Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses in New Jersey

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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

$500/hr

Review Fee

$650/hr

Deposition Fee

$750/hr

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This board certified surgeon received an MD from Ovidius University School of Medicine in Romania. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American Hernia Society and Association for Academic Surgery. His practice focuses on bariatric surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery including hernia repair, and treatment of biliary tree and foregut disorders and robotics. He is well published in his field and held academic appointments at major universities. He currently practices at a major health system in New Jersey.

Surgeon, Major Health System in New Jersey

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ovidius University School of Medicine

New Jersey

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

This board-certified expert earned his MBBS from the Maulana Azad Medical College in India where he also completed an internship in general surgery. He then went on to complete two residencies in general surgery from the Lady Hardinge Medical College and Weill Cornell Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery from the University of Texas Medical School. He has been published nine times and is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He was formerly an attending physician of general surgery at the University of Delhi, and a clinical instructor of general surgery at the University of Texas Medical School. This expert is currently an associate professor of surgery at a regional medical college, the medical director of bariatric surgery at a regional hospital system, and the chief of minimally invasive surgery at a college-affiliated medical center.

Chief, A College-Affiliated Medical Center

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Maulana Azad Medical College

Princeton Junction,

New Jersey

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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?

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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