Rheumatology Expert Witnesses

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Rheumatology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including clinical rheumatology, internal medicine, and pain management. Some of the most common specialties include autoimmune disease, arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, and connective tissue disorders. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, improper treatment, disability, pain, and long-term joint damage.

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Average Rheumatology Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$575/hr

Review Fee

$700/hr

Deposition Fee

$850/hr

Court Fee

Review Fee $360/hr
Deposition Fee $440/hr

This highly qualified and double board certified Rheumatology and Allergy expert received his medical education at some the most highly regarded institutions in the country. He is a member of multiple professional organizations including the American College of Rheumatology. He is a former instructor of Medicine at New York University. He is currently Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at a major medical university. He has been in clinical practice for over 40 years, now only part-time. He has been involved in medical practice cases and other medical-legal issues. He has extensive experience in reviewing disability and worker's compensation cases.

Attending Medical Staff, A major medical center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), State University of New York at Buffalo

Alexandria,

Virginia

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

This extremely qualified expert is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been practicing for 39+ years. He completed both his internship and residency trainings at Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center and his fellowship training in theumatology and immunology at the University of Pittsburgh. He is a past president of the Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium and a fellow at the American College of Physicians, the American College of Angiology and the American College of Rheumatology. He has published 235+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves in the editorial boards of 13 renowned medical journals. He lectures both nationally and internationally and has been listed in "Who's Who in America" for 29 consecutive years, as well as in "Best Doctors in America" for 24 consecutive years. He is the former director of the Scleroderma Program and the former chief of rheumatology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the former director of the Clinical Research Center at the NJ Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine. He is also the former director of the Scleroderma Program at the University of Michigan. Currently, he is the founder and principal of a major scleroderma consulting firm.

Founder & Principal, A Major Scleroderma Consulting Firm in SC

Doctor of Medicine (MD), State University of New York, Stony Brook

Aiken,

Connecticut

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Review Fee $700/hr

This highly qualified and certified rheumatologist has extensive experience having practiced for over 13 years. Earning his MD from University of Ioannina Medical School in Greece with summa cum laude honors, he went on to serve as a Research Scholar at Northwestern University College of Medicine. He then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Brown University’s Rhode Island Hospital while his Rheumatology Fellowship took place at the Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Presbyterian/Cornell Campus. The expert has extensive expertise in the treatment of autoimmune disorders encompassing, but not limited to, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome and Vasculitis. He has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and has served as Clinical Investigator in multiple, international, randomized controlled trials. He has served as an ad hoc reviewer, editorial board member and Lead Editor in peer-reviewed rheumatology journals. Formerly he served as Chief of Rheumatology at Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center and as a professor at New Jersey Medical School. Currently he acts as the Associate Chief of Rheumatology at a major New York medical center while concurrently teaching at a major New York medical college.

Associate Professor, Two medical schools in the West Indies

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

New York,

New York

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

This qualified expert earned his BS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his MD from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital and his fellowships in rheumatology and clinical immunology at Yale University School of Medicine. In addition to being board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, this expert has extensive experience in clinical work, academia, and the pharmacy industry. Early in his career, he served as an Internist and Chief of Internal Medicine at Westchester Community Health Plan and Chief of Rheumatology at VAMC-Syracuse. He was a Professor at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in the Department of Pediatrics, Medicine, and Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. This expert was also the Medical Director of Immunology at Bristol-Myers Squibb's Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Vice President of NovoNordisk's Medical-Science Inflammation Department, and Vice President of Immunology and Rheumatology at Parexel International. Currently, he is a Clinical Professor at a medical school in New Jersey and is President of a firm that provides consultation services in immunology and rheumatology focusing on molecules in development.

Clinical Professor, A Top Medical School in NJ

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

Stockbridge,

Massachusetts

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This highly qualified expert has 20 years of experience in his field. He earned his MD from Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Medical College. He then went on to complete a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai, a fellowship in rheumatology at Louisiana State University, and a second fellowship in echocardiography at DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center. He is a member of multiple medical associations including the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology. He was formerly a hospitalist at Eastern Maine Medical Center, among other hospitals and clinics, and an assistant professor of medicine at Texas Tech University. He is currently a rheumatologist at an allergy and rheumatology clinic in Texas.

Rheumatologist, An allergy and rheumatology clinic in TX

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Medical College

Kay,

Texas

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Related Specialties

What Can a Rheumatology Expert Witness Opine On?

Joint Aspiration

Removing fluid from a joint.

Joint Injection

Injecting medication into a joint.

Blood Tests

Analyzing blood for autoimmune markers.

X-rays

Imaging to assess joint damage.

Ultrasound

Imaging to evaluate soft tissue inflammation.

Physical Therapy Referral

Guided exercises for joint mobility.

FAQs for Rheumatology Expert Witnesses

What is a rheumatology expert witness?

A rheumatology expert witness is a medical specialist who explains arthritis and autoimmune disease issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, writing reports, testifying, and clarifying complex rheumatology questions.

What types of cases may require the expertise of a rheumatology expert witness?

A rheumatology expert witness handles cases involving autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, fibromyalgia, joint injuries, disability claims, and medication disputes.

How can a rheumatology expert witness support causation analysis in complex autoimmune claims?

A rheumatology expert witness supports causation analysis in complex autoimmune claims by linking medical records, test results, and disease mechanisms to the alleged exposure or event.

What qualifications should attorneys prioritize when retaining a rheumatology expert witness?

Attorneys should prioritize a rheumatology expert witness with board certification, active clinical practice, relevant case experience, strong credentials, and clear, trial-tested testimony skills.

How does a rheumatology expert witness evaluate long-term prognosis in chronic inflammatory cases?

A rheumatology expert witness evaluates long-term prognosis in chronic inflammatory cases by reviewing medical records, disease activity, treatment response, imaging, labs, and functional impact.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting rheumatology 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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