Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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Orthopedic surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including trauma, sports medicine, spine, joint replacement, and pediatric orthopedics. Some of the most common specialties include fracture management, arthroscopy, orthopedic oncology, and workplace or accident-related musculoskeletal injuries. They can opine on the effects of surgical technique, standard of care, disability, causation, and long-term functional outcomes.

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Average Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$700/hr

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  • Review Fee $750/hr

    This expert has been practicing for approximately 30 years, and is fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Throughout his medical career, he has been appointed to such high ranking medical positions as chief of surgery at an area healthcare center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His current practice includes general adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery, and he is affiliated faculty at thee regional hospitals.

    Private Practice, Jackson, Mississippi area

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

    Brandon,

    Mississippi

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

    This board-certified orthopaedic surgeon completed his M.D. at a top medical university, and completed his residency and fellowship at prestigious university medical centers. This expert is a member of numerous orthopaedic associations, and is a well published and reputable orthopaedic surgeon. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at a top university medical center.

    Assistant Professor, A top university medical center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), George Washington University School of Medicine

    Chapel Hill,

    North Carolina

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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 $900/hr
    Deposition Fee $900/hr

    This highly qualified expert is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has been practicing for 7+ years. He completed his internship and residency trainings in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also concluded a fellowship focusing on foot and ankle surgery. He is the founder and president of the Research Triangle Park Orthopedic Society and a fellow at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is also a member of various other professional associations, including the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association. He has published 80+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves in the editorial board of the Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery journal. He lectures both nationally and internationally and was listed as one of North Carolina's "Best Doctors" on 6 years. He is the former director of orthopedic research at the University of North Carolina and a current associate professor of orthopedic surgery at a major university.

    Professor, A medical school in PA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Boston University

    Lawrence Township,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This qualified expert of Orthopedic Surgery obtained his BS in Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University. He completed his Internship in Orthopedic Tracking and his Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Memorial Hospital of York and his Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He is a member of multiple Orthopedic Surgery Medical Associations and has 3 Publications focused on Orthopedic Surgery Research. He is currently an Adult Reconstruction Specialist at a Private Orthopedic Associates Practice.

    Adult Reconstruction Specialist, Private Orthopedic Associates Practice

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Midwestern University

    Fairfax,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over a decade's experience in orthopedic trauma medical device sales in both a field capacity as well as executive, following a career in law enforcement in special operations. Extensive experience, has been in thousands of surgical procedures; and has previously conducted hundreds of criminal investigations. At DePuy Synthes, Companies of Johnson & Johnson, he managed a large territory in Orthopedic Trauma devices, providing clinical expertise and training to surgeons and hospitals regarding the proper use of the company's trauma line. He is currently the Vice President at another orthopedics device company specializing in carbon fiber trauma and oncology products. In summary, this expert has sales, compliance and sales training experience, with a Law Enforcement, Collegiate Athletics, and a military academy background.

    US VP, Sales and Strategic Products, A medical device company

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Tennessee

    Bridgewater,

    Virginia

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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 $495/hr

    This fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine specializes in conservative, non-surgical care of orthopaedic injuries, including the spine and extremities, with emphasis on spine rehabilitation, functional restoration, pain management, and ergonomic modifications. He is also extensively published in his field, and has been involved with numerous research projects. Finally, he is a national speaker on topics in rehabilitation medicine.

    Clinical Assistant Professor, A Medicine College in PA

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

    Coral Gables,

    Georgia

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  • This highly qualified nursing expert has extensive professional experience. She earned her BS in nursing from Lenoir-Rhyne College. In 2007, she was awarded "Travel Nurse of the Year." Previously, she has served as a staff nurse at Frye Regional Medical Center, and as a travel nurse at Holy Cross Hospital, Newman West, Redmond Regional Hospital, Emory University Hospital, North Fulton Regional Hospital, and Northside Hospital. Currently, this expert is a staff nurse at a top GA hospital.

    Staff Nurse, A Top GA Hospital

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Lenoir-Rhyne College

    Georgia

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  • Review Fee $125/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This licensed registered nurse has been in his field for over 27 years. He earned his AS in nursing from Virginia Appalachian College and is a certified legal nurse consultant. He is also certified in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support. He began his career as an emergency room nurse for Buchanan General Hospital before transitioning to working in the operating room as a circulating nurse and then a nurse manager. He then went on to serve as an orthopedic nurse coordinator for 17 years and as a risk specialist both at South Lake Hospital. This expert currently works as a quality and risk manager at a physician group in Virginia.

    Quality/Risk Manager, A Physician Group in VA

    Associate of Science (AS), Virginia Appalachian College

    Richlands,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This qualified orthopedic trauma surgery expert earned his BS in human physiology from Boston University, his MPH with a concentration in family & community health from Harvard University, and his MD from Boston University. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology at Grant Medical Center in Ohio. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and is active in his field as a member of organizations such as the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This expert formerly served as an orthopedic trauma surgeon for the Mayo Clinic Health System and is currently an orthopedic trauma and reconstructive surgeon for a health system in Georgia.

    Vice Chief, A health system in GA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Boston University

    Athens,

    Georgia

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What Can an Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Joint Replacement

Surgical replacement of a damaged joint.

Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive joint surgery.

Fracture Repair

Fixing broken bones with hardware.

Tendon Repair

Surgical correction of torn tendons.

Spinal Fusion

Joining vertebrae to stabilize the spine.

Ligament Reconstruction

Rebuilding torn ligaments for stability.

FAQs for Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a orthopedic surgery expert witness?

An orthopedic surgery expert witness is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who explains standards of care and surgical decisions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, writing reports, and testifying to clarify complex orthopedic issues.

In what case types can an orthopedic surgery expert witness provide valuable insight?

An orthopedic surgery expert witness provides valuable insight in personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, sports injuries, product liability, and disability cases.

How can an orthopedic surgery expert witness assess long-term functional impairment?

An orthopedic surgery expert witness assesses long-term functional impairment by reviewing records, imaging, exams, and objective tests to measure lasting mobility and work limitations.

What orthopedic surgery expert witness qualifications are most critical for trial testimony?

The most critical orthopedic surgery expert witness qualifications are board certification, active clinical practice, subspecialty expertise, and prior medico-legal testimony experience.

How does an orthopedic surgery expert witness evaluate causation in musculoskeletal injuries?

An orthopedic surgery expert witness evaluates causation by correlating medical records, imaging, exam findings, and biomechanics to determine if the musculoskeletal injury matches the alleged event.

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