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This qualified expert has been an attending pediatric endocrinologist and associate professor at an academic medical center since 2004, and is currently the medical director at a major regional children's hospital. He earned his MD from Vanderbilt University and belongs to the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society and the Society for Pediatric Research. He has authored more than 20 publications in the pediatric endocrinology field.
Medical Director, A University-Affiliated Children's Hospital in TN
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Vanderbilt University
Franklin,
Tennessee
This board certified expert earned his BS from the University of Kentucky and MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Cornell Medical Center and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, respectively. He is actively involved in research, has published over 235 original peer reviewed articles, 110 reviews, and 40 book chapters, and has been awarded numerous multi-million dollar grants. The expert is responsible for teaching, supervising, and lecturing medical, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students as well as residents and fellows. The expert is highly respected and recognized in his field; having won several lifetime achievement awards and been named one of the Best Doctors in America each year from 2005. Currently, he is a Professor Emeritus and Dean Emeritus at a major university affiliated medical center.
Dean Emeritus of Endocrinology & Metabolism, A Prestigious University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Charlottesville,
Virginia
This expert on IVF Labs obtained his BA in Biology and his MD from Wake Forest University and his PhD in Molecular Cell Biology from the University of Alabama. He completed his Internship and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alabama Medical Center and his Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. He is Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Immunology and is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and has 200+ Publications. He is currently the Clinical Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology at a major university in TN and a Managing Partner at an IVF lab.
Clinical Professor, A major university in TN
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Wake Forest University
Germantown,
Tennessee
This qualified expert is board-certified in surgery and specializes in endocrine surgery. His clinical specialties include malignancies of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland. He received his BBA in finance and organizational management from Emory University before earning his MS in pharmacology from Tulane University. He then earned his MD from Morehouse School of Medicine. He subsequently completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Emory University and an endocrine surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. This expert is certified in head and neck ultrasound for surgeons. He is active in his field as a member of multiple organizations, including the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. He is also active in research, having authored peer-reviewed articles. He has formerly served as a clinical instructor of endocrine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and currently serves as an assistant professor of surgery at a distinguished medical school in Georgia.
Assistant Professor, A Distinguished Medical School in GA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta,
Georgia
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What Can an Obesity Expert Witness Opine On?
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Reduces stomach size and food intake.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Removes part of the stomach.
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Places a band to restrict stomach size.
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Alters digestion and nutrient absorption.
Intragastric Balloon
Temporarily fills stomach to limit intake.
Lifestyle Counseling
Guides healthy eating and exercise habits.
FAQs for Obesity Expert Witnesses
What is a obesity expert witness?
An obesity expert witness is a medical or scientific professional who explains obesity-related issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex obesity evidence.
In what case types might the expertise of an obesity specialist be required?
An obesity specialist expert witness is used in medical malpractice, bariatric surgery, personal injury, disability claims, workplace discrimination, and wrongful death cases.
What qualifications should an obesity expert witness have for complex litigation?
An obesity expert witness should have board certification, clinical obesity treatment experience, research or teaching credentials, and prior medico-legal testimony in complex litigation.
How can an obesity expert witness evaluate causation in weight-related injury claims?
An obesity expert witness evaluates causation in weight-related injury claims by reviewing medical records, risk factors, and scientific evidence to link obesity to the alleged harm.
How does an obesity expert witness assess standard of care in bariatric treatment disputes?
An obesity expert witness assesses standard of care in bariatric treatment disputes by comparing the provider’s actions to current bariatric guidelines, clinical evidence, and accepted medical practices.
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