Hip Surgery Expert Witnesses in California

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Hip surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, trauma surgery, geriatric medicine, and rehabilitation medicine. Some of the most common hip surgery expert witness specialties also include joint replacement, arthroscopy, fracture care, hip preservation surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. They can opine on the effects of surgical complications, medical malpractice, post-operative care, rehabilitation protocols, and prosthetic joint failures.

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Average Hip Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$700/hr

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Hip Surgery Experts in California

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Review Fee $950/hr
Deposition Fee $950/hr

This highly qualified orthopaedic trauma surgeon is currently an assistant clinical professor at a top ranking university in California. He earned his MD at the Israel Institute of Technology and is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma surgery at the University of California San Francisco. He is a member of several professional organizations, he has authored 30+ journal articles in the orthopedic field, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major orthopedic conferences.

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, A regional medical center in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Israel Institute of Technology

San Francisco,

California

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Review Fee $800/hr

This highly qualified and board-certified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at a major medical university and as Attending Surgeon for a major university medical center and a children's hospital. He received a B.S. from Stanford University and a M.D. from the University of California in San Francisco. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, he finished two fellowships in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich. Elected as a Fellow to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, he previously worked in various positions for Kaiser Permanente including Director of Occupational Orthopaedic Surgery Service and Chief of the Regional Shoulder/Elbow Peer Group. He also was Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the San Jose State University Athletics program. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders, including reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and revision surgery.

Founder & Director, Stanford University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco

Menlo Park,

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BS in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and his DPT in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and in Physical Therapy and is also Certified as a Clinical Instructor, Worker's Compensation Care Provider, and in Manuel Therapy. He is a member of multiple Physical Therapy Associations and has published 4 articles about Physical Therapy. He is currently a Clinic Director at a Sports and Rehabilitation Center and a Consultant at a Private Consulting Firm.

Partner and Clinic Director, A rehabilitation and sports therapy center in CA

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Azusa Pacific University

Orange,

California

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Review Fee $650/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 45 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He earned his BA in psychology from Lafayette College and his MD from New York Medical College. He then went on to complete a medical-surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Surgeons. He is a licensed physician in California. He has published 5 books, 23 chapters, and over 150 journal articles, as well as presenting extensively on topics in his field. He specializes in post-trauma limb reconstruction, including non-unions, mal-unions, shortening and post-trauma infections of bones and joints. He has been in active clinical practice for decades and has taught at some of America's premier academic medical institutions. Formerly, he served as the president of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society and the Association of Bone & Joint Surgeons. Currently, he works as an orthopedic surgeon for a private practice in Southern California and as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at at a University and Medical Center in California.

Physician, Several medical centers in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

Long Beach,

California

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What Can a Hip Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Total Hip Replacement

Replacing the hip joint with an artificial implant.

Hip Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive surgery for hip joint issues.

Hip Resurfacing

Re-surfacing the hip joint instead of replacement.

Osteotomy

Re-alignment of the hip bone for better function.

Femoral Head Excision

Removing the femoral head for severe damage.

Labral Repair

Repairing the cartilage in the hip joint.

FAQs for Hip Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a hip surgery expert witness in legal proceedings?

A hip surgery expert witness provides specialized knowledge about surgical procedures, complications, and standards of care. They can offer critical insights into medical malpractice or personal injury cases.

What types of cases can a hip surgery expert witness handle?

Hip surgery experts can handle cases involving surgical errors, post-operative complications, improper treatment, failure to diagnose conditions, or issues with hip implants.

How can an expert in hip surgery contribute to a case involving faulty hip implants?

An expert can assess whether the implant was defective, if the surgeon made errors during implantation, or if post-operative care was inadequate.

Are there subspecialties within hip surgery that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, subspecialties include joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma. The specific expertise needed will depend on the case details.

Why is it important to hire a hip surgery expert witness with up-to-date knowledge and experience?

Medicine is constantly evolving. An expert with current experience ensures accurate information about the latest techniques, treatments, and standards of care.

How does Expert Institute select its Hip Surgery expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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