Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses in New York

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Thoracic surgery expert witnesses draw on experience in cardiothoracic, vascular, and minimally invasive surgery to analyze complex chest procedures and postoperative care. They evaluate adherence to surgical standards, preoperative risk assessment, intraoperative decision-making, airway and ventilator management, and complications involving the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest wall.

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Esophageal Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness
Esophageal Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness
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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Board-Certified Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness
Board-Certified Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness
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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Board-Certified Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness
Board-Certified Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness
Review Fee
$600/hr
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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Fellowship-Trained Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness
Fellowship-Trained Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness
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

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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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