Physician Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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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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  1. Gynecology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    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.

    Volunteer Telemedicine Consultant Doctor, Foundation Supporting Health Providers in Low Resource Nations

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Toronto

    Nashville,

    Tennessee

  2. Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness

    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 Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He also sits on the scientific Editorial Board for the journal Thoracic Cancer and has published 35 peer-reviewed journal articles. He has received countless honors throughout his career and has been named on numerous Top Doctor lists. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.

    Professor of Surgery, A Tennessee Based University

    Master of Arts (MA), Brandeis University

    Tennessee

  3. Psychiatry Addiction Medicine & Physician health Expert Witness

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

    This highly qualified, dual board-certified expert has over 40 years of experience in his field. He completed his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario, his residency training in psychiatry at McMaster Univerity, and his fellowship in addiction medicine at Homewood Health Center in Ontario, Canada. He subsequently pursued a masters of management in healthcare at Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. This expert is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, as well as a frequently invited lecturer in the substance abuse space. In addition, he has contributed to his field, having authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and 3 book chapters. He is currently an associate professor of clinical psychiatry and director of the addiction psychiatry fellowship program at a prominent medical school in Tennessee. He also serves as the medical director of a university affiliated medical center and as the medical director of an addiction treatment facility in the Southeast.

    Medical Director, An Addiction Treatment Facility in TN

    Master of Management in Health Care (MMHCC), Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University

    Nashville,

    Tennessee

  1. Pain Management & Anesthesiology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $600/hr

    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 Anesthesiologists , he serves as a peer reviewer for various insurance carriers related to pain management and anesthesia. He has experience as an expert witness relating to anesthesia and pain management. He also serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for a pain medicine association.

    Staff Anesthesiologist, Two medical centers in NC

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

    Hickory,

    North Carolina

  2. Psychiatry Expert Witness

    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 organizations including The American College of Psychiatry and the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association. This expert has published 169 peer-reviewed journal articles and authored. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.

    Chairman and Professor of Psychiatry, Georgia based university medical center

    Master of Science (MS), Wake Forest University

    Georgia

  3. Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $750/hr

    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 for cardiac surgical patients in the CICU, the cardiac stepdown unit, and operating rooms. In addition, he instructs cardiology fellows, cardiothoracic surgery fellows, nurses, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students, perfusionists, and other physicians in training. He is in the operating room 6-8 hours daily, 4 days a week. This expert has over 100 abstracts and publications on the varying treatments of a range of heart diseases and defects that are frequently featured in respected medical journals.

    Associate Professor, A Georgia University

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

    Atlanta,

    Georgia

  4. Family Medicine Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Expert Witness

    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 Staff Physician at an urgent care center. This expert also serves as the Chief Medical Advisor for the largest and one of the most respected publishers of educational books on wound care, hyperbaric medicine, and diving.

    Staff Physician

    Master of Medical Management (MMM), University of Southern California

    North Carolina

  5. Dermatology & Pyoderma Gangrenosum Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $750/hr
    Deposition Fee
    Court Fee

    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 College of Physicians. He is currently Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at a top tier medical university.

    Chief, A University-Affiliated Hospital in KY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan

    Louisville,

    Kentucky

  6. DOT Examination Expert Witness

    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

  7. Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness

    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

  8. Chiropractic Expert Witness

    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

  9. Primary Care Internal Medicine Expert Witness

    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

  10. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    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 rehabilitation and holds certifications in buprenorphine waiver and battlefield acupuncture. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. He formerly served as a disability evaluation physician for Olympus Health and a clinical assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at East Carolina University. Currently, this expert is a consultant for a life care planning firm based in Texas, as well as a skilled nursing facility consultant for a rehabilitation facility and a specialty physician for a health center, both in North Carolina.

    Acting Chief, A VA health center in NC

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), East Carolina University

    North Carolina

What Can a Physician Expert Witness Opine On?

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.

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