Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses in California

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Bariatric surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including general surgery, obesity medicine, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and nutrition. Some of the most common bariatric surgery expert witness specialties also include laparoscopic surgery, gastric bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. They can opine on the effects of surgical complications, post-operative care, weight loss management, patient eligibility for bariatric surgery, and long-term outcomes of bariatric procedures.

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Average Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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This expert is a urological oncology physician. He earned his MBBS at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi and his MPH at the University of Texas School of Public Health. He completed his internship in surgery and his residency in urology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas before also completing a post-doctoral urology fellowship at the same university. He also completed a urologic oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. This expert is board-certified in urology and has published 2 book chapters, over 70 manuscripts, and over 50 abstracts. Formerly, this expert served as an assistant professor and clinical associate professor of urology and epidemiology at the University of Iowa. He currently is a staff physician and director of the bladder cancer program at a medical center in California. He is also an associate professor of surgery at a medical school in California.

President, A Private Urology Practice in CA

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Los Angeles,

California

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This expert is highly qualified and is board certified in General Surgery. He completed a Bachelors in Science from Ursinus College and pursued a Doctorate in Medicine from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. His residency training took place at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital with a focus on General Surgery. He further sub-specialized in minimally-invasive, robotic, and bariatric surgery at the University of California San Diego. He has lectured on various topics at both the local and national levels. He formally served as a Flight Surgeon for the U.S. Navy. Currently, he is appointed as an Associate Program Director of the General Surgery Residency as well as Minimally Invasive Surgery and Advanced GI Surgery Fellowship at a renowned medical center and university. In addition, he is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at the same institution.

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Doctor of Medicine (MD), Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

California

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FAQs for Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a bariatric surgery expert witness in legal cases?

A bariatric surgery expert witness provides insight into medical standards, procedures, and outcomes related to weight loss surgeries. They can testify on malpractice claims, surgical complications, or patient consent issues.

What types of cases might require a bariatric surgery expert witness?

Cases involving alleged medical malpractice during weight loss surgeries, post-operative complications, informed consent disputes, or issues with pre-surgical evaluations often require a bariatric surgery expert witness.

Are there subspecialties within the field of bariatric surgery that an expert witness may focus on?

Yes, some experts may specialize in specific types of bariatric surgeries like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. Others may focus on adolescent bariatric surgery or revisional surgery.

How can a bariatric surgery expert witness help in cases involving surgical complications?

An expert can review medical records to determine if standard care was followed, explain complex medical concepts to the court, and provide an opinion on whether complications were avoidable.

Why is it important to have a bariatric surgery expert witness who is up-to-date with current practices and guidelines?

Bariatric surgery techniques and guidelines evolve over time. An expert who is current ensures accurate information about accepted standards of care and recent advancements in the field.

How does Expert Institute select its Bariatric Surgery expert witnesses?

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