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Surgery Experts in Oregon
See more Surgery Expert WitnessesThis expert is a board-certified surgeon with a clinical fellowship in burn care. He is the director of a regional burn center and he has previously served as the chair for the department of surgery. In addition, he has published articles in the Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation.
Founder, A Laser Tattoo Removal Service in OR
Doctor of Medicine (MD), UCLA School of Medicine
Portland,
Oregon
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This expert is a board-certified general surgeon who has over 25 years of experience as a chief/director of surgery. He is extensively published in general surgery and in particular on disease of the liver, pancreas, bile duct, hernia, bowel obstruction, and laparoscopic surgery. He holds a major medical patent, is actively involved in teaching, research and serves as an editor for several prominent medical journals.
Clinical Professor, A University in WA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, Irvine
Mercer Island,
Washington
This qualified expert earned his BS and MS at the University of Southern California and his MD at the Georgetown School of Medicine; he completed a general surgery internship at the University of California at Los Angeles, an orthopedic surgery residency at the Tulane University School of Medicine, and a foot & ankle surgery fellowship at the Miller Orthopaedic Clinic. This expert's expertise is highlighted by his 20+ published peer-reviewed journal articles and his extensive experience as course faculty giving over 200 presentations worldwide. He is the Founder of a Foot and Ankle Institute and the Director of an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship. Additionally, he is orthopaedic consultant for a Nevada collegiate sports program, taking care of all their athletes over the past 10 years. He is also involved with medical school training of students and residence in orthopedic surgery.
Team Physician, University Sports Program in NV
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University School of Medicine
Henderson,
Nevada
This expert is a urological oncology physician. He earned his MBBS at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi and his MPH at the University of Texas School of Public Health. He completed his internship in surgery and his residency in urology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas before also completing a post-doctoral urology fellowship at the same university. He also completed a urologic oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. This expert is board-certified in urology and has published 2 book chapters, over 70 manuscripts, and over 50 abstracts. Formerly, this expert served as an assistant professor and clinical associate professor of urology and epidemiology at the University of Iowa. He currently is a staff physician and director of the bladder cancer program at a medical center in California. He is also an associate professor of surgery at a medical school in California.
President, A Private Urology Practice in CA
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Los Angeles,
California
This highly qualified expert has served for 40 years as a board certified Ob-Gyn at a major medical institution. Over the course of his career, he has acquired membership at such prestigious professional societies as the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and has been appointed chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at a major healthcare center.
Attending Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Teaching Faculty, Major Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
San Mateo,
California
This highly qualified orthopaedic trauma surgeon is currently an assistant clinical professor at a top ranking university in California. He earned his MD at the Israel Institute of Technology and is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma surgery at the University of California San Francisco. He is a member of several professional organizations, he has authored 30+ journal articles in the orthopedic field, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major orthopedic conferences.
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, A regional medical center in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Israel Institute of Technology
San Francisco,
California
This qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in water park operations. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. A member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, he worked for over 15 years at Wild Rivers Waterpark, ranging in positions from Special Projects Manager to Vice President. He currently works as Vice President of Operations and Principal.
Vice President of Operations and Principal, Amusement Park Consulting Firm
Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Colorado-Boulder
Irvine,
California
This highly qualified expert is the Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery at a major medical university, is the former Chief of Microsurgery at Texas A&M University Health Science Center. He has over 70 publications in the field of plastic surgery and has won multiple awards in the field.
Director, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Stanford University School of Medicine
Orange,
California
This highly qualified plastic surgeon received a B.S. from the highly regarded Tufts University before completing his MD from Albany Medical College. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and is currently Section Chief in Aesthetic Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at a prestigious university. Along with his aforementioned responsibilities, he is also a member of the in-service examination Aesthetic subcommittee for the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation.
Clinical Associate Professor, A top medical school in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College
Moraga,
California
This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 20 years. The principal investigator in over $3 million worth of grant funds, he is a reviewer for both the Journal of Urology and the Journal of Pediatric Urology and a Fellow of both the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as the Society for Pediatric Urology. He is currently a Professor of Urology and Pediatrics at a major medical university, as well as the Medical Director of Pediatric Urology at a major children's hospital. He also serves as the Chief of Pediatric Urology at a major medical center.
Medical Director & Senior Staff, A Major Medical Center in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, Los Angeles
Sacramento,
California
This double board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. Fellowship trained in Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Peripheral Nerve Surgery, he has been awarded the honor of Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is a Medical Consultant for the ATP Professional Men's Tennis Tour. He is extensively published and is Editor Emeritus of the international medical journal "Foot and Ankle Specialist", while he is currently a member of the Editorial Board for "Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery" and the "Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery". This expert is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery in the Division of Podiatric Surgery at a major medical university, as well as the Chief of Podiatric Surgery at his institution's affiliated medical center. He is also the Co-Director of a foot and ankle specialty group practice with 8 locations throughout Southern California.
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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), California College of Podiatric Medicine
Santa Monica,
California
This board certified urologist was formerly professor of urology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The Steven K Wilson Chair of Prosthetic Urology was endowed at this University in 2007. He is past president of the Southcentral Section of the American Urological Association. He has performed prosthetic surgery in 49 countries and been visiting professor at 80 American training programs & numerous foreign centers. He is the author or co-author of 168 peer reviewed publications, videos and abstracts, 16 textbook chapters, many reference surgical videos and 4 prosthetic urology textbooks. Currently, this expert is in private practice limited to prosthetic urology
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Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Virginia
California
This experienced Beverly Hills plastic surgeon earned his MD from the Yale University School of Medicine and pursued postgraduate training at UCSF and UCLA. Board certified in Plastic Surgery, he is a founding member of a society designed to improve wound outcomes through science and education and has been published extensively on plastic surgery matters. In addition to maintaining a successful private practice, he also teaches plastic surgery techniques at a prominent Los Angeles university.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, A private practice in California
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Yale University School of Medicine
Beverly Hills,
California
This expert has been practicing for 25 years. He is fellowship trained in Visceral Surgery and Colorectal Surgery, and he has been awarded the honor of Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. The Editor-in-Chief of a major journal of gastroenterology, he is also an Associate Editor of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum and sits on the Editorial Board of 7 other scientific journals. He has published over 185 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts and holds membership in a multitude of national and international scientific and academic societies. This expert is currently a full Professor of Clinical Surgery at a major medical university.
Attending Physician, Several Medical Centers in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Zürich Medical School
Los Angeles,
California
This highly qualified and board-certified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at a major medical university and as Attending Surgeon for a major university medical center and a children's hospital. He received a B.S. from Stanford University and a M.D. from the University of California in San Francisco. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, he finished two fellowships in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich. Elected as a Fellow to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, he previously worked in various positions for Kaiser Permanente including Director of Occupational Orthopaedic Surgery Service and Chief of the Regional Shoulder/Elbow Peer Group. He also was Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the San Jose State University Athletics program. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders, including reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and revision surgery.
Founder & Director, Stanford University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco
Menlo Park,
California
This highly qualified Otolaryngology received his medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He went on to complete a residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Minnesota and Fellowship training in Otology Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery. He is board certified in both Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Neurotology. He is a Fellow of the American Neurology Society as well as a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology. This expert has published 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and a textbook on ENT consultation. He currently serves as Director of Division of Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery and Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology at a major university.
Associate Professor, A Major University in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Minnesota Medical School
Orange,
California
This supremely qualified and board certified surgeon received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins Medical School. He then went on to complete a Residency in General Surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine. This expert is fellowship trained in Liver Transplantation and Organ Transplantation. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles in professional journals and has published 17 book chapters. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and belongs to multiple professional organizations including the the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the International Liver Transplant Society. He holds a patent for the innovative use of Perillyl Alcohol in Organ Transplantation. He is the former Chief of the Division of Transplant at the University of California-Irvine and is currently Director of Transplant Laboratory and Chief of the Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery at a top University where he also serves as a Professor of Surgery.
Professor, A university in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Johns Hopkins Medical School
Orange,
California
This highly qualified expert completed her BS from Syracuse University and earned her DMD from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry. She completed a Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Mt Sinai Medical Center. This expert is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and a member of prestigious associations such as the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Dental Education Association and the American Dental Association, She received the Hands to Heart Award from the Department of Veteran Affairs. This expert has published 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, 15 abstract posters and has contributed in 1 book chapter. She is the co-editor for a new textbook on temporomandibular joint disorders, with anticipated date of completion of Winter 2017. She is the former Section Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and she is the current Dental Service Chief at a major medical center. She also serves as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at a private surgical practice. Her major areas of clinical and research expertise are temporomandibular joint disorders and mandibular reconstruction.
Chief, A VA Health Care System in CA
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry
El Cerrito,
California
This highly qualified expert received his MD from Tulane University School of Medicine. He then went on to completed a residency in Neurosurgery at the University of California - San Francisco. He is a member of numerous prestigious organizations such as the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Neurosurgical Society of America. He is a former neurosurgeon at the University of California - San Francisco as well as an Associate Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery. Currently, he is a neurosurgeon in private practice in CA.
Neurosurgeon, A Prominent Private Practice in California
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University School of Medicine
San Francisco,
California
This board-certified expert earned his BA in History and BS in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his MD at Universidad Central del Caribe. He went on to complete a residency in General Surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and another residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the LAC+USC Medical Center. Following his residencies, he completed a fellowship in Endovascular Surgery at the LAC+USC Medical Center. This expert has published several articles on the topic of cardiovascular surgery in many peer-reviewed journals including the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the World Journal of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Additionally, he remains active in his field as a member of many professional organizations including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Western Thoracic Surgery Association. Currently, he is an Attending Staff Member at several regional hospitals in California and an Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a major medical school in California. He also serves as the Director of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Director of the Aortic Center, and the Associate Program Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a top university-affiliated medical center in California.
Attending Staff, Multiple hospitals in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Central del Caribe
La Canada,
California
This highly qualified board certified expert has been in clinical practice for more than 20 years. Residency ad fellowship training were completed at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, respectively. He is actively involved in research and education: the expert serves on countless medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of health care outcomes and physician education, is a reviewer and editor for many prestigious transplant journals, and has been awarded in recognition for his contributions to the specialty. The expert has authored over 250 original peer reviewed articles and abstracts and has lectured at over 150 conferences and symposia. Currently, he is the Chief of Clinical Transplantation, the Chief of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation and a Professor of Surgery at a highly ranked university affiliated medical center.
Chief, A top university-affiliated medical center in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
California
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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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