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Average Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$650/hr
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This board certified plastic surgeon has been practicing for over 10 years. He is the Director of Breast and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Director of the breast plastic surgery fellowship at his current institution, and has given nationally invited lectures on the topic. Furthermore, he is widely published in the plastic surgery space with numerous peer-reviewed journal articles in highly regarded medical journals. He frequently performs breast plastic surgery.
Director of the Breast and Cosmetic Surgery Program, A University Affiliated Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of British Columbia
St. Louis,
Missouri
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 for 6 other scientific journals. The Founding President of the American Board of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, this expert has been chosen by his peers for inclusion in the Best Doctors in America Database for dermatology and phlebology (2011/12), while he has been named by "Vein Magazine" as one of the 25 most influential professionals worldwide in vein care. Currently, this expert is the Founder and a Physician at a private vein and dermatology practice.
Founder and Physician, Private vein and dermatology practice
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University
Austin,
Texas
This expert has been practicing plastic surgery for over 20 years, and has had his own practice for the past 17 years. Additionally, he has been teaching at a university for the past 17 years. He has publications related to reconstruction, and is an active member of many professional societies.
Associate Professor of Surgery, University Medical School
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Kansas School of Medicine
Wichita,
Kansas
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
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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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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