Metal Hip Implant Expert Witnesses in California

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Metal hip implant expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including orthopedic surgery, biomedical engineering, materials science, prosthetics, and physical therapy. Some of the most common metal hip implant expert witness specialties also include joint replacement surgery, hip arthroplasty, implant design, biomechanics, and metallurgical engineering. They can opine on the effects of metal-on-metal hip implants, failure analysis of hip implants, complications from hip replacement surgery, product liability issues related to hip implants, and the impact of hip implant failures on patient health and quality of life.

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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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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This expert has over 20 years of expertise in materials consulting and forensic engineering work. He received a bachelor's in manufacturing engineering from Brunel University of West London. He continued on at Brunel to earn his PhD in metallurgy. A licensed metallurgical engineer, he is a member of the American Society of Testing & Materials and the American Society of Materials International. He served as a senior metallurgical engineer at Testing Engineers INC. and a materials engineer for the RJ Lee Group. Currently he works as a senior metallurgical engineer.

Senior Metallurgical Engineer, An Engineering Firm in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Brunel University of West London

San Leandro,

California

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FAQs for Metal Hip Implant Expert Witnesses

What types of cases can a metal hip implant expert witness assist with?

A metal hip implant expert witness can assist with cases involving product liability, medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death related to hip replacement surgeries.

How can a metal hip implant expert witness contribute to my case?

These experts can provide insight on the standard of care, causation, damages, and other key issues in your case. They can also review medical records and testify in court.

What subspecialties exist within the field of metal hip implants?

Subspecialties include orthopedic surgery, joint replacement surgery, biomechanics, materials science (specifically biomedical engineering), and prosthetics design.

Why is it important to have an expert witness who specializes in metal hip implants?

Metal hip implants are complex devices. An expert in this field will understand the intricacies of their design, use, potential complications, and failure modes.

Can a metal hip implant expert witness help determine if a device was defective or improperly installed?

Yes. These experts can analyze medical records, surgical reports, and the device itself to determine if there were any defects or installation errors.

How does Expert Institute select its Metal Hip Implant 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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