Physician Expert Witnesses in Iowa

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Physician expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including clinical care, research, and medical-legal consulting. Some of the most common specialties include internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, neurology, and psychiatry. They can opine on the effects of medical negligence, delayed diagnosis, treatment errors, causation, prognosis, and standards of care.

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Average Physician Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Deposition Fee

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

    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.

    Director, University Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Nebraska College of Medicine

    Omaha,

    Nebraska

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr

    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 in orthopedic surgery.

    Clinical Instructor, University

    Master of Science (MS), University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Sun Prairie,

    Wisconsin

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    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 the University of Arkansas Hospital and at the West Side VA Medical Center, and currently is a Professor of Nephrology and a Chief of Nephrology at a major medical university.

    Medical Director of Dialysis Unit, Major Medical University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidade Federal Fluminese Medical School

    Chicago,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee
    Court Fee

    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 Transportation. He holds additional certification from the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians. He is a member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He currently serves as Medical Director of a major occupational health clinic.

    Medical Director, Occupational Medicine, A Major Occupational Health Clinic

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Lockport,

    Illinois

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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 $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his Physician Assistant degree from the University of Florida. He completed a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies in Critical Care Medicine from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is a Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants, President of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine and member of Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. He is an associate member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. This expert has published 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and has been invited to lecture at national meetings on several occasions. He serves as reviewer for the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is a former Advisor for the Spinal Cord Injury Advisory Council of Florida, former Senior Physician Assistant for the Division of Neurosurgery at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at a major university and Senior Physician Assistant at a major university-affiliated health center.

    Physician Assistant, A medical center in IL

    Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc), University of Lynchburg

    St Petersburg,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert obtained his BS in Cellular and Molecular Biology as well as his MD from the University of Michigan. He then completed a residency in General Surgery and one in Cardiothoracic Surgery from University of Kentucky Hospital and Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, respectively. He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and American College of Surgeons. He has published 21 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He is currently the Director of a major medical school-affiliated hospital as well as a Professor of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a major medical university.

    Professor, A Major Medical University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan

    St Louis,

    Missouri

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr

    This practicing doctor of chiropractic medicine attended the University of Tennessee and earned her DC at the Logan College of Chiropractic in Missouri. She is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as certified to perform acupuncture and meridian therapy. She holds current licenses to practice chiropractic in the states of Missouri and California, and has been in private practice for more than a decade.

    Clinic Director, Chiropractor, A Private Practice in MO

    Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Logan College of Chiropractic

    Missouri

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $425/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This board certified physician currently serves as the Director of the Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency at the top medical institution in the St Louis area. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry at Missouri State University and completed her MD at the University of Missouri in Columbia. She left Missouri to pursue postgraduate training, including an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and a residency in Internal Medicine at an Ivy League institution in New York City.

    Director, Major Midwestern Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Missouri

    Manchester,

    Missouri

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What Can a Physician Expert Witness Opine On?

Physical Examination

Comprehensive assessment of patient's health.

Blood Test

Analyzing blood for various health indicators.

Vaccination

Administering vaccines to prevent diseases.

Prescribing Medication

Providing drugs for treatment of conditions.

Minor Surgery

Performing small surgical procedures safely.

Patient Counseling

Guidance on health and lifestyle choices.

FAQs for Physician Expert Witnesses

What is a physician expert witness?

A physician expert witness is a medical doctor who provides specialized knowledge in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, offering opinions, testifying in court, and clarifying complex medical issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the involvement of a physician expert witness?

A physician expert witness supports medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, disability, standard-of-care, causation, and complex diagnosis or treatment cases.

How can a physician expert witness support causation analysis in complex injury matters?

A physician expert witness supports causation analysis in complex injury matters by linking medical evidence to the incident, ruling out alternatives, and explaining how the injury occurred.

What physician expert witness qualifications are most critical for high-stakes medical malpractice litigation?

The most critical physician expert witness qualifications are board certification, active clinical practice, specialty-matched experience, strong testimony skills, and a clean professional record.

How does a physician expert witness evaluate standard of care deviations in contested treatments?

A physician expert witness evaluates standard of care deviations by comparing the contested treatment to accepted medical guidelines, peer practices, and patient-specific clinical evidence.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting physician 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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