Surgery Expert Witnesses in Delaware

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Surgery expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery. Some of the most common specialties among these experts also include trauma surgery, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, and colorectal surgery. They have provided opinions on the effects of surgical errors, post-operative complications, issues with informed consent, violations of standard care, and malfunctions of surgical instruments.

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Average Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$550/hr

Review Fee

$800/hr

Deposition Fee

$1000/hr

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Review Fee $750/hr

This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 12 years. Fellowship trained in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, he has delivered more than 20 international, national, and regional research presentations. He serves as Associate Director of Sports Medicine at a teaching institution in Baltimore, MD, Head Team Orthopedist at a Division I university in Maryland, and Associate Orthopedic Team Physiciain for an NFL franchise.

Co-director, A health group in MD

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Pennsylvania State University

Timonium,

Maryland

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Review Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified expert is a board certified Pediatric Cardiologist who has practiced and taught at some of nation's top-ranking children's hospitals. He is the former Director of the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, a leading institution in pediatric cardiology, and is the current Chair of Pediatric Cardiology at a major medical university.

Co-Director, A Major Children's Hospital in MD

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Maryland

Severna Park,

Maryland

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This highly qualified expert obtained his MD from Johns Hopkins University. He then went on to complete his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a fellowship in Shoulder Surgery at Harvard at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of multiple professional organizations. He is currently the Director of a Shoulder Fellowship, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Assistant Director of the Shoulder Division at a top 10 medical university as well as an Attending Orthopaedic Physician at 4 major hospitals in MD.

Attending Physician, Three Hospitals in MD

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University

Ellicot City,

Maryland

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr

This double board certified Pediatric Surgery expert received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He went on to complete a residency in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Pediatric General Surgery. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Pediatric Surgery Association, the American College of Surgeons and the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. He has published 10 peer-reviewed journal articles in highly regarded medical publications.

Associate Program Director of General Surgery Residency, Major Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical College of Virginia

Baltimore,

Maryland

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This double-board certified vascular/general surgeon earned a BA in Biology from the College of Holy Cross and an MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed residency training in general surgery at the highly prestigious Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School, and fellowship training in Vascular Surgery at the University of California San Francisco. He belongs to a number of prestigious societies in his field, including fellowship in the American College of Surgeons, the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, and the Society for Vascular Surgery. This expert is currently on the faculty for the Center for Vascular and Inflammatory Disease and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at a top university medical center. He is also an attending vascular surgeon at three medical facilities in the Baltimore area.

Attending Physician, Multiple Area Hospitals

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

Baltimore,

Maryland

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr

This highly qualified board certified expert earned his BS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and MD from Harvard Medical School. Residency and fellowship training weer completed at Massachusetts General Hospital and the National Institute of Health/ National Cancer Institute, respectively. He is actively involved in research and education; he is a reviewer for several medical and urologic journals and has authored over 120 original peer reviewed articles and abstracts and 6 book chapters. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor and Director of Urologic Robotic Surgery in the department of Surgery at a highly ranked university affiliated medical center. In addition, he is the Chief of Urology in the department of Surgery at a VA medical center.

Chief, A VA Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School

Baltimore,

Maryland

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This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Penn State and his MD from Hahnemann School of Medicine. After completing his residency in general and orthopedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, he went on to train under a prestigious fellowship in sports medicine at University of Miami. As a result, he is board certified in orthopedic surgery with a sub-specialty in sports medicine. He has held an impressive array of treating physician roles for several professional teams throughout the US including the Baltimore Orioles. Currently, he serves as Director of Sports Medicine Arthroscopy at one of of the best medical schools in the country and is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery.

Attending Physician, University affiliated hospital

Doctor of Medicine (MD), MCP/Hahnemann School of Medicine, PA

White Marsh,

Maryland

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This highly qualified expert earned his DO from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a residency in General Surgery at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. This expert has published 85 peer-reviewed journal articles and 16 textbook chapters. He is the owner of 12 surgical patents. He currently serves as Director of the Neuroplastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at a major University School of Medicine..

Professor, A Prestigious Medical School in MD

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Maryland

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Review Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified, board certified and extremely well published expert earned her bachelor's degree from Harvard University and her medical degree from Albany Medical College. This was followed by an internship in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and a residency in urology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. This expert then completed her formal medical education by pursuing a fellowship in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. This expert is a member of numerous prestigious medical societies. This expert is extremely well published, having authored 17 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 book chapters and 10 abstracts. This expert's mastery of research has allowed her to serve as a reviewer for 2 leading medical journals. This expert previously served as Assistant Professor of Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This expert currently serves as Director of Male Fertility, Microsurgery and Sexual Health at a private group practice, Co-Director of a vasectomy reversal center, Clinical Instructor of Urology at a major university hospital center, Founder and Director of a Aesthetic surgery center and as Regional Director of Male Fertility at a reproductive science center.

Regional Director, A MD Fertility Clinic

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College

Hunt Valley,

Maryland

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Review Fee $700/hr

This impressive expert received his BA in Psychology from Rollins College and his MD from Georgetown University. He completed his residency in General Surgery and his fellowship in Critical Care. Board Certified in General Surgery and Critical Care Medicine, he is an active member in the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Formerly, he was a Surgery and Trauma physician at a private practice, an assistant clinical professor at the University of California at San Francisco, and the chief of surgery at Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa. Currently, he is part of the general surgery active staff at multiple hospitals in Maryland and an assistant clinical professor at a prestigious university in Maryland.

Assistant Clinical Professor, A Premier University in MD

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

Owings Mills,

Maryland

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Review Fee $650/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr
Court Fee $650/hr

This expert is a general dental practitioner with over 40 years of experience in all phases of dentistry including general care, prosthetics, cosmetics, root canals, oral disease therapy, and surgery. He is also a member of such prestigious dental societies as the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, and a fellow of the Academy of Facial Esthetics. He is currently in private practice with an interest in complex multispecialty care and cosmetic and implant dentistry.

General Dentist, A private practice in PA

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Temple University Dental School

Broomall,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr

This qualified, board certified surgeon has been practicing for over 30 years. Throughout his career, he has been appointed to such prestigious professional societies as the American Medical Association, and has delivered several nationally invited lectures. He currently holds surgical appointments at three major east coast healthcare centers.

Clinical Associate Professor, Top Ten University Affiliated Medical Center

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

Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania

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This highly qualified and board certified urologist received his BS at Pennsylvania State University and his MD at Temple University School of Medicine. He completed internship in General Surgery, residency training in Urology, and fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Urologic Robotic Oncology at the Henry Ford Hospital. This expert has performed over 50 types of robotic procedures in some of the most complex minimally invasive procedures. He has pioneered multiple novel operations and works closely with industry to advance minimally invasive surgical technology. He authored 40+ publications in peer reviewed journals and serves as a reviewer for many top urologic journals. He is also a member of the professional organizations the American Urology Association and American Association of Clinical Urologists. This expert is currently an Associate Professor of Urology at a top ranking university and the Vice Chief of Robotic Surgery and Director of Minimally Invasive Robotic Urological Oncology at a university affiliated hospital. He currently directs one of the largest robotic surgery training facilities in the world though a joint venture between Intuitive Surgical and his affiliated medical school.

Professor, A well-known university in PA

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

Radnor,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr

This double board certified expert earned his BA at Johns Hopkins University and his MD at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He completed post-graduate training at the nation's top institutions and has since authored more than 100 publications in the space. He is a fellow of multiple prestigious societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Head & Neck Society. He is currently a professor of otolaryngology at a top university medical center, where he also serves as the residency training program director.

Program Director, Top University Medical Center

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

Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania

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

This supremely qualified, board certified expert boasts an impressive CV. He completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery at the prestigious, John Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a member of countless highly regarded professional societies including the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology, of which, he is in a current high ranking leadership position. He is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Otolaryngology, the American head and Neck Society and the American College of Surgeons. He has won many awards throughout his illustrious career for his outstanding contribution to academia and clinical practice. In recent years he has been named on several 'Top Doctor' lists by various organizations, a reflection of his skills and dedication to his field. He is highly active in the research community. He has won hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for his projects. This expert has published over 175 peer-reviewed journal articles and has authored six books and 24 book chapters. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker throughout the United States and overseas.

Vice President, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Services, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in PA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ben Gurion University of the Negev

Hershey,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $625/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr

This highly qualified board certified expert has been in clinical practice for over 20 years. Fellowship training was completed at the University of Pittsburgh. He is actively involved in research and education: to date, he has authored over 280 original peer reviewed articles/ abstracts, 8 book chapters, and lectured at more than 75 conferences and symposia. The expert serves as a reviewer and editor for numerous medical and surgical journals. He is also a member of countless committees and organizations dedicated to the improvement of surgical outcomes in transplant patients. The expert is well recognized locally and internationally for his contributions to the field. Currently, he holds a large number of leadership/ administrative positions such as the Director of the Division of Transplantation, Surgical Director of a cancer center, and the Director of a university affiliated transplant institute. In addition, he is a Professor of Surgery at two highly regarded university affiliated medical centers and an Attending Surgeon at two major medical centers.

Director, A University Affiliated Transplant Institute

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Universita` degli Studi di Catania

Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified, board certified expert earned his Bachelor's and medical degree from Tufts University. This was followed by an internship and residency in general surgery at the Philadelphia General Hospital. Right after he completed his formal medical education, this expert served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Jackson. This expert is a member of numerous medical societies and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of medicine. This expert has authored 6 peer reviewed papers and 2 abstracts. This expert previously held numerous positions at various Ivy League University hospital centers, which include attending surgeon, clinical instructor, director of student surgery, clinical instructor, clinical assistant professor, and coordinator of student affairs. This expert currently holds numerous positions at an Ivy League University hospital center, which include clinical professor of surgery, clinical improvement committee, and sits on the board of directors.

Board of Directors, An Ivy League University Hospital Center

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

Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania

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

This qualified expert of Pediatric Plastic Surgery obtained her BA in Biology cum laude from Harvard College and her MD in Medicine from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She completed her internship and Residency in General Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, her Residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and her Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. She is Board Certified in Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics and is a member of multiple Plastic Surgery Medical Associations. She has 60+ Publications focused on Plastic Surgery Research and is an Associate Professor of Plastics Surgery for a Medical University in the East.

Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, A Medical University in Pennsylvania

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Upstate Medical University

Venetia,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $570/hr

This expert is the Division Chief of Hand in the Department of Plastic Surgery. He is also the Program Director of the Plastic Surgery component of the Plastic Surgery Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, as well as intimately involved with the Hand Transplantation Program at a major PA Medical Center. He has trained in Plastic Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. He completed fellowships in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Thomas Jefferson University/Philadelphia Hand Center. Prior to coming on as the Division Chief of Hand Surgery, he was part of the teaching faculty at Allegheny General Hospital Department of Orthopaedics, where he treated of all types of complex hand, wrist, and elbow fractures, ligament, and tendon injuries. Over the past few years, he has had the opportunity to develop an adult peripheral nerve and post traumatic brachial plexus injury practice, through which he has been able to employ the latest in nerve repair and transfer techniques, as well as tendon transfer techniques. These patients will be evaluated at the new Center for Nerve Disorder at a major PA Medical Center, opening this fall. He plays a very active role in the VCA (vascularized composite allotransplantation) lab and also has an interest in peripheral nerve research. Among his many clinical interests, he is involved with clinical outcome studies regarding hand transplant patients.

Owner and President, A Medical Practice in PA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois Chicago

Trafford,

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $700/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr

This board-certified expert in orthopedic surgery specializes in spinal procedures. He earned his MD from Georgetown University following a BA from the University of California Santa Barbara. The expert also holds an MS in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Georgetown University and a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at the Mayo Clinic. The expert formerly served as an orthopedic surgeon in the Mayo Health Care system. He currently serves as a surgical preceptor and instructor for a minimally invasive spine center in Pennsylvania and as a spine surgeon at an area spine center.

Spine Surgeon, A PA Spine Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

Bethlehem,

Pennsylvania

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What Can a Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Appendectomy

Removal of the appendix due to appendicitis.

Cholecystectomy

Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Hernia Repair

Correction of hernias to relieve discomfort.

Mastectomy

Surgical removal of breast tissue.

Knee Replacement

Replacing damaged knee joints with prosthetics.

Cataract Surgery

Removal of cloudy lens from the eye.

FAQs for Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a surgical expert witness in legal proceedings?

A surgical expert witness provides insight into standard surgical procedures, patient care, and potential malpractice. They can review medical records, provide testimony, and clarify complex surgical issues.

What types of cases can a surgery expert witness handle?

Surgery expert witnesses can handle a variety of cases including medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and workers' compensation claims.

How can a surgical expert witness help in a medical malpractice case?

In a medical malpractice case, a surgical expert witness can identify if there was a deviation from standard care during surgery which led to patient harm or death.

Are there subspecialties within the field of surgery for which I can find an expert witness?

Yes, there are many subspecialties in surgery such as cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive surgery. Expert witnesses are available for these subspecialties.

Why is it important to have a surgical expert witness with experience in the specific type of surgery involved in my case?

Each type of surgery has unique standards and procedures. An expert with specific experience can accurately assess whether those standards were met or breached.

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Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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