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Physician expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, and emergency medicine. Some of the most common specialties for physician expert witnesses also include cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, anesthesiology, and radiology. They have provided opinions on the effects of medical malpractice, standards of patient care, surgical complications, medication errors, and mental health treatment.

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness | North CarolinaView profile

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness | North Carolina

This qualified physical medicine and rehabilitation expert earned his BS in biology from the University of North Carolina, his MS in health care administration from Touro International University, and his MD from East Carolina University. He also completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation from East Carolina University. This expert is board certified in physical medicine and...

Hematology and Oncology Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Hematology and Oncology Expert Witness | California

This supremely qualified hematologist/oncologist has remained in active practice for over 30 years and has acquired such high ranking clinical appointments as the Chief of Hematology/Oncology at several prior institutions. He also currently holds a clinical professorship in his field, is an attending physician, as well as a reviewer for major hematology and oncology editorials.

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness | Rhode IslandView profile

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Emergency Medicine Expert Witness | Rhode Island

This expert is a full time board certified emergency medicine physician and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He earned his Bachelors from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from Tufts University. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. This expert is currently an Professor of emergency medicine at an Ivy...

Internal Medicine Expert Witness # E-000369View profile

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Internal Medicine Expert Witness # E-000369

This expert is a board certified internal medicine doctor who has been working as an attending physician in a nursing home for over 30 years. He has extensive experience in dealing with patients who are at higher risk for falls.

Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Expert Witness | California

This extremely qualified infectious disease specialist has received his education and medical training from among the finest institutions in the country. Over his 30+ years of medical practice in the field of infectious diseases, he has been appointed to high ranking medical directorships of several major infectious disease programs in the west coast. He is also a fellow of the Society of...

Infectious Diseases Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Infectious Diseases Expert Witness | New York

This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 20 years. He completed his Infectious Disease fellowship at Cornell University as well as a research fellowship at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Awarded the honor of Fellow of both the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American College of Physicians, he holds membership in a multitude of other prestigious...

Family Medicine and Primary Care Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Family Medicine and Primary Care Expert Witness | California

This board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency in Family Practice at the University of California, San Francisco prior to completing a fellowship as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar, a highly selective postresidency program where physicians learn to conduct innovative research and work with communities, organizations, practitioners, and...

Gynecology Expert Witness | TennesseeView profile

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Gynecology Expert Witness | Tennessee

This expert is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was trained at the University of Toronto. He is currently actively practicing. He was formerly the associate professor of the highly regarded Duke University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has published extensively on a wide variety of Obstetric and Gynecology topics.

Emergency Medicine Expert Witness | NebraskaView profile

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Emergency Medicine Expert Witness | Nebraska

This expert has been a physician in emergency centers for over 20 years with increasing volume. His current emergency department sees over 50,000 patients per year. He also has Advanced Cardiac, Trauma, and Pediatric Advanced certificates, and is an instructor as well. He has presented often and has publications in the emergency and hyperbaric fields.

Hospital Billing Expert Witness | ConnecticutView profile

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Hospital Billing Expert Witness | Connecticut

This expert is an emergency physician in practice for 30 years, 18 of which he reviewed claims for all classes of medical payers including Blue Cross plans, major indemnity insurers, and Medicaid. One of his specialties is cost containment and recovery of overpayments, and he has designed and implemented major claims audits systems. He earned his MD at the University of Chicago and has held...

Physician Assistants and Orthopedics Expert Witness | WisconsinView profile

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Physician Assistants and Orthopedics Expert Witness | Wisconsin

This certified physician assistant has assumed numerous clinical and academic PA roles across the country throughout his 10+ year career, and is responsible for training and lecturing incoming physician assistant students. He is also a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Academy of Physician Assistants, where he is also a distinguished fellow. His clinical focus is...

Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology Expert Witness | New York

This gynecologic oncology surgeon is extremely familiar with the da Vinci robot, using it regularly in surgery. A member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, this expert has dedicated her medical career to gynecology and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Expert Witness | New York

This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly the past decade. Fellowship trained in Sports and Spine Medicine, he is a member of a multitude of prestigious medical societies and organizations. This expert is widely published and serves as a reviewer for the Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal, among others. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the...

Phlebology Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Phlebology Expert Witness | Texas

This internationally recognized vein expert has been practicing for 35 years. A Fellow of the American College of Phlebology and an Emeritus Fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology, he has given over 120 presentations at national and international medical conferences, including keynote presentations. He is Editor for "Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease" and serves as a reviewer...

Physical and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Expert Witness | New JerseyView profile

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Physical and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Expert Witness | New Jersey

This triple board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boston University prior to his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He has been recognized as a "Top Physician" multiple times by the...

Cerebral Palsy Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Cerebral Palsy Expert Witness | New York

As a Residence Case Manager for a major Cerebral Palsy corporation, this expert supervised staff at two residential locations and managed the cases for up to 12 consumers, preparing all program documentation for consumers based on Residential Habilitation Plans and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities regulations Currently, and since January 2010, this expert is a Director at United...

Neurology Expert Witness | NevadaView profile

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Neurology Expert Witness | Nevada

This board-certified and fellowship-trained expert has over 20 years of experience in neurology with extensive clinical research experience, contributing to over 55 different clinical studies. He has involved in various committees for the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Neurology and Medical Director for an ALS and muscular dystrophy clinic.

Neurosurgery Expert Witness | OntarioView profile

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Neurosurgery Expert Witness | Ontario

This board certified expert has been practicing for over 40 years. He received his medical degree from the University of Toronto where he completed his residency in Neurosurgery prior to completing clinical fellowships in Neurosurgery at the University of Zurich and at the National Hospital in London. Awarded the honor of Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the...

Neurosurgery Expert Witness | ManitobaView profile

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Neurosurgery Expert Witness | Manitoba

This fellowship-trained expert has over 20 years of experience as a neurosurgeon, completing fellowships in cranial base surgery and gamma knife surgery from George Washington University and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, respectively. He is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is a member of the Canadian Neurosurgical Society, American Association of...

Nursing Expert Witness | WashingtonView profile

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Nursing Expert Witness | Washington

This highly experienced director of nursing for a 180 bed skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living community has over ten years of experience as a multi-state regional nurse manager. Her current position involves supervision of 150 team members to include the physicians, nurse team, floor nurses, social workers, infection control, quality assurance, medical records, a commissary...

Pain Management and Anesthesiology Expert Witness | North CarolinaView profile

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Pain Management and Anesthesiology Expert Witness | North Carolina

This expert currently serves as Medical Director for a pain treatment physicians group and as Staff Anesthesiologist for three medical centers in North Carolina. He received a M.D. from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and finished a fellowship in Pain Management at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine. A member of various professional organizations including the American Society of...

Neurology and Sleep Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Neurology and Sleep Expert Witness | New York

This qualified and board certified expert specializes in Clinical Neurophysiology, Sleep Medicine, and Neurology. He holds a M.D. from the University of Panama Medical School and finished fellowships in EEG/Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine at the Mayo clinic in Rochester. Elected as a Fellow to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, he is also a member of several professional organizations. He has...

Psychiatry Expert Witness | GeorgiaView profile

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Psychiatry Expert Witness | Georgia

This highly qualified and quadruple board certified Psychiatry expert received his medical education at the prestigious Duke University. he completed a Fellowship in Advanced Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) at Duke University Medical Center. He is Fellow of both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He holds numerous memberships in professional...

Nephrology Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Nephrology Expert Witness | Illinois

This board certified Nephrologist has been practicing medicine for over 30 years, , publishing over 250 articles in peer-reviewed journals throughout the years. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology, and has given over 300 presentations both nationally and internationally in the field of Nephrology. He is the former Chief of Nephrology at...

Critical Care Expert Witness | MichiganView profile

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Critical Care Expert Witness | Michigan

This Board Certified Critical Care physician has been practicing medicine for over 15 years, receiving his Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine from the University of Michigan Medical Center. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and has over 20 publications in the field of Critical Care. He is the former Associate...

Nephrology Expert Witness | MassachusettsView profile

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Nephrology Expert Witness | Massachusetts

This highly qualified and board-certified nephrologist received his M.D from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He went on to complete residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Nephrology at Boston Medical Center. He is certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. This expert is a member of several professional organizations including the...

Emergency Medicine and Hospice Expert Witness # E-009563View profile

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Emergency Medicine and Hospice Expert Witness # E-009563

This board certified emergency medicine physician earned his BS from Bucknell University and his MD from the University of Buffalo. He completed residency training in emergency medicine at Allegheny General Hospital and has served as an emergency medicine physician at a number of hospitals in the northeast. Currently, this expert is an attending EM physician at a healthcare system in upstate New...

Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness | GeorgiaView profile

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness | Georgia

This highly qualified, double fellowship trained expert is highly active in both a clinical and academic setting. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and two fellowships, one in cardiothoracic surgery and one in pediatric cardiac surgery, at Indiana University and Emory university respectively. In his current clinical position, he is responsible...

Occupational Medicine Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Occupational Medicine Expert Witness | Illinois

This highly qualified Occupational Medicine expert is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is board certified in Occupational Medicine, following training at Medical College of Wisconsin. He formerly served as a Clinical Instructor for Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin. He is certified as a Medical Review Officer for the Department of...

Physiatry Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Physiatry Expert Witness | California

This highly-qualified expert has over 10 years of experience as a physiatrist. He received his BA in mathematics and philosophy from Yale University before earning his MD from the University of California San Francisco. He subsequently completed an internship at Highland General Hospital and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Stanford University, where he served as both...

Urological Surgery Expert Witness | ColoradoView profile

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Urological Surgery Expert Witness | Colorado

Al Barqawi, MD, FRCS, is an Associate clinical Professor and Lecturer in the Division of Urology at University of Colorado School of medicine. Dr. Barqawi also serves as Director of Research in the Section of Urologic Oncology. He has expertise in urologic oncology and general Urology primarily in prostate disease, early detection, novel imaging and treatment applications and epidemiology. He is...

Medical Toxicology Expert Witness | IndianaView profile

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Medical Toxicology Expert Witness | Indiana

This highly qualified and board certified toxicologist earned her BA at Ohio Wesleyan University and medical degree at The Ohio State University School of Medicine. She completed residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine and fellowship training in toxicology at the Indian University School of Medicine. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American...

Endotracheal Intubation Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Endotracheal Intubation Expert Witness | New York

This expert has been preforming endotracheal intubations since 1974 and have been teaching the skill since 1978. He was the supervisor for paramedic training in New York City prior to going to medical school and performed and taught endotracheal intubation to paramedic students and intubated on the streets of the Bronx. For the last twenty years, he has taught two advanced trauma life support...

Internal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Internal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology Expert Witness | New York

This expert began his career as a medical consultant to the emergency room drug treatment and referral program. He’s been practicing for over 40 years and focuses on internal medicine, consulting in clinical pharmacology, and quality assurance medicine. He is currently involved in many aspects of pharmacology, and holds many positions on boards and committees related to drug abuse, prevention,...

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Expert Witness | New York

This expert is an experienced and actively practicing gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal endoscopist with teaching, consultative and clinical responsibilities at a major academic medical center. He has obtained his medical degree and training form among the nation's top ten medical universities, and currently holds clinical and academic positions at a top east coast healthcare center.

Plastic Surgery Expert Witness | OhioView profile

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Plastic Surgery Expert Witness | Ohio

This board certified plastic surgeon and medical examiner has over 40 years of experience in a variety of prestigious clinical and academic roles. He has held an associate professorship and a directorship of the plastic surgery residency program at Wright State University School of Medicine, and an assistant professorship at the University of Kentucky. Clinically, he was an attending surgeon at...

Gynecologic Pathology Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Gynecologic Pathology Expert Witness | Texas

This incredibly well credentialed expert is widely heralded as the utmost authority on gynecological pathology. He has over 30 years of experience at some of the most prestigious clinical and academic positions in the country. He is board certified in both anatomical and clinical pathology with an emphasis on gynecological pathology. He was a former professor and attending pathologist at USC...

Family Medicine  Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Expert Witness | North CarolinaView profile

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Family Medicine Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Expert Witness | North Carolina

This double board certified expert in urgent care has been practicing for nearly 15 years. A former final base hospital Commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom and holder of a Masters of Medical Management degree, this doctor has extensive experience overseeing urgent care facilities. He is currently the Regional Medical Director for a top medical university's urgent care division as well as a...

Physician Assistant and Otolaryngology Expert Witness | MaineView profile

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Physician Assistant and Otolaryngology Expert Witness | Maine

This expert has over 40 years of experience as a physician assistant. A member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, he has served in various administrative and academic positions including the operation of a health software development company. He previously served as Program Director and currently serves as an Associate Professor for a physician assistant program at a New...

Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness | TennesseeView profile

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Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness | Tennessee

This double board certified, distinguished Professor of Thoracic Surgery is Fellow of both the American College of Surgery and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of multiple professionals societies including the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery. This expert serves as a reviewer for multiple medical publications such as the Annals of...

Dermatology and Pyoderma Gangrenosum Expert Witness | KentuckyView profile

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Dermatology and Pyoderma Gangrenosum Expert Witness | Kentucky

This expert candidate is an elite dermatologist who has over 30 years of experience in the field. He has won countless awards such as the American Medical Association's Physician Recognition Award, the Thomas G. Pearson, EdD, Memorial Education Award from the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Hippocrates Award. He is a member of the Dermatology Foundation, and a fellow of the American...

Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine Expert Witness | New York

This board-certified Anesthesiologist is currently the Medical Director of Pain Medicine at one of the nation's most prestigious University Medical Centers, as well as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the same university. He earned his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine, completed his fellowship in pain medicine from Weill Cornell Medical College, completed his Anesthesia...

Pain Management Expert Witness | MassachusettsView profile

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Pain Management Expert Witness | Massachusetts

This highly qualified expert is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and has years of practice. He completed his internship training at New England Medical Center and his residency training in anesthesiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital before concluding a fellowship in pain management at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is the president of the Massachusetts Society of...

Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witness | Maryland

This highly qualified, double board certified doctor has extensive experience in the field of the child abuse and neglect. He is on the Executive Council of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect and is Past President of the Helfer Society, an honorary international group of physicians working in the field of child maltreatment. He has served on the Boards of...

Pediatric Pulmonology Expert Witness | FloridaView profile

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Pediatric Pulmonology Expert Witness | Florida

This highly qualified expert is board certified in pediatrics with a sub-specialty in pediatric pulmonology, He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, and belongs to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Thoracic Society. He has authored more than 150 publications in the pediatric pulmonology field, and has held a number of titles in the space. Currently, this...

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness | California

This highly qualified, triple board certified gynecologic oncologist received his medical degree from the American University Beirut. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed two fellowships, one in Gynecologic Oncology and another in Breast Surgery, at UCLA-Cedars Siani and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,...

DOT Examination Expert Witness | MissouriView profile

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DOT Examination Expert Witness | Missouri

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...

Hepatology and Internal Medicine Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Hepatology and Internal Medicine Expert Witness | California

This expert's is a Physician-Scientist (M.D. and Ph.D) who serves as an attending hepatologist at a top tier university. He specializes the care of viral hepatitis (HCV and HBV) and other liver diseases. His research interests have been centered on hepatitis C virus (HCV) virology, pathogenesis, and virus-host interaction including immune response. For the past 10 years during his PhD and...

Physiatry Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Physiatry Expert Witness | New York

This highly qualified expert is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He earned his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, did his residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, and completed his Fellowship in Sports & Spine Rehabilitation. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and has been an invited...

Physician Assistant Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Physician Assistant Expert Witness | New York

This expert has more than 30 years of experience in Surgery and Surgical subspecialties including General, Thoracic, Vascular, Micro-vascular, Burn, Urological and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In addition to his areas of clinical practice, he has extensive experience in governance and supervision of Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals. In...

Physician Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of a physician expert witness in legal proceedings?

A physician expert witness provides insight into medical standards, procedures, and practices. They can testify on whether the care provided met those standards.

What types of cases might require a physician expert witness?

Cases involving medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, or product liability often require the expertise of a physician expert witness.

Can a physician expert witness specialize in specific areas of medicine?

Yes, physicians can be experts in various subspecialties such as cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, etc., providing specialized knowledge for specific case types.

How does a physician's clinical experience contribute to their role as an expert witness?

A physician's clinical experience allows them to provide credible testimony based on firsthand knowledge and understanding of medical procedures and patient care.

Why is it important to have a board-certified physician as an expert witness?

Board certification ensures that the physician has undergone rigorous training and passed stringent exams in their specialty, ensuring high-quality expertise.

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