Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Massachusetts

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Thoracic surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including cardiothoracic procedures, trauma surgery, and complex chest wall reconstruction. Some of the most common specialties include lung cancer surgery, esophageal surgery, heart valve repair, and minimally invasive thoracic procedures. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, perioperative complications, and standard of care in thoracic operations.

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Average Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$675/hr

Review Fee

$875/hr

Deposition Fee

$975/hr

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr

    This double board certified thoracic surgeon has has practicing for nearly 20 years. An editor of six different academic journals, this expert is widely published and has presented extensively across the U.S. on esophagectomy and other esophageal complications. He is an Assistant Professor of Thoracic Surgery at a major medical university, as well as the Director of the Esophageal Surgery Program and the Chief of Thoracic Surgery and the same institution.

    Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Major Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York University

    Great Neck,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $700/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This expert is the Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, as well as the director of congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery and a Calvin F. Barber Professor of Surgery at his institution. He is board certified in surgery, thoracic surgery and congenital heart surgery specializing in valve repair and reconstruction, neonatal cardiac surgery, hybrid procedures complex biventricular repairs, and adult congenital heart surgery.

    Chief, An Ivy League-Affiliated University Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ludwig-Maximilians-University

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $550/hr

    This highly qualified expert in cardiothoracic surgery received his BS and MD from King's College in London. He then completed an internship in general medicine and cardiology at King's College School of Medicine and residencies in both surgery and thoracic medicine at the University of Illinois and Loyola University School of Medicine, respectfully. He finished his formal training with fellowships in transplant surgery at the University of Cambridge, heart surgery at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital, and congenital heart surgery at Boston Children's Hospital. After completing his training, he went on to serve as an attending adult and pediatric cardiac surgeon, the lead of the thoracic residency program, and an assistant professor in surgery at the University of Cincinnati. He is active in his field as a member of associations such as the Society of Thoracic Surgery and he has authored over 70 publications and 2 book chapters. Currently, he is an attending cardiothoracic surgeon at an MA medical center.

    Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon, An MA medical center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of London King’s College School of Medicine

    Newton,

    Connecticut

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Related Specialties

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.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting thoracic surgery expert witnesses?

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