Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Texas

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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

Thoracic Surgery Experts in Texas

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    This expert is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology, with further cardiac specialty training in Congenital Heart Interventional Catheterization. His education began in Saudi Arabia where he trained and practiced as a pediatric cardiologist but then came to the states to gain US residency training in pediatrics, followed by fellowships in Neonatology and perinatal medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is currently a Professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Cardiology at one of the nation's top university medical centers. Additionally, he serves as Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology, Co-founding Director of the Dysautonomia Center at one nation's most prestigious children's hospitals, and an attending Pediatric Cardiologist. He has been celebrated with numerous awards, including top doctor three years in a row in one of the US's largest cities. He has numerous publications on the subject of pediatric cardiac care and has been invited to present at various professional clinical meetings and conferences.

    Attending Physician, Multiple Hospitals in TX

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), King Faisal University

    Houston,

    Texas

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr

    This highly qualified expert received his M.D. from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete a Residency in General Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is Fellowship trained in Thoracic Surgery and Complex Cardiovascular Surgery and board certified / recertified in Adult Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery. He is a member / fellow of several local and National specialty organizations, including the Surgical Association of Louisiana, Louisiana State Medical Society, The Society of Thoracic Surgery, The American College of Chest Physicians, The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and The American College of Surgeons and American Board of Thoeacic Surgery. He has published 15+ peer reviewed articles in professional journals. He is currently a professor of Surgery (Thoracic and Cardiovascular) at a top ranked university.

    Interim Chief, Large Hospital

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Louisiana State University School of Medicine

    New Orleans,

    Louisiana

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  • Review Fee $550/hr
    Deposition Fee $650/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This double board certified expert earned his MD at New York University School of Medicine and completed post-graduate training at the nation's top medical institutions. His clinical practice encompasses all aspects of general thoracic surgery. He has special interests in thoracic malignancies including lung cancer, esophageal cancer and mediastinal and chest wall tumors. This expert has published over 25 papers in prestigious peer-reviewed journals including the Annals of Thoracic Surgery, The Journal of Surgical Research, Surgery, and The Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery. In addition, he has authored several book chapters and has presented his research at the Surgical Forum of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of University Surgeons, the Association for Academic Surgery, and the American Association for Cancer Research.

    Interim Chief, A University Medical Center in NM

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York University School of Medicine

    Albuquerque,

    New Mexico

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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.

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