Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses in North Carolina
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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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Bariatric Surgery Hernia Surgery General Surgery Expert Witness
This expert gained his MD from the University of Virginia and completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Duke University. He completed an additional fellowship in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at Duke University. This expert is board certified in general surgery and is currently an assistant professor of surgery at a top tier University. He is also the division chief of general surgery at a Regional Hospital near the university.
Co-Fellowship Program Director, A prestigious medical university in NC
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Virginia
Durham,
North Carolina
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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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