Spinal Surgery Expert Witnesses

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Spinal surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, and occupational therapy. Some of the most common spinal surgery expert witness specialties also include minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal trauma, degenerative spine disease, spinal tumors, and spinal deformities. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, post-operative complications, spinal cord injuries, medical malpractice related to spine surgery, and the impact of spinal conditions on quality of life.

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Dr Ali E BydonView profile

ID: 129819

Dr. Ali Bydon, MD

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Maryland

Dr. Ali E. Bydon has nearly 20 years of experience in Neurological Surgery. He earned his BA in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his residency in Neurosurgery at Henry Ford Hospital and then went on to complete a fellowship in Spinal Oncology and Complex...

Neurosurgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Neurosurgery Expert Witness

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Kansas

This experienced neurosurgeon has spent the past 20+ years building a specialty in spine surgery, even gaining a doctorate in Biomedical Engineering to improve neurosurgical interventions. He is currently engaged in an image guidance project for spinal surgery, and is personally invested in improving the field.

Dr James Gerard LoweView profile

ID: 628059

Dr. James Lowe, MD, JD, FACS

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Pennsylvania

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New Jersey

Dr. James G. Lowe has 28 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BA in Biology from Harvard University and his MD from Temple University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, he went on to complete a fellowship in Spine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. Today, this expert is...

Neurosurgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Neurosurgery Expert Witness

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Missouri

This expert earned his BA in Chemistry from Washington University and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. After receiving his PhD, he earned his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The expert completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Saint Louis Children's Hospital in association with the...

Dr Nirav K. ShahView profile

ID: 1670592

Dr. Nirav Shah, MD, FACS

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Pennsylvania

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New Jersey

Dr. Nirav K. Shah has 18 years of experience in Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS from Pennsylvania State University and his MD from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland Medical System. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurological Surgery. Formerly,...

Neurosurgery/Spine Expert WitnessView profile

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Neurosurgery/Spine Expert Witness

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Oklahoma

This highly qualified expert is board certified in neurological surgery, received his bachelor's in pre-med from the University of Tulsa, and his MD from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He then went on to complete his internship in General Surgery and residency in neurosurgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is an active member of many organizations...

Dr Jacob Patrick SchwarzView profile

ID: 611552

Dr. Jacob Schwarz, MD, FAANS

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Tennessee

Dr. Jacob P. Schwarz has 17 years of experience in Neurological Surgery and Spine Surgery. He earned his BA in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and his MD from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in Surgery and a residency in Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurological...

Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Expert Witness

This qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of neurology and spine surgery. He earned his MD from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität where he also completed a neurosurgery residency and a spinal surgery fellowship. He also earned his MHBA from Freidrich-Alexander University. This expert is a member of the German boards for neurosurgery and emergency medicine. He is active in his field...

Dr Jason Scott TaubView profile

ID: 1802319

Dr. Jason Taub, MD

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Texas

Dr. Jason S. Taub has 10 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BA in English Literature from Duke University and his MD from Emory University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. He went on to complete a research fellowship in Biological Neurorestoration and Neuromodulation at the...

Orthopedic Spine Surgery Physician Assistant Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopedic Spine Surgery Physician Assistant Expert Witness

This expert has extensive experience as an orthopedic spine surgery physician assistant, focusing on areas such as spinal stenosis, cervical herniated discs, cervical myelopathy, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative lumbar spondylosis, spinal trauma, lumbar herniated discs, and kyphosis. She received her BS in biological sciences from Cornell University before earning her MS from Rutgers...

Dr Andrew Stephen ZelbyView profile

ID: 598872

Dr. Andrew Zelby, MD

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Illinois

Dr. Andrew S. Zelby has over 30 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS in Physiology from Oklahoma State University and his MD from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Spine Surgery at Rush University Medical Center....

Dr William Charles WelchView profile

ID: 1005910

Dr. William Welch, MD, FACS, FICS

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Pennsylvania

Dr. William C. Welch has 31 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS from City College of New York and his MD from the State University of New York Downstate Medical School. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital, he went on to complete fellowships in Neuro-Oncology and Spinal Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and...

Dr Kara Eunice FlavinView profile

ID: 138771

Dr. Kara Flavin, MD

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California

Dr. Kara E. Flavin has 13 years of experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She earned her BA in Biological Anthropology from Harvard University and her MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. After completing her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, she went on to complete a fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury...

Dr Anthony Gabriel BottiniView profile

ID: 599554

Dr. Anthony Bottini, MD

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Minnesota

Dr. Anthony G. Bottini has 33 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS in Microbiology from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurosurgery, he went on to complete a fellowship in Critical Care and Trauma at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Today, this expert...

Dr. Ron Irving RiesenburgerView profile

ID: 73244

Dr. Ron Riesenburger, MD

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Massachusetts

Dr. Ron I. Riesenburger has 15 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS in Biology from Tufts University and his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurosurgery at Tufts Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Spine Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Today, this expert is board certified in Neurological...

Dr Adam Isaac LewisView profile

ID: 697675

Dr. Adam Lewis, MD

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Texas

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Mississippi

Dr. Adam I. Lewis has 29 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BA in Biology and Neurobiology from Harvard University and his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurological Surgery. Formerly, this expert held roles as...

Dr Chad Jeremy PrusmackView profile

ID: 138720

Dr. Chad Prusmack, MD, FAANS

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Colorado

Dr. Chad J. Prusmack has 16 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS in Biophysics from Harvard University and his MD from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing his residency in Neurosurgery at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Skull...

Dr Kyle Joe MangelsView profile

ID: 377773

Dr. Kyle Mangels, MD

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Oklahoma

Dr. Kyle J. Mangels has 21 years of experience in the field of Neurosurgery. He earned his BS in Mathematics from the University of Oklahoma and his MD from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed both his internship in Surgery and his residency in Neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurological Surgery. Currently,...

Dr Ali Jourabchi GhodsView profile

ID: 381924

Dr. Ali Ghods, MD

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Florida

Dr. Ali J. Ghods has over 10 years of experience in Neurological Surgery. He earned his BS in Physiological Sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Neurosurgery at Rush University Medical Center. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurological Surgery. Currently, he serves as a Neurosurgeon...

Dr Mark Norman HadleyView profile

ID: 146447

Dr. Mark Hadley, MD, FACS

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Alabama

Dr. Mark N. Hadley has 36 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his BA in Economics from Stanford University and his MD from Albany Medical College. He completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Director of the...

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    $800

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  • Deposition Fee

    $1250

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  • Court Fee

    $1875

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Spinal Surgery Expert Witness FAQs

A spinal surgery expert witness provides specialized knowledge in court cases, offering insight on surgical procedures, standards of care, and potential surgical errors.

They can contribute to medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, workers' compensation claims, and product liability cases involving spinal devices.

They can review medical records, identify if there was a breach in standard care during surgery, and testify on the potential impact of such breaches on patient outcomes.

Yes, these include pediatric spine surgery, orthopedic spine surgery, neurosurgical spine surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery.

These experts can provide critical insights into the proper use and potential failures of these devices, helping to determine if negligence or product failure contributed to patient harm.

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