Surgery Expert Witnesses in Iowa

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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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Surgery Experts in Iowa

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in food service consulting with over 15 years of experience in foodservice distribution and operations management. He holds an A.A. in Foodservice Management from Iowa State University. A member of both the Foodservice Consultants Society International and the Construction Specifications Institute, he has published a book on food services operations and is a past President of the FCSI World-Wide Board. He also worked as Managing Director for a restaurant buying group that consisted of over 350 member restaurants. He currently works as President for a foodservice management consulting company.

President, A Restaurant Design and Foodservice Management Consultancy

Associate in Arts (AA), Iowa State University

Dubuque,

Iowa

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Review Fee $750/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr
Court Fee $650/hr

This board certified ophthalmologist earned his MD at Baylor College of Medicine and completed fellowship training in both molecular ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies in the ophthalmology space, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmalic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is currently an associate professor of oculoplastic, orbit, and oncology service in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at a top university medical center in the Midwest.

Associate Professor, Top University Medical Center in Midwest

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Baylor College of Medicine

Iowa City,

Iowa

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

This expert has over 15 years of experience in the field of general surgery. She earned her BS and MD from the University of Iowa before completing an internship in general surgery at the University of Utah and a residency in general surgery at the University of Iowa. She is board certified in general surgery and active in her field as a member of the American College of Surgeons. She has formerly served as a surgeon at various hospitals across Iowa. This expert is currently the vice chair of the department of surgery, a faculty member in the trauma services department, and a member of the clinical faculty of general surgery at a medical center in Iowa.

Clinical Faculty, A Medical Center in IA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Iowa

Ankeny,

Iowa

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

This qualified, board certified pathology expert has remained in active practice for over 20 years. He has a vast body of grant-funded research and publication experience in the field of surgical pathology with expertise in thoracic pathology (lung, pleura and mediastinum), endocrine pathology (thyroid) and soft tissue tumors. He has served in such high ranking departmental positions as Director of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology for the Ohio State University Hospitals and is currently a Chairman of Pathology at a major medical school in the USA.

Chairman, A medical college in WI

Doctor of Medicine (MD), The Catholic University School of Medicine, Guayaquil, Ecuador

Delafield,

Wisconsin

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Review Fee $700/hr

This highly qualified board certified expert earned a BA cum laude from Hamline University and DO from the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Madigan Army Medical Center and University of California- San Francisco, respectively. He is a member of several surgical societies and committees dedicated to the improvement of patient outcomes and the quality of post graduate medical education. He is an editor and reviewer for several widely referenced medical and surgical journals. Currently, he is a tenured Professor of Urology, the Director for Laparoscopy and Endourology at a university affiliated medical center.

Professor of Urology, A university-affiliated medical center in the Midwest

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), University of North Texas Health Sciences Center

Springfield,

Illinois

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Review Fee $600/hr
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This expert is a highly qualified expert and is a board certified General Surgeon. He received his BA in Literatures in English from Brown University and his MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his residency in General Surgery at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University before completing his fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Gastrointestinal Surgery with the Oregon Health Sciences University. This expert is is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the Chicago Surgical Society. He is currently a Partner and Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgeon at a university-affiliated surgical center as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery.

Clinical Assistant Professor, A top university in IL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Hinsdale,

Illinois

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Review Fee $500/hr
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This highly qualified expert is double board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He is Fellowship trained in Surgical Critical Care from one of the nation's top medical schools and holds membership in multiple prestigious medical organizations such as the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is a Fellow of the highly regarded American College of Surgeons. He has been widely published in journals such as the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Clinics of North America. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker at engagements both nationally and internationally. He is an innovator in his field and holds a patent for a novel treatment for sepsis. Additionally, he leads a basic science laboratory studying the immune consequences of traumatic brain injury and has been funded by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Shock Society, The Central Surgical Association, and the American College of Surgeons. Currently he is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Trauma and Critical Care at a major medical university on a tenure track.

Assistant Professor, An IL Medical School

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois College of Medicine

Wilmnet,

Illinois

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This board-certified and fellowship-trained expert has over 10 years of experience in neurosurgery. Recognized as one of America's Top Surgeons and America's Top Doctors for 5 consecutives years, he has done extensive research in neuro-oncology through grant support and clinical trials. He also serves on various editorial boards and as an ad hoc reviewer. Among other positions, he currently serves as Director of Neurosurgical Oncology and Professor of Neurosurgery at a major university medical center.

Professor of Neurology, Major University Medical Center

Master of Science (MS), Harvard University School of Public Health

Chicago,

Illinois

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr

This qualified expert in Diagnostic Radiology completed his Fellowship in Abdominal Imaging in the Department of Radiology from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology and is a member of multiple Radiology Medical Associations. He has 150+ Publications focused on Diagnostic Radiology and is currently the Chief of Abdominal Imaging and a Professor of Radiology and Surgery at a Top Medical School.

Professor, A Medical School in IL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Hacettepe University

Chicago,

Illinois

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This highly qualified and board certified expert has over 10 years of experience as a facial plastic surgeon. He received his B.S. and M.D. from University of Illinois. He finished a residency in Otolaryngology at Northwestern University where he excelled and was named chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at University of California. Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, he previously worked on the faculty at University of California. He is currently an assistant professor, department of otolaryngology, division of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, at a major medical university.

Assistant Professor, A Top Medical School in IL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Illinois, Chicago

Chicago,

Illinois

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

This dual board certified expert in Family Medicine and Wound Healing and Tissue Repair received his BS from the University of Pittsburgh and DO from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed internship and residency at St. Joseph Medical Center. He is an active member of associations for his board certification. He currently is an assistant professor at an illustrious university medical center and has authored a large number of papers and abstracts.

Associate Professor, A major university in IL

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hinsdale,

Illinois

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This extremely qualified and fellowship trained expert earned both his BA and MD from University of Chicago. He completed an internship at UNC followed by a residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Chicago. This expert pursued his expertise in hand surgery by completing two hand surgery fellowships in Switzerland. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery with advanced qualification in hand surgery. This expert's career has been highlighted by numerous awards including America's Best Physicians for 6 years straight and The Gerald S. Laros Resident Teaching Award. He is also an accomplished scholar in his field as an author of over 50 journal articles, 2 books and several book chapters. In addition, he has delivered over 100 lectures and presentations on the national and international stage. Formerly, this expert was an associate professor of Clinical Surgery at University of Chicago. Currently, he is Director of the Hand and Microsurgery Service as well as Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at a major university medical school.

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Top Tier University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Illinois

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
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This expert is highly qualified and board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He obtained his first degree in Dentistry from the University of Punjab, de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore in Pakistan. And to further increase his credentials, he completed another Dental Degree at Boston University School of Dental Medicine, finishing with Magna Cum Laude. He further sub-specialized in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He completed an internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department. He is currently serving as a Clinical Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of a major dental university. In addition, he serves as an OMS Section Chief and Staff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon of a major medical center.

Clinical Associate Professor, A Major University in IL

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Boston University School of Dental Medicine

Oak Brook,

Illinois

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This expert reviews several cases per year, and is willing to testify in court.

Wound Care Consultant, Private Practice

Bachelor of Science (BS), Filamer Christian University

Chicago,

Illinois

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Review Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified Wound Care specialist received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He went on to complete a Residency in General Surgery. This expert is board certified in Wound Care by the American Board of Wound Management. He is a member of several highly regarded professional organizations including the American Board of Wound Management and the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care. He is currently an independent contractor for a Wound Care group with whom he enjoys physician privileges at over 20 long term care facilities. Over the past 5 plus years, he has documented over 40,000 patient encounters in the field of wound care. In addition to the treatment of wounds, he is experienced in the standards of care in the long term care setting, offloading for prevention of wounds and the relationship between nursing and physicians in regards to patients with wounds.

Independent Contractor, Wound Care Specialist

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Woodstock,

Illinois

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Review Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified expert earned his BA from the University of Illinois and his MD from The Chicago Medical School. He then went on to complete a residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Massachusetts General of Harvard University. He is active in his field as a member of American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and Illinois State Medical Society. He has published 15+ journal articles. He is currently an orthopedic surgeon in a private practice in Illinois.

Orthopedic Surgeon, An IL private practice

Doctor of Medicine (MD), The Chicago Medical School

Elgin,

Illinois

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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

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified expert obtained his BS in Cellular and Molecular Biology as well as his MD from the University of Michigan. He then completed a residency in General Surgery and one in Cardiothoracic Surgery from University of Kentucky Hospital and Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, respectively. He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and American College of Surgeons. He has published 21 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He is currently the Director of a major medical school-affiliated hospital as well as a Professor of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a major medical university.

Professor, A Major Medical University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan

St Louis,

Missouri

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Review Fee $175/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in the chemical and petrochemical industries. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University. The expert has worked in academic roles throughout his career, including adjunct professor roles at the University of Michigan and the University of Utah. He has also been very active in industrial positions and held research roles with Dow Chemical Company and John Zink Company, among others. The expert has published 45+ papers, has authored 5+ book chapters, and holds 8 patents. He is an active industry consultant and currently serves as a Professor of Chemical & Nuclear Engineering for a university in Missouri.

Professor, A University in MO

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Brigham Young University

Rolla,

Missouri

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This qualified expert has over a decade of experience in his field. He received his BS in business administration with a concentration in management from Southwest Baptist University. He has held a multitude of roles in the railroad industry, including terminal trainmaster, director of administration, terminal manager and most recently superintendent of operations. This expert lead a team of over 300 train, yard, and engine employees to multiple extended human factor incident and injury free streaks. He is currently the ranch manager of a family-owned ranch in Missouri and consultant on railroad operations.

Ranch Manager, A livestock ranch in MO

Bachelor of Science (BS), Southwest Baptist University

Lockwood,

Missouri

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified expert has her Associate of Science in Nursing from College of St. Mary's. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Creighton University and her Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner from University Nebraska Medical Center. She is not only a nurse practitioner but also a certified bariatric nurse. She is currently a nurse practitioner in bariatric surgery as well as the bariatric surgery coordinator at a major medical center specializing in weight management. She is responsible for all the education to all bariatric surgery patients, staff in the hospital and surrounding communities in regards to bariatric surgery (or other weight management topics) and is the Leader of the Bariatric Surgery Staff.

Bariatric Surgery Coordinator, A Major Medical Center in Nebraska

Master of Science (MS), University of Nebraska Medicine

Omaha,

Nebraska

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This highly qualified expert is board certified in general surgery and critical care. She received her BA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, before going on to get her MD at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center- San Antonio. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and then completed a research fellowship in the department of pediatric surgery at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She then completed her clinical fellowship in critical care at Washington University. She is an active contributor to her field with numerous publications and several presentations and is a member of multiple organizations, including, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Association of Women Surgeons. She formerly served as a shift physician for Omaha EMS and currently serves as an professor in the department of general surgery, trauma, critical care and emergency surgery at a university in Nebraska. Clinically, she serves as the director of emergency general surgery, trauma and critical care at a university-affiliated medical center.

Director, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in NE

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio

Nebraska

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This actively practicing, board certified expert is among the most renowned pediatric neurosurgeons in the country. He has acquired numerous appointments as departmental head of several neurosurgical practices. Across his thirty year career, he has also been extensively published in his field, and has given over 20 neurosurgical presentations to a national audience.

Clinical Professor, Two medical schools in FL

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

Sioux Falls,

South Dakota

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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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