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Average Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
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This qualified and board certified expert has over 25 years of experience in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. He holds a M.D. from the Djuro Pucar Stari University in Bosnia and finished a residency in Plastic Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. He also finished fellowship in Upper Extremity Surgery and Microsurgery at the Christine Kleinert Institute. His interests include Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Surgery. He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Hand and Upper Extremity Service at a top tier university.
Director of Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Medical University in Georgia
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Djuro Pucar Stari University of Banja Luka
Augusta,
Georgia
This highly qualified and board certified expert has over 10 years of experience as a plastic surgeon. He holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and a M.D. from Harvard Medical School. He also finished a residency in Plastic Surgery at the Emory School of Medicine. Elected as a Fellow to the American College of surgeons, he has published extensively on plastic surgery including over 120 research articles. He currently works as Professor of Plastic Surgery for a major medical university and Chief of Plastic Surgery at a major children's hospital.
Program Director, An Academic Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School
Atlanta,
Georgia
This expert is an actively practicing plastic surgeon in the Chesapeake Bay region. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Biology and earned his MD at the University of Maryland. Thereafter, he completed residencies in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery at George Washington University and the University of Mississippi, respectively. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and stays abreast of current trends in Plastic Surgery. He currently is in private practice.
Plastic Surgery Section Chief, A hospital located in Virginia
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland
Fairfax,
Virginia
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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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