Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Rhode Island
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Average Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$675/hr
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$875/hr
Deposition Fee
$975/hr
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness
Review Fee $550/hrThis 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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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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