Surgery Expert Witnesses in Louisiana

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Surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including general surgery, trauma surgery, and vascular surgery. Some of the most common specialties include orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and cardiac surgery. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, standard of care, informed consent, postoperative complications, and long term disability.

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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 Louisiana

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  1. Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $700/hr

    This highly qualified expert received his M.D. from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete a Residency in General Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is Fellowship trained in Thoracic Surgery and Complex Cardiovascular Surgery and board certified / recertified in Adult Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery. He is a member / fellow of several local and National specialty organizations, including the Surgical Association of Louisiana, Louisiana State Medical Society, The Society of Thoracic Surgery, The American College of Chest Physicians, The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and The American College of Surgeons and American Board of Thoeacic Surgery. He has published 15+ peer reviewed articles in professional journals. He is currently a professor of Surgery (Thoracic and Cardiovascular) at a top ranked university.

    Interim Chief, Large Hospital

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Louisiana State University School of Medicine

    New Orleans,

    Louisiana

  2. Urology Expert Witness

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

    This expert is a Professor of Urology and Chief of Andrology (male infertility and sexual dysfunction) at a top university medical center in New Orleans, where he has been since 1988. His practice is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction including Peyronie's disease, surgical and vascular reconstruction, prosthetic surgery, male infertility (both surgical and medical therapies), BPH, and urethral stricture disease. A clinician, author, and lecturer, this expert has published over 350 peer-reviewed articles in professional publications and has contributed numerous chapters in textbooks. This expert, who earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at McGill University in Montreal and completed his urology residency at the University of California at San Francisco and his fellowship at the University of California at Davis, has been awarded many honors in the field of urology, male infertility, and erectile dysfunction, and currently serves as president of an international group of sexual medicine and is past- president of the a North American sexual medical association. In addition, he is associate editor for a variety of major urology publications.

    Professor, A Top Medical School in LA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), McGill Medical School

    New Orleans,

    Louisiana

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  1. Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $750/hr

    This expert has been practicing for approximately 30 years, and is fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Throughout his medical career, he has been appointed to such high ranking medical positions as chief of surgery at an area healthcare center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His current practice includes general adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery, and he is affiliated faculty at thee regional hospitals.

    Private Practice, Jackson, Mississippi area

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

    Brandon,

    Mississippi

  2. Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $750/hr

    This highly qualified Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery received his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed a residency in General Orthopedics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and subsequent Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This expert is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of both the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. He received the Safe Surgeon Award from UMC Health System in recognition of his clinical acumen. This expert has published 9 peer-reviewed journal articles in publications such as Foot and Ankle International. He works at a Level 1 Trauma center.

    Associate Program Director, A medical school in TX

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

    Lubbock,

    Texas

  3. Gynecologic Pathology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $800/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $800/hr
    Court Fee
    $800/hr

    This incredibly well credentialed expert is widely heralded as the utmost authority on gynecological pathology. He has over 30 years of experience at some of the most prestigious clinical and academic positions in the country. He is board certified in both anatomical and clinical pathology with an emphasis on gynecological pathology. He was a former professor and attending pathologist at USC medical school and Yale University Medical school as well as the associate director of the Pathology and Immunohistochemical lab at USC. He then moved on to the be director of both the gynecologic pathology department and director of the gynecologic fellowship program at Yale. He is currently a tenured full professor of pathology and gynecology, the director of the gynecological pathology program, and attending pathologist at a major university medical center, as well as the co-director of the tissue acquisition and cellular/molecular analysis shared service at a major cancer treatment center where he has published a plethora of peer reviewed journal articles, a book and many book chapters, and abstracts on the various topics in the field of gynecologic pathology and gynecologic oncology.

    Director, A Medical School in TX

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Shanghai Medical University

    Irving,

    Texas

  4. Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $150/hr

    This board certified general surgeon has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Fellowship trained at one of the nation's top hospitals, this expert is both a General Surgeon, Surgical Intensivist and an Associate Professor of Surgery, making her highly qualified to review the standard of care provided to the plaintiff.

    Associate Professor of Surgery, Large Medical University

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Columbia University Business School

    Houston,

    Texas

  5. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Expert Witness

    This highly qualified, board certified expert has been practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery for more than 20 years. He earned a DDS from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston and an MD from Texas Tech University School of Medicine. This expert belongs to a number of prestigious professional association in the oral surgery field, most notably as a fellow in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. In addition to receiving several professional honors, he is often asked to lecture on new horizons in his oral surgery space. He previously served as an Associate Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Texas A & M, and currently serves as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in private practice.

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Private Practice

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Texas Tech University School of Medicine

    Texas

  6. Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $600/hr

    This highly qualified expert received his Masters of Medicine and Surgery from the Seth G S Medical College & KEM Hospital. He then received his Master of Public Health from the Harvard University School of Public Health. He then went on to complete his Residency in Internal Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. He then did fellowships in Gastroenterology at Brown University and Advanced Endoscopy at Case Western Reserve University. This expert is duel board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He has published more than 50 peer reviewed articles in professional journals and is a frequent lecturer at Top Ranked Universities and Hospital Programs. He belongs to multiple professional organization committees including the Gastroenterology Fellowship Committee, the Scientific Program Committee and Guidelines Committee for the American Board of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy . He is currently an Associate clinical Professor at a Top Ranked University.

    Attending, A Major TX Medical Center

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Dallas

    Dallas,

    Texas

  7. Minimally invasive laparoscopic & robotic colorectal & foregut surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $800/hr

    This highly qualified expert is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He received his MD from Texas Tech School of Medicine. His post-doctoral education continued at the University of Florida at Jacksonville where he developed a passion for Minimally Invasive Surgery. Following residency he entered private practice in Palm Coast, Florida where his interests expanded to include robotic surgery until his return to Texas as an Associate Professor to help rebuild and expand the Department of Surgery. His area of interest focuses on minimally invasive foregut and colorectal surgery.

    General Surgeon, A private surgical group in TX

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Texas Tech Medical Center School of Medicine

    Flagler Beach,

    Texas

  8. Podiatric Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $450/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $750/hr
    Court Fee

    This expert is board certified in surgery of the foot and ankle. He specializes in the foot and ankle with soft tissue up to the tibial tuberosity, and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has also assumed high ranking clinical positions in major healthcare centers in Texas.

    Physician, A medical group in TX

    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), New York College of Podiatric Medicine

    Palm Desert,

    Texas

  9. General & Colorectal Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $600/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $650/hr

    This expert has over 10 years of experience as a colorectal surgeon. He completed his BS in biology from Louisiana Tech University and his MD from LSU Health Sciences Center. After completing his residency at LSU Health Sciences Center, this expert went on to finish a prestigious fellowship in colorectal surgery at Baylor University Medical Center. He is board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. This expert is a member of numerous professional societies and organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, and the College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. He has published over 20 articles and given over 40 presentations related to topics in his field. Additionally, this expert has been the recipient of various awards for his work as a surgeon and distinguished professor. Formerly, he has held roles as an assistant professor of surgery and the assistant director of surgery clerkship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Currently, this expert serves as an associate professor of surgery, and the director of surgery clerkship at a major AR medical school.

    Adjunct Assistant Professor, A major medical school in AR

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Louisiana State University School of Medicine

    Little Rock,

    Arkansas

What Can a Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a surgery expert witness?

A surgery expert witness is a qualified surgeon who provides professional opinions in legal cases involving surgical care. They assist by reviewing medical records, explaining standards of care, and testifying in court.

What types of cases can a surgical expert witness opine on?

A surgical expert witness opines on medical malpractice, surgical errors, standard of care breaches, complications, informed consent, perioperative care, and postoperative negligence cases.

How do you evaluate the qualifications of a surgery expert witness?

Evaluate a surgery expert witness by reviewing their board certification, clinical experience, academic credentials, publications, prior testimony, and specialty relevance to the case.

What materials should be provided to a surgery expert witness for review?

A surgery expert witness should review medical records, imaging, operative reports, consent forms, postoperative notes, and related policies or guidelines relevant to the case.

How can a surgery expert witness assist with deposition preparation?

A surgery expert witness assists with deposition preparation by clarifying medical facts, organizing case details, and coaching attorneys on surgical issues and terminology.

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