Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Arizona

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Plastic Surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including cosmetic procedures, reconstructive surgery, and medical malpractice. Some of the most common specialties include breast augmentation, facelifts, liposuction, burn reconstruction, and scar revision. They can opine on the effects of surgical technique, standard of care, complications, disfigurement, and long-term outcomes.

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Average Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr
    Court Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified expert is the Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery at a major medical university, is the former Chief of Microsurgery at Texas A&M University Health Science Center. He has over 70 publications in the field of plastic surgery and has won multiple awards in the field.

    Director, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in CA

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

    Orange,

    California

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified plastic surgeon received a B.S. from the highly regarded Tufts University before completing his MD from Albany Medical College. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and is currently Section Chief in Aesthetic Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at a prestigious university. Along with his aforementioned responsibilities, he is also a member of the in-service examination Aesthetic subcommittee for the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation.

    Clinical Associate Professor, A top medical school in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College

    Moraga,

    California

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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    This experienced Beverly Hills plastic surgeon earned his MD from the Yale University School of Medicine and pursued postgraduate training at UCSF and UCLA. Board certified in Plastic Surgery, he is a founding member of a society designed to improve wound outcomes through science and education and has been published extensively on plastic surgery matters. In addition to maintaining a successful private practice, he also teaches plastic surgery techniques at a prominent Los Angeles university.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, A private practice in California

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

    Beverly Hills,

    California

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee $850/hr
    Court Fee $850/hr

    This highly qualified expert is board certified in dermatology and has years of experience in the field. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship trainings focusing on dermatology, dermatologic oncology and mohs micrographic surgery at Columbia University. He is a member of various professional associations and a fellow at the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He has published 12+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for four renowned medical journals. He lectures nationwide and is currently an assistant professor of dermatology at a top 5 university, where he is also a mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgeon and the director of dermatologic surgery and global health dermatology.

    Director, A Medical School in DC

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, Los Angeles

    Washington,

    California

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

    This highly qualified expert holds a Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Loma Linda University and her DNP from University of Colorado. She has extensive experience as a family nurse practitioner and has worked in a wide range of settings including urgent care facilities as well as primary care practices. This expert has published over 15 journal articles and lectured extensively on family care and dermatology. She specializes in non-surgical cosmetic dermatology treatments, skincare and disease prevention. This expert also remains heavily involved in the nursing community through her leadership in medical societies such as The American Association for Nurse Practitioners. Currently, this expert holds both clinical and academic roles. She is the CEO and practicing NP at a dermatology and wellness clinic and has taught as an Assistant Clinical Professor and practicing NP at a top tier nursing school.

    Councilwoman, A city in CA

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Colorado

    Eagle,

    California

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
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    Court Fee

    This expert is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with attending staff appointments at multiple regional hospitals. He specializes in microsurgical free tissue transfer for the management of complex wounds, breast reconstruction, and abdominal wall reconstruction. He performs aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and Plastic Surgery Research Council.

    Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery, A Prominent LA Area University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard University

    Los Angeles,

    California

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  • Review Fee $650/hr
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    This board certified expert earned a BS from the University of California- Los Angeles and MD from University of California- San Diego. Residency training was completed at the university of Southern California. He has been recognized and awarded for his clinical expertise on several occasions and often has complex revisional and corrective case referred to his clinic. In addition, he has been named in Best of LA" and "Newsweek". The expert routinely dedicates his time and talents helping patients locally and internationally through charitable organizations. Currently, he is an expert reviewer for the State Medical Board and a plastic surgeon in a thriving private practice.

    Plastic Surgeon, Private Practice

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), UC San Diego

    Beverly Hills,

    California

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr
    Court Fee $800/hr

    This expert is extremely well qualified in the field of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery. He received his MD from Yale University School of Medicine and an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Washington. He completed residencies in Head & Neck Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine before completing a Head and Neck Reconstruction and Skull Base Surgery fellowship at the University of Oviedo in Spain. He is very well published in his field with over 90 peer-reviewed articles, 19 book chapters, and 2 books in his field. He has held multiple academic roles at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Colorado teaching Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology. He is currently Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Director of Craniofacial Microsurgery and Trauma at a major university, and he is the Director of Cleft and Craniofacial Center and Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at a university-affiliated children's hospital.

    Director, A Major University

    Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Washington

    Denver,

    Colorado

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his MD from the University of Toronto. He then completed residences in both General Surgery at Columbia University and Plastic Surgery at Harvard University. This expert is currently a member of numerous medical societies including the California Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Formerly this expert served as an Assistant Professor in Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. This expert is currently an Adjunct Instructor in Plastic Surgery at a Osteopathic Medical School, as well as the Medical Director for Orange County Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, California.

    Medical Director, A Plastic Surgery Center in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Toronto

    Newport Beach,

    California

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  • Review Fee $850/hr

    This board-certified expert in Plastic Surgery has been practicing in the Los Angeles area for more than 30 years. He received his MD from the University of Buenos Aires and completed an Internship and residency in General Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He later completed residency in Plastic Surgery at UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the American Burn Association and has been a speaker in national and international forums. The expert has published 9 articles in peer-reviewed journals and proceedings. He served for 17 years as a staff surgeon at the Grossman Burn Center. The expert currently serves as a Plastic Surgeon in private practice in California. Burn injuries (residuals, future costs, disabilities, etc.) are his specialty.

    Plastic Surgeon, A private practice in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Buenos Aires

    Los Angeles,

    California

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  • Review Fee $850/hr

    This expert is a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience in all facets of facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. His practice is focused on cosmetic and reconstructive rhinoplasty (nose job) and facelift surgery. He performs a large number of Botox and filler injection treatments and trains physicians and nurses throughout the country on the safe and effective use of these products.

    Owner, A Private Practice in CO

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Boston University

    Lone Tree,

    Colorado

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  • This qualified expert is board-certified in both plastic surgery and general surgery. She received her BS in molecular biology from UC Santa Barbara before earning her MD from the University of Southern California. She subsequently completed two residencies: one in general surgery at the University of Nevada and one in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Oregon Health & Science University. She was also a research fellow in the trauma & critical care surgery and plastic surgery divisions at the University of Nevada. This expert actively participates in professional development to stay updated on the latest practices in the field. She is active in her field as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. She is also involved in research, having authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and presented at several conferences. She formerly served as a plastic surgeon for the California Skin Institute, as well as the medical director and chief wellness officer of Illuminate Face & Body Bar. Currently, she is a plastic surgeon for two private practices - one in Nevada and one in California.

    Plastic Surgeon, A private practice in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Southern California

    California

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  • This highly-qualified plastic surgery expert is dual-board certified in plastic surgery and general surgery and has extensive experience in adult and pediatric reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery, craniofacial surgery, surgeries due to dog bites and motor vehicle accidents, facial fractures, skull base surgery, and cranioplasty. He received his BS in biological sciences from Stanford University before earning his MD from the University of Michigan. He subsequently completed both an internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham followed by a residency in plastic surgery at Duke University, serving as the chief resident in both residency programs. During his residency in plastic surgery, he worked with Operation Smile in Jamshedpur, India performing cleft lip and left palate repairs for patients with little access to medical care. He then went on to complete a fellowship in craniofacial and plastic surgery at the University of Southern California. This expert is active in his field as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, AOCMF North America, and the North American Skull Base Society and serves on the credentials committee at two hospitals and the medical executive committee at one. He is also active in research having authored several peer-reviewed articles and spoken at multiple scientific conferences over the course of his career. Previously, he served as an assistant professor of plastic surgery, the director of craniofacial surgery, and the co-director of research at the University of California, Irvine. Currently, he serves as the chief of plastic surgery at a renowned clinic for brain, spine, head and neck conditions in California.

    President and Chief Executive Officer, A private practice in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan Medical School

    San Diego,

    California

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This qualified expert specializes in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, and is extremely proficient in dermatopathology. He received his BA in molecular and cell biology from University of California Berkeley before earning his MD from Johns Hopkins University. He subsequently completed an internship in internal medicine at Sinai Hospital-Johns Hopkins Hospital and a dermatology residency through Harvard University's Combined Dermatology Residency Program. This expert is board certified in dermatology and is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatological Surgery. He is also active in his field as a researcher and as an author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles. Formerly, he served as an emergency department scribe at St. Joseph's Hospital, the co-founder of Project 381, and a clinical instructor of dermatology at UCLA Medical Center. Currently, this expert is a dermatologist at a private practice in California.

    Dermatologist, A private practice in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University

    San Diego,

    California

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This highly-qualified expert earned his BS in biology from Boston College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He then went on to complete an internship in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, a residency in plastic surgery at Harvard Medical School, and a prestigious fellowship in orthopedic hand and microsurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. Today, this expert is board certified in plastic surgery with subspecialization in a surgery of the hand. He is active in his field as a member of multiple professional societies and as the author of 15 peer-reviewed publications and three book chapters. This expert currently serves as a senior physician and as the assistant chief of plastic surgery at a large medical group in California.

    Senior Physician, A large medical group in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School

    Mountain View,

    California

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Related Specialties

What Can a Plastic Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Rhinoplasty

Surgical reshaping of the nose.

Breast Augmentation

Enhancing breast size with implants.

Liposuction

Removing excess fat from the body.

Facelift

Tightening and lifting facial skin.

Abdominoplasty

Surgery to flatten the abdomen.

Blepharoplasty

Eyelid surgery to improve appearance.

FAQs for Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a plastic surgery expert witness?

A plastic surgery expert witness is a board-certified surgeon who provides specialized medical opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, writing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex plastic surgery issues.

In what case types can a plastic surgery expert witness provide valuable insights?

A plastic surgery expert witness offers valuable insights in medical malpractice, surgical error, cosmetic negligence, product liability, personal injury, and reconstructive surgery cases.

How should counsel evaluate a plastic surgery expert witness’s board certifications?

Counsel should verify a plastic surgery expert witness’s board certifications with recognized boards, confirm they match the specific procedure at issue, and check for any disciplinary history.

What role can a plastic surgery expert witness play in assessing standard-of-care deviations?

A plastic surgery expert witness evaluates medical records and procedures to determine if the surgeon’s actions met accepted standard-of-care or involved deviations.

How can a plastic surgery expert witness assist in analyzing alleged surgical complications?

A plastic surgery expert witness can review records, assess surgical technique, and explain whether alleged complications meet accepted plastic surgery standards of care.

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