Academic Medical Center

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Weslaco,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $550/hr

    This highly qualified, board certified, well published expert earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. This was followed by an internship and residency in plastic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. This expert then completed his formal medical education by doing a fellowship in Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. This expert is a member of numerous prestigious medical societies and has earned numerous awards for his contributions as a physician. This expert is extremely well published, having authored 27 peer-reviewed papers and 3 book chapters. This expert's proficiency in research has allowed him to serve as a reviewer of numerous leading medical journals. This expert currently serves as the Program Director of the Microsurgery Fellowship and Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery in the department of plastic surgery at a major university hospital center. This expert also holds leadership positions on several committees in professional organizations for their specialty.

    Program Director of the Microsurgery Fellowship, A Major University Hospital Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

    Columbus,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $650/hr

    This qualified expert of Nursing obtained her BSN magna cum laude from Carlow University, her MSN in Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice summa cum laude from the University of South Alabama. She is an ANCC board certified acute/critical care nurse practitioner and a certified Critical Care Registered Nurse and has certificates in Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. She holds multiple leadership roles in national nursing organizations and is a reviewer for the Journal of Trauma Nursing and International Journal of Microbiology. She holds an APRN seat on the Georgia board of nursing. She has 3 Publications on Nursing and is currently a Critical Care & Trauma Nurse Practitioner at a Major Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor and the director of the Adult Gerontology for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program for a top 10 ranked university.

    Assistant Professor, Top Nursing School

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of South Alabama

    Atlanta,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $150/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $200/hr

    This expert has been in the crane industry since 1980. His career began in overhead crane sales, before transitioning to crane manufacturing management. Prior to his current role, he was the CEO of the Professional Crane Division at a crane manufacturer where he oversaw crane design and engineering through final production and sale. He is currently the President of a consultancy specializing in crane production and manufacturing, as well as crane operation safety.

    President, An overhead lift and crane manufacturing and safety consultancy

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $350/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his MD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine and his PhD from the University of Bonn. After completing his residency at the University of Texas Health Center this expert went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in MIS/Bariatric at Carolinas Medical Center. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Formerly, he held roles as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina. Currently he is a Professor of Surgery, Vice-Chair of Education and Chief MIS/Bariatrics for a top university.

    Chief, MIS/Bariatrics, A University in Indiana

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Bonn

    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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  • This highly qualified dermatology expert received her MD from Washington University School of Medicine then went on to complete an internship at Saint John's Mercy Medical Center. She conducted her residency in dermatology and a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic surgery both at the Washington University School of Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and licensed in Missouri, Ohio, and California. This expert has published three books and eleven articles in scientific journals. She formerly served as the chief of clinical services and as the co-director of dermatologic surgery at the University of California, Irvine. Currently, she is the associate director of dermatologic surgery at a major not-for-profit medical center in Ohio.

    Associate Director of Dermatologic Surgery, A Major Not-for-Profit Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Washington University School of Medicine

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    This highly qualified colorectal surgery expert has 19 years of experience in his field. He received his BS in physiology and neurobiology then went on to earn his MD from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency and internship in general surgery at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and his fellowship in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon and Rectal Surgical Clinic. He is board certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and by the American Board of Surgery. This expert is licensed in Ohio, Washington, and Georgia and is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He has close to 100 publications. Formerly, he served as a colorectal surgeon at Madigan Army Medical Center and as a general/colorectal surgeon at Tacoma Hospital and Allenmore Hospital. He currently is a staff colorectal surgeon at a non-profit academic medical center in Ohio.

    Surgical Oncologist and Colorectal Surgeon, A Surgical Clinic in MT

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Kalispell,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $100/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $200/hr

    This expert earned both his BS in chemistry and his MD from the University of Miami. He went on to complete his residency in general surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in surgical critical care at Saint Louis University Hospital. He is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in trauma, critical care, acute care, and wound care. This expert is active in his field as a member of the American College of Surgeons and as an author of several scientific articles. He formally held positions as a staff physician of general surgery at Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis and an assistant professor of surgery with the United States Air Force and with Saint Louis University. Currently, this expert is a general and trauma surgery locums physician and a wound physician.

    Wound Physician, A Wound Management Group

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Miami

    Toledo,

    Ohio

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What Can a Hernia Expert Witness Opine On?

Inguinal Hernia Repair

Surgical correction of inguinal hernias.

Umbilical Hernia Repair

Repair of hernias near the belly button.

Incisional Hernia Repair

Fixing hernias at previous surgical sites.

Hiatal Hernia Repair

Correcting hernia in the diaphragm area.

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair

Minimally invasive repair using small incisions.

Mesh Implantation

Placement of mesh to support hernia repair.

FAQs for Hernia Expert Witnesses

What is a hernia expert witness?

A hernia expert witness is a medical specialist who explains hernia diagnosis, treatment, and standard of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, giving expert opinions, and testifying to clarify complex hernia issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a hernia witness?

A hernia expert witness supports medical malpractice, surgical error, mesh implant failure, misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, workplace injury, and personal injury hernia cases.

How can a hernia expert witness assist in evaluating alleged surgical negligence?

A hernia expert witness can assess surgical technique, standards of care, and complications to determine whether alleged surgical negligence caused the patient’s injury.

What specific credentials should attorneys seek in a hernia expert witness?

Attorneys should seek a hernia expert witness with board-certified surgery credentials, specialized hernia repair experience, peer-reviewed research, and prior courtroom testimony.

How does a hernia expert witness analyze causation in mesh-related complications?

A hernia expert witness analyzes causation in mesh-related complications by reviewing medical records, surgical technique, device properties, and timelines to link the mesh to the patient’s injury.

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