Orthopedics Expert Witnesses in California

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Orthopedics expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including fracture management, joint replacement, sports injuries, spine disorders, and workplace or accident-related trauma. Some of the most common specialties include orthopedic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and spine surgery. They can opine on the effects of musculoskeletal injuries, surgical outcomes, disability, long term impairment, and standards of orthopedic care.

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Average Orthopedics Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$675/hr

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Orthopedics Experts in California

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  • Review Fee $950/hr
    Deposition Fee $950/hr

    This highly qualified orthopaedic trauma surgeon is currently an assistant clinical professor at a top ranking university in California. He earned his MD at the Israel Institute of Technology and is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma surgery at the University of California San Francisco. He is a member of several professional organizations, he has authored 30+ journal articles in the orthopedic field, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major orthopedic conferences.

    Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, A regional medical center in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Israel Institute of Technology

    San Francisco,

    California

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  • Review Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified and board-certified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at a major medical university and as Attending Surgeon for a major university medical center and a children's hospital. He received a B.S. from Stanford University and a M.D. from the University of California in San Francisco. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, he finished two fellowships in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich. Elected as a Fellow to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, he previously worked in various positions for Kaiser Permanente including Director of Occupational Orthopaedic Surgery Service and Chief of the Regional Shoulder/Elbow Peer Group. He also was Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the San Jose State University Athletics program. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders, including reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and revision surgery.

    Founder & Director, Stanford University

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

    Menlo Park,

    California

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BS in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and his DPT in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and in Physical Therapy and is also Certified as a Clinical Instructor, Worker's Compensation Care Provider, and in Manuel Therapy. He is a member of multiple Physical Therapy Associations and has published 4 articles about Physical Therapy. He is currently a Clinic Director at a Sports and Rehabilitation Center and a Consultant at a Private Consulting Firm.

    Partner and Clinic Director, A rehabilitation and sports therapy center in CA

    Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Azusa Pacific University

    Orange,

    California

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  • This qualified Orthopedic Surgeon earned his MD from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Hospital Universitario Jose E. Gonzalez. He completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Hospital Victorio de la Fuente Narva¡ez, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City. He is board certified by the Mexican Board of Orthopedic Surgery and Mexican Board of Spine Surgery. He is fluent in English.

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon

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  • This expert is a University Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon in the UK. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Manchester. He completed an Orthopaedic Academic Clinical Training programme at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore and University College London, where he was a Lecturer from 2010-14. He has completed national (Bristol and Cardiff) and international (USA, Europe and Australia) clinical and research fellowships. He has authored over 250 papers, 50 chapters and 5 books.

    Honorary Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, A UK Hospital

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Manchester

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  • Review Fee $650/hr
    Deposition Fee $650/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 45 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He earned his BA in psychology from Lafayette College and his MD from New York Medical College. He then went on to complete a medical-surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Surgeons. He is a licensed physician in California. He has published 5 books, 23 chapters, and over 150 journal articles, as well as presenting extensively on topics in his field. He specializes in post-trauma limb reconstruction, including non-unions, mal-unions, shortening and post-trauma infections of bones and joints. He has been in active clinical practice for decades and has taught at some of America's premier academic medical institutions. Formerly, he served as the president of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society and the Association of Bone & Joint Surgeons. Currently, he works as an orthopedic surgeon for a private practice in Southern California and as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at at a University and Medical Center in California.

    Physician, Several medical centers in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

    Long Beach,

    California

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What Can an Orthopedics Expert Witness Opine On?

Joint Replacement Surgery

Replacing damaged joints to relieve pain.

Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive surgery for joint issues.

Fracture Repair

Surgical method to fix broken bones.

Ligament Reconstruction

Repairing torn ligaments in joints.

Spinal Fusion

Joining vertebrae to stabilize the spine.

Tendon Repair

Surgical correction of torn tendons.

FAQs for Orthopedics Expert Witnesses

What is a orthopedics expert witness?

An orthopedics expert witness is a medical specialist who explains bone, joint, and muscle issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying in court.

What case types may necessitate the involvement of an orthopedic expert witness?

Orthopedic expert witnesses handle personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, sports injuries, product liability, disability claims, and surgical standard-of-care cases.

How should counsel evaluate the qualifications of an orthopedic expert witness?

Counsel should evaluate an orthopedic expert witness by reviewing board certification, subspecialty training, clinical and surgical experience, publications, and prior testimony history.

How can an orthopedic expert witness support causation analysis in litigation?

An orthopedic expert witness supports causation analysis by linking medical findings to the alleged incident, explaining how specific injuries were caused and ruling out alternative causes.

What role can an orthopedic expert witness play in critiquing opposing IME findings?

An orthopedic expert witness can critique opposing IME findings by identifying errors, challenging unsupported conclusions, and providing evidence-based alternative orthopedic opinions.

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

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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