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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 Washington University School of Medicine, and he went on to complete several prestigious fellowships. These fellowships focused in Spinal Surgery, Neuroscience/Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, and Neurobiology. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the Joint Spine Section, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. In addition, he has published over 40 journal articles, been invited to present at numerous conferences regarding Neurosurgery and holds 3 patents. The expert currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery at a medical school in Missouri.
Assistant Professor, A Medical School in MO
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
St. Louis,
Missouri
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 including the American Medical Association and the Tulsa Surgical Society. Currently, he is a neurospine surgeon at a Tulsa Spine and Specialty Hospital, an Oklahoma Surgical Hospital and a hospital in Tulsa.
Physician, A Large Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Tulsa,
Oklahoma
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 University. She is a certified physician assistant and communication facilitator thorugh the American Academy of Healthcare. This expert is active in her field as a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North American Spine Society and as a researcher in orthopaedic spine surgery, having authored several publications. She has formerly served as a physician assistant for New Jersey Brain and Spine. Currently, this expert is a physician assistant for an orthopedic spine surgery center in Texas, as well as clinical preceptor for orthopaedic spine surgery at a teaching hospital in Texas.
Clinical Preceptor, A Teaching Hospital in TX
Master of Science (MS), Rutgers University
Little River Academy,
Texas
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What Can a Spinal Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?
Laminectomy
Removal of vertebral arch to relieve pressure.
Discectomy
Removal of herniated disc material.
Spinal Fusion
Joining two or more vertebrae together.
Foraminotomy
Enlargement of the nerve root canal.
Scoliosis Surgery
Correction of abnormal spinal curvature.
Kyphoplasty
Repair of fractured vertebra using balloon.
FAQs for Spinal Surgery Expert Witnesses
What is a spinal surgery expert witness?
A spinal surgery expert witness is a spine surgeon who explains standards of care and surgical decisions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, writing reports, and testifying to clarify complex spinal surgery issues.
What types of cases can a spinal surgery expert witness provide insights on?
A spinal surgery expert witness provides insights on spine injuries, surgical malpractice, failed back surgery, spinal hardware disputes, trauma, degenerative spine disease, and disability claims.
How can a spinal surgery expert witness evaluate standard of care in operative management?
A spinal surgery expert witness evaluates standard of care in operative management by comparing the surgeon’s decisions and techniques to accepted clinical guidelines and peer practices.
What spinal surgery expert witness qualifications are most persuasive at trial?
The most persuasive spinal surgery expert witness has board certification, active surgical practice, subspecialty spine training, published research, and prior credible courtroom testimony.
How does a spinal surgery expert witness assess causation in alleged surgical complications?
A spinal surgery expert witness assesses causation by reviewing records, imaging, standards of care, and timelines to determine if the surgery directly caused the alleged complications.
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