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This board certified expert has been in clinical practice for over 10 years and is currently the Vice Chairman of the department of Surgery at his clinical institution. He is also the Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program. He completed his residency training at the Tulsa Regional Medical Center (now Oklahoma State University Medical Center) and St. Francis Hospital. He is a member of numerous surgical associations and institutional committees that ensure excellence in surgical technique and outcomes. He is actively involved in research and his interests lie primarily in general and laparoscopic surgery, chronic wound care, complex ventral hernias, and endoscopy. Currently, he is an Associate Professor of General Surgery and staff surgeon at a major medical center.
Attending, Multiple Medical Centers in OK
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tulsa,
Oklahoma
This highly qualified expert is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He received his MD from Texas Tech School of Medicine. His post-doctoral education continued at the University of Florida at Jacksonville where he developed a passion for Minimally Invasive Surgery. Following residency he entered private practice in Palm Coast, Florida where his interests expanded to include robotic surgery until his return to Texas as an Associate Professor to help rebuild and expand the Department of Surgery. His area of interest focuses on minimally invasive foregut and colorectal surgery.
General Surgeon, A private surgical group in TX
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Texas Tech Medical Center School of Medicine
Flagler Beach,
Texas
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What Can a Laparoscopic Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Removal of the gallbladder via small incisions.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Surgical removal of the appendix using laparoscopy.
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Repair of hernias using minimally invasive techniques.
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Weight loss surgery to bypass the stomach.
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Creating a smaller stomach pouch for weight loss.
Laparoscopic Fundoplication
Surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
FAQs for Laparoscopic Surgery Expert Witnesses
What is a laparoscopic surgery expert witness?
A laparoscopic surgery expert witness is a surgeon who explains minimally invasive procedures and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, writing reports, clarifying surgical issues, and testifying in court.
In what types of cases may a laparoscopic surgery expert witness be required?
A laparoscopic surgery expert witness handles malpractice, surgical error, conversion to open surgery, bowel or organ injury, infection, and standard-of-care dispute cases.
How can a laparoscopic surgery expert witness evaluate compliance with surgical standards of care?
A laparoscopic surgery expert witness evaluates compliance with surgical standards of care by reviewing records, operative videos, guidelines, and testimony to assess each step against accepted practices.
What specific credentials should a laparoscopic surgery expert witness possess for complex procedure litigation?
A laparoscopic surgery expert witness should be a board‑certified surgeon with advanced laparoscopic training, substantial operative experience, academic or teaching roles, and prior medico‑legal testimony.
How does a laparoscopic surgery expert witness assess causation in alleged trocar or access-related injuries?
A laparoscopic surgery expert witness assesses causation by reviewing operative records, technique, trocar placement, imaging, and standards of care to link access-related injuries to specific actions.
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