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Average Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$675/hr
Review Fee
$875/hr
Deposition Fee
$975/hr
Court Fee
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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What Can a Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?
Lung Resection
Removal of part or all of a lung.
Thoracotomy
Surgical opening of the chest cavity.
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Minimally invasive lung surgery using cameras.
Mediastinoscopy
Examination of the mediastinum area.
Pleurodesis
Procedure to eliminate pleural space.
Chest Tube Insertion
Placement of tube to drain air/fluid.
FAQs for Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses
What is a thoracic surgery expert witness?
A thoracic surgery expert witness is a board-certified surgeon who explains standards of care in chest, lung, and heart surgery cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex thoracic surgery issues.
In what case types can a thoracic surgery expert witness provide beneficial insights?
A thoracic surgery expert witness provides insights in medical malpractice, surgical error, misdiagnosis, standard-of-care, trauma, cardiac, pulmonary, and post‑operative complication cases.
How can a thoracic surgery expert witness evaluate alleged intraoperative negligence?
A thoracic surgery expert witness evaluates alleged intraoperative negligence by reviewing records, operative technique, complications, and comparing care to accepted surgical standards.
What thoracic surgery expert witness qualifications are most persuasive at trial?
The most persuasive thoracic surgery expert witness qualifications are board certification, active surgical practice, academic or research roles, and prior credible courtroom testimony.
How does a thoracic surgery expert witness analyze postoperative complication causation?
A thoracic surgery expert witness analyzes postoperative complication causation by reviewing records, surgical technique, standards of care, timing, risk factors, and alternative medical explanations.
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