Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Missouri

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Orthopedic surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including sports medicine, joint replacement, spine surgery, hand surgery, and foot and ankle surgery. Some of the most common orthopedic surgery expert witness specialties also include pediatric orthopedics, trauma and fracture care, arthroscopy, and musculoskeletal oncology. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, post-operative complications, medical malpractice claims related to orthopedic procedures, workplace injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system, and the appropriateness of orthopedic treatment plans.

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Average Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Orthopedic Surgery Experts in Missouri

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $650/hr

This board certified family medicine practitioner earned his BA and MD from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He belongs to a number of prestigious medical societies, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Association of Medical Review Officers, and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. This expert is also a supremely experienced medical examiner, having performed more than 30,000 DOT exams since 2009. He is currently a physician and medical director in private practice servicing a nationwide trucking company.

Medical Director, A private practice in MO

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine

Springfield,

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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FAQs for Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is the role of an orthopedic surgery expert witness?

An orthopedic surgery expert witness provides insight into cases involving musculoskeletal injuries, surgical procedures, and standards of care in orthopedics.

In what types of legal cases can an orthopedic surgery expert witness be beneficial?

They are crucial in medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, workers' compensation claims, and any case involving bone or joint injuries.

What subspecialties exist within orthopedic surgery that an expert witness might focus on?

Subspecialties include sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, spine surgery, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and joint replacement.

How can an orthopedic surgery expert witness assist in a case involving a failed joint replacement?

The expert can review medical records, identify if there was a deviation from standard care during the procedure or post-op management leading to the failure.

Why is it important for an orthopedic surgery expert witness to be familiar with current surgical techniques and technologies?

It ensures their testimony reflects up-to-date practices and standards of care. This knowledge can be pivotal in determining negligence or malpractice.

How does Expert Institute select its Orthopedic Surgery 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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