Transplant Surgery Expert Witnesses

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Transplant surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including organ transplantation, surgical oncology, and critical care. Some of the most common specialties include kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplantation, immunology, and transplant pathology. They can opine on the effects of surgical technique, standard of care, organ allocation, rejection, and perioperative complications.

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Average Transplant Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$600/hr

Review Fee

$775/hr

Deposition Fee

$875/hr

Court Fee

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  • Review Fee $950/hr

    This board certified Gastroeneterology and Hepatology expert completed fellowship training in Gastroenterology and Advanced Hepatology. He is involved in clinical and translational research and has a record of publication, presentation, and funded research. He has authored and co-authored a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals. This expert specializes in general and transplant Hepatology. He currently serves as Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at a major university hospital.

    Director, PA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), R.G. Kar Medical College, Calcutta and Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India

    Philadelphia,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This accomplished expert is a highly experienced pathologist who completed medical school in India and went on to complete a residency in Pathology at The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The expert has examined about 25000 liver, kidney and gastrointestinal biopsies in his career.He has been invited to speak over 200 times on topics ranging from hepatitis C, diseases of the kidney, and viral infections in transplant patients.internal fluid illnesses following organ transplants to viral infections. He is experienced in writing reports and testifying for medicolegal cases.

    Professor, A University in PA

    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Delhi University

    Pittsburgh,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    This supremely qualified and board certified surgeon received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins Medical School. He then went on to complete a Residency in General Surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine. This expert is fellowship trained in Liver Transplantation and Organ Transplantation. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles in professional journals and has published 17 book chapters. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and belongs to multiple professional organizations including the the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the International Liver Transplant Society. He holds a patent for the innovative use of Perillyl Alcohol in Organ Transplantation. He is the former Chief of the Division of Transplant at the University of California-Irvine and is currently Director of Transplant Laboratory and Chief of the Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery at a top University where he also serves as a Professor of Surgery.

    Professor, A university in CA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Johns Hopkins Medical School

    Orange,

    California

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  • Review Fee $625/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr

    This highly qualified board certified expert has been in clinical practice for over 20 years. Fellowship training was completed at the University of Pittsburgh. He is actively involved in research and education: to date, he has authored over 280 original peer reviewed articles/ abstracts, 8 book chapters, and lectured at more than 75 conferences and symposia. The expert serves as a reviewer and editor for numerous medical and surgical journals. He is also a member of countless committees and organizations dedicated to the improvement of surgical outcomes in transplant patients. The expert is well recognized locally and internationally for his contributions to the field. Currently, he holds a large number of leadership/ administrative positions such as the Director of the Division of Transplantation, Surgical Director of a cancer center, and the Director of a university affiliated transplant institute. In addition, he is a Professor of Surgery at two highly regarded university affiliated medical centers and an Attending Surgeon at two major medical centers.

    Director, A University Affiliated Transplant Institute

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Universita` degli Studi di Catania

    Philadelphia,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    This highly qualified expert is board-certified in urology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has over two decades of experience in his field. He completed his BS in biology from St. Francis Xavier University before receiving his MD from the University of Toronto and his MS in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics from McMaster University. He completed his formal medical training with an internship in surgery and residency in urology from the University of Toronto and a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery and organ transplantation from McMaster University. He is active in his field both clinically and academically. He has published over twenty peer-reviewed publications and numerous abstracts. Currently, he is the president of medical staff at a hospital in Ottawa and associate professor of surgery and surgical director of renal transplantation at a university in Ottawa.

    Surgical Director, A Top Medical School in ON

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Toronto

    Ottawa,

    Ontario

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

    This highly qualified board certified expert has been in clinical practice for more than 20 years. Residency ad fellowship training were completed at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, respectively. He is actively involved in research and education: the expert serves on countless medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of health care outcomes and physician education, is a reviewer and editor for many prestigious transplant journals, and has been awarded in recognition for his contributions to the specialty. The expert has authored over 250 original peer reviewed articles and abstracts and has lectured at over 150 conferences and symposia. Currently, he is the Chief of Clinical Transplantation, the Chief of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation and a Professor of Surgery at a highly ranked university affiliated medical center.

    Chief, A top university-affiliated medical center in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

    California

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What Can a Transplant Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Kidney Transplant

Replacing a failing kidney with a donor kidney.

Liver Transplant

Replacing a diseased liver with a healthy one.

Heart Transplant

Replacing a failing heart with a donor heart.

Lung Transplant

Replacing damaged lungs with healthy donor lungs.

Pancreas Transplant

Transferring a healthy pancreas to manage diabetes.

Intestinal Transplant

Transplanting healthy intestines for absorption issues.

FAQs for Transplant Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a transplant surgery expert witness?

A transplant surgery expert witness is a qualified transplant surgeon who explains standards of care and surgical decisions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, preparing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex transplant surgery issues.

In what types of cases may a transplant surgery expert witness be required?

A transplant surgery expert witness is needed in organ transplant malpractice, surgical error, organ allocation disputes, informed consent, post‑operative complications, and wrongful death cases.

How can a transplant surgery expert witness evaluate adherence to organ allocation protocols?

A transplant surgery expert witness evaluates adherence to organ allocation protocols by reviewing medical records, allocation logs, policy documents, and comparing actions to UNOS/OPTN standards.

What specific training qualifies a transplant surgery expert witness to opine on standard of care?

A transplant surgery expert witness is qualified by board certification, fellowship training, and recent hands-on transplant experience that matches the case’s procedure and setting.

How does a transplant surgery expert witness assess causation in graft failure disputes?

A transplant surgery expert witness assesses causation in graft failure disputes by reviewing records, surgical technique, timing, risk factors, and clinical data to link actions to the outcome.

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

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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