Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Oregon

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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

Court Fee

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  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee $695/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr

    This board-certified expert earned his BA in History and BS in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his MD at Universidad Central del Caribe. He went on to complete a residency in General Surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and another residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the LAC+USC Medical Center. Following his residencies, he completed a fellowship in Endovascular Surgery at the LAC+USC Medical Center. This expert has published several articles on the topic of cardiovascular surgery in many peer-reviewed journals including the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the World Journal of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Additionally, he remains active in his field as a member of many professional organizations including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Western Thoracic Surgery Association. Currently, he is an Attending Staff Member at several regional hospitals in California and an Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a major medical school in California. He also serves as the Director of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Director of the Aortic Center, and the Associate Program Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a top university-affiliated medical center in California.

    Attending Staff, Multiple hospitals in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Central del Caribe

    La Canada,

    California

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  • Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $800/hr
    Court Fee $800/hr

    This experienced surgeon is board certified and currently practices at a major medical institution in California. He has formerly held a thoracic surgery committee position, and is currently a surgical consultant for California medical board.

    Surgical Consultant, A Medical Board in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Calcutta Medical College

    Porter Ranch,

    California

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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.

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

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