Obesity Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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Obesity expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including bariatric medicine, endocrinology, nutrition, and internal medicine. Some of the most common specialties include bariatric surgery, obesity medicine, dietetics, psychology, and occupational health. They can opine on the effects of excess weight on morbidity, mortality, disability, employability, standard of care, and long-term medical costs.

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  • Review Fee $385/hr
    Deposition Fee $385/hr
    Court Fee $385/hr

    This double board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 30 years. He completed his Pediatrics residency at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the nation's leading children's hospitals, where he also competed multiple fellowships in Endocrinology/Diabetes. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles. He serves as a reviewer for 9 scientific journals such as "Journal of Pediatrics" and "Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism" and in the past has been named to both Best Doctors in America and Marquis' Who's Who in America. Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at a major medical university and the Director of the Diabetes Center at his institution's affiliated children's hospital.

    Director, A Top Children's Hospital in PA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University

    Philadelphia,

    Pennsylvania

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

    This highly qualified expert of Endocrinology obtained his BA from Columbia, graduating summa cum laude, and his MD magna cum laude from Harvard Medical School. He completed his Internship and Residency in Medicine at Boston City Hospital (affiliated with Harvard) and his Fellowship in Endocrinology at the prestigious NIH. He went on to do additional training in Metabolism at the Washington University School of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and is a member of the New York Medical Society. He has written over 25 peer-reviewed articles related to Endocrinology and is currently an Attending Physician and an Associate Professor of Medicine at one of NYC's top hospitals.

    Attending Physician, A Medical Center in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard University

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $800/hr

    This associate professor was recruited to his current institution in Upstate New York to establish a program in Endocrine Surgery. His practice is restricted to the management of patients with benign and cancerous conditions affecting the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands; he performs hundreds of thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal operations per year. After his residency in General Surgery, he pursued further subspecialty training during a premier Endocrine Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with Dr Orlo Clark, one of the giants in the field. He received his Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his MD from SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn.

    Professor, A Major Medical School in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), SUNY Downstate

    Rochester,

    New York

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

    This highly qualified, board certified endocrinologist has extensive professional experience. She earned her BA in biology from Cornell University, her MD from Buffalo School of Medicine, and her MS in medical informatics from Northwestern University. After completing both her internship and residency in internal medicine from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, this expert went on to finish a prestigious endocrinology and metabolism fellowship at Washing University School of Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a certified Physician Executive by the American Association for Physician Leaders. She is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Association of Physician Leadership and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.She has co-authored 4 professional publications and was the recipient of physician recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, Diabetes Program. Formerly, this expert has held roles as an assistant attending physician at Cornell University, a clinical instructor of medicine at North Shore University Hospital, a coordinator at Medical Consultation Service, a consulting endocrinologist at High Risk Obstetrics Clinic, and the director of primary care at New York Hospital Queens. Currently, she is a medical consultant at a large NY non-profit health consultancy.

    Chief Population Health Officer, A hospital in NY

    Master of Science (MS), Northwestern University

    Oyster Bay Cove,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This qualified expert is board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology and specializes in diabetes. She received her BA from the University of Rochester before earning her MD from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland. She completed an internal medicine residency at Jacobi Medical Center before completing an endocrinology fellowship at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She is involved in research, serving as a researcher on several diabetes research studies and as the author of several journal articles. For her work, she has received the TrialNet Emerging Leader Award. Currently, this expert is an assistant professor of medicine at a prestigious medical school in New York, as well an assistant attending at a university-affiliated medical center in New York.

    Associate Professor, A prestigious NY medical school

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Poznan University of Medical Sciences

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
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    This highly-qualified expert has 13 years of experience as a diabetes specialist. He completed his medical training in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States, earning his MBChB from the University of Edinburgh, his MRCP and FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians of London, his PGCE from the University of Brighton. He subsequently completed an general surgery and internal medicine internship at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, an emergency medicine residency at Birmingham University Hospital and an internal medicine residency at Birmingham Heartlands Hospitals, specializing in endocrinology, infectious diseases, respiratory medicine, geriatric medicine, cardiology, and gastroenterology, and a 5-year endocrinology, diabetes, and internal medicine fellowship with the Joint Royal College of Physicians. This expert is currently board-certified in internal medicine with a subspecialty in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. He is highly involved in research, having authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and spoken as an invited lecturer at several diabetes conferences. He has formerly served as an associate professor of endocrinology and the director of the diabetes program and weight control program at the University of Arkansas. Currently, this expert is a full-time senior faculty member at a distinguished medical school in New York, as well as the medical director of the endocrinology, diabetes, & metabolism division at a hospital system in New York.

    Associate Professor, A University in NY

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Edinburgh

    Bronxville,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in family medicine, obesity medicine, and telemedicine. He received his BS in chemical engineering and his MS in biomedical engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology before earning his DO from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He subsequently completed an internship and residency in family practice at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital before completing a fellowship in health disparity research at the University of North Texas. He is active in his field as a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the Obesity Society. This expert is also highly involved in research, having authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and spoken at multiple medical conferences throughout his career. He has formerly served as the director of weight management services at UMDNJ School of Medicine, as well as an associate professor of family medicine and the co-course director of the prevention module at Rowan School of Medicine. Currently, this expert serves as the director of both the Center for Information Mastery and the Center for Medical Weight Loss & Metabolic Control and as a professor of family medicine at a medical school in New Jersey. Additionally, this expert is a telehealth physician for a telemedicine and virtual healthcare company.

    Professor, A Medical School in NJ

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine

    Voorhees,

    New Jersey

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  • Review Fee $375/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    This expert has 30 years of experience in endocrinology and is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology. He received his BS from the University of Maryland and his MD from the University of Virginia. He went on to complete an internship in internal medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital, a residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Hospital, and a fellowship in endocrinology at Ohio State University Hospital. He is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Diabetes Association, and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. He was previously an associate professor of medicine and associate clinical professor of endocrinology at the University of Maryland Medical School. He is currently an assistant professor of medicine at a top medical school in Maryland and an adjunct associate professor of medicine at another medical school in Maryland.

    Adjunct Associate Professor, A Medical School in MD

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Virginia

    Baltimore,

    Maryland

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Related Specialties

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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