Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses in Nebraska

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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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David Robert Finkle, MDView profile

ID: 22196

Dr. David Robert Finkle, MD

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Nebraska

Dr. David R. Finkle has 37 years of experience in the field of Plastic Surgery. He earned his BS in Medicine from the University of Nebraska Omaha and his MD from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. After completing both an internship and a residency in General Surgery, he went on to complete another residency in Plastic Surgery, all at Spectrum Health Butterworth...

Bariatric Surgery Nursing Expert WitnessView profile

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Bariatric Surgery Nursing Expert Witness

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Nebraska

This highly qualified expert has her Associate of Science in Nursing from College of St. Mary's. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Creighton University and her Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner from University Nebraska Medical Center. She is not only a nurse practitioner but also a certified bariatric nurse. She is currently a nurse practitioner in bariatric...

The Average Bariatric Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $634 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $500

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $750

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $650

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Bariatric Surgery Expert Witness FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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