Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses in North Carolina

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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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Michael Richard Bard, FACS, MBA, MDView profile

ID: 70529

Dr. Michael Richard Bard, FACS, MBA, MD

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North Carolina

Dr. Michael R. Bard has 22 years of experience in the fields of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He earned his BA in Biology from New York University, his MD from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, and his MBA from East Carolina University. After completing his residency in General Surgery at Temple University Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in...

Bariatric Surgery  Hernia Surgery  General Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Bariatric Surgery Hernia Surgery General Surgery Expert Witness

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North Carolina

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...

Daniel Robert Vig, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 214269

Dr. Daniel Robert Vig, FACS, MD

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North Carolina

Dr. Daniel R. Vig has 24 years of experience in the field of General Surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Wisconsin Madison and his MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He completed his residency in General Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester School...

Kent Williams Kercher, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 677174

Dr. Kent Williams Kercher, FACS, MD

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North Carolina

Dr. Kent W. Kercher has 23 years of experience in the field of Surgery. He earned his BA in Political Science from Davidson College and his MD from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. After completing both an internship and residency in General Surgery at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at UMass Memorial...

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Richard Wolcott Bock, MDView profile

ID: 705281

Dr. Richard Wolcott Bock, MD

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North Carolina

Dr. Richard W. Bock has 27 years of experience in the field of Vascular Surgery. He earned his BA from the University of Virginia and his MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. After completing his internship and residency in General Surgery at the University of Louisville Hospital, he went on to complete his fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of California Los...

David Ralph Miles, MDView profile

ID: 1066405

Dr. David Ralph Miles, MD

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North Carolina

Dr. David R. Miles has 32 years of experience in the field of General Surgery. He earned his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School and he completed his residency in General Surgery at the Tulane University School of Medicine. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of the Bariatric Program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Furthermore, he was the Owner of...

Todd Heniford, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 1223207

Dr. Todd Heniford, FACS, MD

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North Carolina

Dr. B. Todd Heniford has 25 years of experience in the field of General Surgery. He earned his BS from Clemson University and his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina. After completing a residency in General Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Today, this expert is...

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Samuel Wade Ross, FACS, MD, MPHView profile

ID: 1475267

Dr. Samuel Wade Ross, FACS, MD, MPH

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North Carolina

Dr. Samuel W. Ross has 5 years of experience in the field of Surgery with expertise in Surgical Critical Care. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his MPH in Public Health Leadership from UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, and his MD from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. After completing his residency and research...

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Matthew Kai Tsuei, MDView profile

ID: 25560

Dr. Matthew Kai Tsuei, MD

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North Carolina

This expert has over 20 years of experience as a general surgeon. He earned his BS in biology from Bob Jones University before earning his MD at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed his post-graduate training with a residency in general surgery at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. This expert is board-certified in general surgery and stays active as a member of...

Thomas Anthony Cornett, MDView profile

ID: 27647

Dr. Thomas Anthony Cornett, MD

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North Carolina

This board-certified general surgeon earned his BS from the University of Cincinnati and went on to complete his MD at the University of Cincinnati. This expert did an internship and completed his residency in general surgery at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Formerly, he served as a general surgeon at Craven Regional Medical...

Michael S GoldwasserView profile

ID: 38236

Dr. Michael S Goldwasser

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North Carolina

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 40 years of clinical experience as a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He earned his DDS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his MD at Northwestern University medical school. He went on to complete his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and a residency in internal...

The Average Bariatric Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $634 / Hour

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    $500

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  • Deposition Fee

    $750

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  • Court Fee

    $650

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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.

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