Neurosurgery Expert Witnesses in Iowa

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Neurosurgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including medical malpractice, spinal injury, brain trauma, and neurosurgical device litigation. Some of the most common specialties include spine surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, neuro-oncology, pediatric neurosurgery, and functional neurosurgery. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, traumatic brain injury, and long-term neurological impairment.

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Average Neurosurgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$825/hr

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    This actively practicing, board certified expert is among the most renowned pediatric neurosurgeons in the country. He has acquired numerous appointments as departmental head of several neurosurgical practices. Across his thirty year career, he has also been extensively published in his field, and has given over 20 neurosurgical presentations to a national audience.

    Clinical Professor, Two medical schools in FL

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

    Sioux Falls,

    South Dakota

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    This board-certified and fellowship-trained expert has over 10 years of experience in neurosurgery. Recognized as one of America's Top Surgeons and America's Top Doctors for 5 consecutives years, he has done extensive research in neuro-oncology through grant support and clinical trials. He also serves on various editorial boards and as an ad hoc reviewer. Among other positions, he currently serves as Director of Neurosurgical Oncology and Professor of Neurosurgery at a major university medical center.

    Professor of Neurology, Major University Medical Center

    Master of Science (MS), Harvard University School of Public Health

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This highly qualified double board certified neurologist and epilepsy specialist has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience at a variety of prestigious institutions. He held an assistant professorship in neurology at the University of Cincinnati while being active staff at the Cincinnati VAMC before moving to Wisconsin Medical College to become a full professor of Neurology and a private practitioner. He is currently a clinical professor and director of a regional epilepsy center at a major medical center, where he has published many articles, chapters, and abstracts on the topic of neurology.

    Adjunct Clinical Professor, A university in WI

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Sturgeon Bay,

    Wisconsin

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  • This double board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. Fellowship trained in Pediatric Neurosurgery, he has been awarded the honor of Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. This expert has been listed to The Best Doctors in America multiple times, while he has appeared in America's Top Surgeons, Who's Who in America, as well as Who's Who in Medical Sciences Education. Widely published, he has served as an Invited Reviewer for many professional medical journals, including the "Journal of Pediatrics", "Neurosurgery", and the "Journal of Neurosurgery". Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery as well as the Department of Pediatrics at a major children's hospital, where he is also the Director of both the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program and the Pediatric Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Program.

    Director, Major Medical University

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

    Missouri

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  • Review Fee $800/hr

    This expert earned his BA in Chemistry from Washington University and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. After receiving his PhD, he earned his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The expert completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Saint Louis Children's Hospital in association with the Washington University School of Medicine, and he went on to complete several prestigious fellowships. These fellowships focused in Spinal Surgery, Neuroscience/Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, and Neurobiology. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the Joint Spine Section, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. In addition, he has published over 40 journal articles, been invited to present at numerous conferences regarding Neurosurgery and holds 3 patents. The expert currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery at a medical school in Missouri.

    Assistant Professor, A Medical School in MO

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    St. Louis,

    Missouri

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This expert gained her MD at St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy and completed her internship in pediatrics and residency in pediatric neurology at St. Petersburg Pediatric Clinic #33 and St. Petersburg Academy of Postgraduate Education. She completed additional residencies in pediatrics and general and child neurology at SUNY Brooklyn and a fellowship in neurophysiology at Loyola University Medical Center. She is board certified in neurology with a special certification in child neurology and in epilepsy. Currently, she is an adult and pediatric neurologist in her own private practice. Formerly, she served as an adult and pediatric neurologist in a number of private practices and hospitals in Illinois.

    Adult and Pediatric Neurologist, A private practice in Illinois

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy

    Glenville,

    Illinois

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

    With over 20 years of experience as both a psychiatrist and a medical consultant, this expert remains very active in the field of psychiatry through his position as an attending psychiatrist and his various volunteer activities. He is a recognized psychiatrist with a multitude of awards and professional appointments. Finally, he is a certified member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with concentrations in Forensic, General, and Addiction Psychiatry.

    Psychiatrist, Private Practice

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Northwestern University Medical School

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This qualified expert earned her BSN from Saint Louis University School of Nursing and is a licensed registered nurse in the state of Missouri. She is certified in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, and the NIH stroke scale. She stays current in her field as a member of the Neurocritical Care Society, author of two peer reviewed journal articles, and as a coordinator for numerous governmental and non-governmental sponsored studies and trials. This expert formerly served as a staff nurse, acting charge nurse, and wound care nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She currently is a research nurse coordinator for the division of neurocritical care in the department of neurology at a top US medical school.

    Research Nurse Coordinator, A university-affiliated medical center in MO

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Saint Louis University

    Kirkwood,

    Missouri

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Related Specialties

What Can a Neurosurgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Craniotomy

Surgical opening of the skull.

Laminectomy

Removal of a portion of the spine.

Spinal Fusion

Joining two or more vertebrae.

Aneurysm Clip Placement

Clipping an aneurysm to prevent bleeding.

Tumor Resection

Removal of a brain or spinal tumor.

Deep Brain Stimulation

Implanting electrodes to regulate brain activity.

FAQs for Neurosurgery Expert Witnesses

What is a neurosurgery expert witness?

A neurosurgery expert witness is a neurosurgeon who provides specialized medical opinions in legal cases involving brain and spine injuries. They assist by reviewing records, writing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex neurosurgical issues.

What case types can a neurosurgery expert witness opine on?

A neurosurgery expert witness opines on brain and spine injury, trauma, malpractice, surgery errors, spinal cord damage, tumors, strokes, pain, disability, and standard of care.

How can a neurosurgery expert witness assist in evaluating standard of care breaches?

A neurosurgery expert witness evaluates medical records, procedures, and outcomes to determine if the neurosurgeon’s actions met or breached the accepted standard of care.

What neurosurgery expert witness qualifications are most persuasive at trial?

The most persuasive neurosurgery expert witness qualifications include board certification, active surgical practice, academic appointments, peer‑reviewed publications, and prior credible testimony.

How does a neurosurgery expert witness analyze causation in alleged surgical injuries?

A neurosurgery expert witness analyzes causation by reviewing records, imaging, surgical technique, standards of care, and timing to link the neurosurgical injury to specific actions or omissions.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting neurosurgery expert witnesses?

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