Surgery Expert Witnesses in New Jersey

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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

Court Fee

Surgery Experts in New Jersey

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This board certified surgeon received an MD from Ovidius University School of Medicine in Romania. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American Hernia Society and Association for Academic Surgery. His practice focuses on bariatric surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery including hernia repair, and treatment of biliary tree and foregut disorders and robotics. He is well published in his field and held academic appointments at major universities. He currently practices at a major health system in New Jersey.

Surgeon, Major Health System in New Jersey

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

New Jersey

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Review Fee $750/hr

This board certified expert has been practicing for over 15 years. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Stanford University as well as a research fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles that have appeared in journals such as the "Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery" and the "Annals of Thoracic Surgery", while he serves as a reviewer for the "World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease", among others. He holds membership in the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia of the American Heart Association, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Western Thoracic Surgical Association, and he has been presented at conferences such as the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association. Currently, this expert is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a major medical university, as well as the Director of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at a major children's hospital.

Associate Professor, A Medical School in MA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York University School of Medicine

San Antonio,

New Jersey

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This board certified expert earned a BS and MD from State University of New York at Stony Brook. Residency and fellowship training were completed at State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, respectively. He has extensive surgical experience working as an Attending Surgeon in different surgical practices.

Staff Surgeon, Regional Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), State University of New York at Stony Brook Medical Center

Egg Harbor Township,

New Jersey

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Review Fee $600/hr

This extremely well-qualified expert on dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery obtained his BS from Union College and his DDS and MD from Columbia University. He completed his internship in general surgery and his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at New York Presbyterian and his fellowship in pediatric oral and craniomaxillofacial surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery and is a member of several prestigious oral and maxillofacial surgery medical associations. He lectures prolifically around the country on topics ranging from craniofacial specialties, interdiciplinary trauma, joint reconstruction and more. He has 10+ publications on oral and maxillofacial surgery research and is currently an assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and is largely responsible for resident training at a top-tier dentistry school and medical center in New York City. He is still a highly active oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in complex craniomaxillofacial reconstruction, oral surgery and complex dental rehabilitation with bone augmentation and dental implant placement with priveledges at three prestigious, NYC-based medical campuses.

Assistant Professor, A Top Tier Dentistry School in NY

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Columbia University

Tenafly,

New Jersey

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Review Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified expert earned his MD and completed his Surgery residency and Thoracic Surgery fellowship from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. This expert is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Association for Academic Surgery. He has published 14 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 books and has given multiple professional and scientific presentations. He serves as a reviewer for major surgery journals and is the current Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a university-affiliated medical center.

Professor, A medical school in NJ

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Livingston,

New Jersey

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This expert is the Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Wound Care at an academic medical center in New Jersey. She started her career in wound care after completing residencies in Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and fellowships at UCSF in Trauma and Burns/Wound Healing and in Surgical Critical Care at Johns Hopkins University. She served as an expert panel member for the National Institute of Health to write guidelines for the treatment of pressure ulcers and venous ulcers. Her research concerns the role of oxygen and lactate in the biochemistry of tissue repair. She is an active member of the Pressure Ulcer Standards Group, the Venous Ulcer Standards Group and the Arterial Ulcer Standards Group of the Wound Healing Society and Wound Healing Foundation.

Associate Professor, A Medical School in New Jersey

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Rawalpindi Medical College

New Jersey

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

This board-certified expert earned his MBBS from the Maulana Azad Medical College in India where he also completed an internship in general surgery. He then went on to complete two residencies in general surgery from the Lady Hardinge Medical College and Weill Cornell Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery from the University of Texas Medical School. He has been published nine times and is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He was formerly an attending physician of general surgery at the University of Delhi, and a clinical instructor of general surgery at the University of Texas Medical School. This expert is currently an associate professor of surgery at a regional medical college, the medical director of bariatric surgery at a regional hospital system, and the chief of minimally invasive surgery at a college-affiliated medical center.

Chief, A College-Affiliated Medical Center

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Maulana Azad Medical College

Princeton Junction,

New Jersey

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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.

How does Expert Institute select its Surgery expert witnesses?

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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