Bariatric Surgery Expert Witnesses in Virginia

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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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Richard Francis Neville Jr., FACS, MDView profile

ID: 92426

Dr. Richard Francis Neville Jr., FACS, MD

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Virginia

Dr. Richard Neville has 31 years of experience in the field of General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from the University of Maryland Baltimore. After completing his internship and residency in General Surgery at Georgetown University, he completed a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at University Hospital. He completed his Postdoctoral...

General & Bariatric Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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General & Bariatric Surgery Expert Witness

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Virginia

This actively practicing, board certified general surgeon is the current owner of a major private surgical practice as well as affiliated faculty at several regional healthcare centers. He is also extensively involved with grant funded research, and is a reviewer for several medical journals.

Clifford Lanier Deal III, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 1019016

Dr. Clifford Lanier Deal III, FACS, MD

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Virginia

Dr. Clifford L. Deal, III has 18 years of experience in General Surgery. He earned his BA from Washington and Lee University and then both his MS in Pharmacology and Toxicology and his MD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He completed an internship and a residency in General Surgery at VCU Medical Center. Today, this expert is board-certified in Surgery by the American...

Rahul J Anand, MDView profile

ID: 29208

Dr. Rahul J Anand, MD

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Virginia

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in surgical critical care. He received his BA in chemistry from Johns Hopkins University before earning his MD from the University of Michigan. He subsequently completed an internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, a research fellowship in pediatric surgery at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and a...

Daniel Henry Newton, MDView profile

ID: 36760

Dr. Daniel Henry Newton, MD

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Virginia

This expert has experience as a board certified vascular surgeon in Virginia. He earned his BS in chemistry from the University of Virginia. He completed his MD at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He also an internship and residency in general surgery at VCU. This expert has contributed to 10 peer-reviewed academic articles and has given dozens of presentations about his original research....

Edwin test Polverino, DOView profile

ID: 6072880

Dr. Edwin test Polverino, DO

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Virginia

Dr. Edwin J. Polverino has over 25 years of experience in the field of Family Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine. He earned his BS from the University of Florida and his DO from Southeastern University. After completing his rotating internship at Alleghany Regional Hospital, he went on to complete a prestigious residency in Family Medicine at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is active in his field...

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.

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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