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This certified surgical technologist has over 20 years of experience in his field, and has served at several positions at civilian and government hospitals through out the greater San Antonio area. Working in the various positions he has held has led to him acquiring a great deal of valuable experience.
Operations Manager, A health care system in TX
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Texas at San Antonio
Lake Hills,
Texas
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
This expert has over 45 years of experience in nursing, focusing on surgical nursing and post-surgery recovery. She earned her BS in nursing at Pan American University, her MS in public health nursing at the University of Texas Brownsville, and her EdD with a focus in health science education at the University of Houston. She has held numerous positions in various facilities across Texas with a consistent focus on surgical nursing and nurse education. She recently transitioned from clinical work to a consulting role. In her current position as a nurse consultant, she consults and presents on topics related to surgery recovery and pain management for patients following surgery.
Educational RN Consultant, A surgery recovery consultancy in TX
Doctor of Education (EdD), University of Houston
Houston,
Texas
This highly-qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in operating room nursing. She received her BSN in registered nursing from Texas Woman's University before earning her MSN in nursing education from Aspen University. She is a certified operating room nurse and formerly served as a guest lecturer in operating room nursing at the University of Houston Victoria. For nearly 30 years, this expert has served as an operating room registered nurse and unit educator at a hospital in Texas.
Unit Educator, A hospital in TX
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Aspen University
Needville,
Texas
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What Can a Surgical Technology Expert Witness Opine On?
Surgical Instrument Preparation
Organizing and sterilizing surgical tools.
Assisting in Surgery
Supporting surgeons during operative procedures.
Maintaining Sterile Field
Ensuring a clean environment for surgery.
Handling Specimens
Properly collecting and labeling tissue samples.
Operating Room Setup
Preparing the surgical area before procedures.
Patient Positioning
Correctly positioning patients for surgery.
FAQs for Surgical Technology Expert Witnesses
What is a surgical technology expert witness?
A surgical technology expert witness is a qualified professional who explains surgical tools, techniques, and standards in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, clarifying technical issues, and testifying in court.
What types of cases may require the expertise of a surgical technology expert witness?
A surgical-technology expert witness handles malpractice, wrong-site surgery, instrument errors, retained sponges, OR safety, sterilization breaches, and perioperative standard-of-care cases.
How can a surgical technology expert witness evaluate adherence to sterile technique?
A surgical technology expert witness evaluates adherence to sterile technique by reviewing records, observing procedures, and comparing actions to accepted surgical standards and protocols.
What qualifications should a surgical technology expert witness possess for complex OR matters?
A surgical technology expert witness should be a certified surgical technologist with extensive OR experience, advanced training, and proven testimony in complex surgical procedures.
How does a surgical technology expert witness assess compliance with instrument count protocols?
A surgical technology expert witness reviews policies, OR records, and staff testimony to compare actual instrument counts with accepted surgical instrument count protocols.
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