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Average Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$550/hr
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$800/hr
Deposition Fee
$1000/hr
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Surgery Experts in Tennessee
See more Surgery Expert WitnessesThis highly qualified and dual fellowship trained expert earned his BS from Stanford University and his MD from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. After completing his general surgery residency, he went on to train under two fellowships. The first fellowship was in surgical critical care at Stanford and the second was at Vanderbilt in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. As a result, this expert is a highly skilled physician board certified in general surgery. A recipient of the "5 Star Excellent Award" for his talent in patient care, this expert has been highly successful in the academic and clinical realm. He has authored over 10 book chapters and delivered over 25 invited lectures and presentations. Formerly, he held a teaching position as Instructor of Surgery in Vanderbilt's prestigious surgery department. Currently, he is Assistant Professor of Surgery at a top tier medical school.
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Top Tier Medical School
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Nashville,
Tennessee
This expert has over twenty five years of experience as a nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Over his career, this CRNA worked for multiple independent anesthesia firms providing anesthesia services to various hospitals across Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and Kentucky. Much of his work is done in CRNA-only rural hospitals and surgery centers. This expert has also worked as a clinical instructor at Arkansas State University and Union University in the nurse anesthesia programs. Currently, this CRNA works in a small community hospital providing anesthesia services for multiple surgical specialties and obstetrics. Additionally, this expert provides services for a free-standing GI center.
Service Provider, Independent Anesthesia Services
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Alabama in Huntsville
Cordova,
Tennessee
This expert is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was trained at the University of Toronto. He is currently actively practicing. He was formerly the associate professor of the highly regarded Duke University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has published extensively on a wide variety of Obstetric and Gynecology topics.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Toronto
Nashville,
Tennessee
This double board certified, distinguished Professor of Thoracic Surgery is Fellow of both the American College of Surgery and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of multiple professionals societies including the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery. This expert serves as a reviewer for multiple medical publications such as the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He also sits on the scientific Editorial Board for the journal Thoracic Cancer and has published 35 peer-reviewed journal articles. He has received countless honors throughout his career and has been named on numerous Top Doctor lists. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.
Professor of Surgery, A Tennessee Based University
Master of Arts (MA), Brandeis University
Tennessee
This expert is a Registered Nurse, certified in Medical/Surgical and ambulatory care nursing, and received a masters degree in Nursing Education from Tennessee Tech University. He is a former Surgical Nurse for the US Navy Hospital in Okinawa, and the Division Officer of the Same Day Surgery and Conscious Sedation Suite at the Navy Hospital in Pensacola. Currently, he is a Medical and Surgical Instructor at a Tennessee-based nursing university.
Medical and Surgical Instructor, Tennessee-based nursing university
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville,
Tennessee
This expert is highly qualified and board certified in General Surgery as well as Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery. He completed a Bachelors of Science in Biology at Loyola University Chicago. He pursued a Doctorate in Medicine at Rush Medical College, Rush University. He attended a residency program in General Surgery at Rush University Medical Center/Cook County Hospital Integrated and sub-specialized in Minimally Invasive Bariatric and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is heavily involved in research and academia. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Department of Surgery of a renowned medical university.
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Major University
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Rush Medical College, Rush University
Nashville,
Tennessee
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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.