General Surgery Expert Witnesses in California

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General surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including trauma surgery, laparoscopic surgery, vascular surgery, colorectal surgery, and breast surgery. Some of the most common specialties among general surgery expert witnesses also include surgical oncology, endocrine surgery, transplant surgery, pediatric surgery, and critical care surgery. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, post-operative complications, standard of care issues, patient consent, and medical malpractice claims.

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Average General Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$550/hr

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$725/hr

Deposition Fee

$975/hr

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General Surgery Experts in California

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This expert is a urological oncology physician. He earned his MBBS at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi and his MPH at the University of Texas School of Public Health. He completed his internship in surgery and his residency in urology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas before also completing a post-doctoral urology fellowship at the same university. He also completed a urologic oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. This expert is board-certified in urology and has published 2 book chapters, over 70 manuscripts, and over 50 abstracts. Formerly, this expert served as an assistant professor and clinical associate professor of urology and epidemiology at the University of Iowa. He currently is a staff physician and director of the bladder cancer program at a medical center in California. He is also an associate professor of surgery at a medical school in California.

President, A Private Urology Practice in CA

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Los Angeles |

California

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Review Fee $475/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr

This highly qualified expert has served for 40 years as a board certified Ob-Gyn at a major medical institution. Over the course of his career, he has acquired membership at such prestigious professional societies as the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and has been appointed chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at a major healthcare center.

Attending Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Teaching Faculty, Major Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine

San Mateo |

California

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Review Fee $950/hr
Deposition Fee $950/hr

This highly qualified orthopaedic trauma surgeon is currently an assistant clinical professor at a top ranking university in California. He earned his MD at the Israel Institute of Technology and is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma surgery at the University of California San Francisco. He is a member of several professional organizations, he has authored 30+ journal articles in the orthopedic field, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major orthopedic conferences.

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, A regional medical center in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Israel Institute of Technology

San Francisco |

California

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Review Fee $400/hr

This qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in water park operations. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. A member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, he worked for over 15 years at Wild Rivers Waterpark, ranging in positions from Special Projects Manager to Vice President. He currently works as Vice President of Operations and Principal.

Vice President of Operations and Principal, Amusement Park Consulting Firm

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Colorado-Boulder

Irvine |

California

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Review Fee $800/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr
Court Fee $800/hr

This highly qualified expert is the Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery at a major medical university, is the former Chief of Microsurgery at Texas A&M University Health Science Center. He has over 70 publications in the field of plastic surgery and has won multiple awards in the field.

Director, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in CA

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

Orange |

California

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Review Fee $800/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr

This highly qualified plastic surgeon received a B.S. from the highly regarded Tufts University before completing his MD from Albany Medical College. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and is currently Section Chief in Aesthetic Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at a prestigious university. Along with his aforementioned responsibilities, he is also a member of the in-service examination Aesthetic subcommittee for the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation.

Clinical Associate Professor, A top medical school in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College

Moraga |

California

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Review Fee $800/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr

This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 20 years. The principal investigator in over $3 million worth of grant funds, he is a reviewer for both the Journal of Urology and the Journal of Pediatric Urology and a Fellow of both the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as the Society for Pediatric Urology. He is currently a Professor of Urology and Pediatrics at a major medical university, as well as the Medical Director of Pediatric Urology at a major children's hospital. He also serves as the Chief of Pediatric Urology at a major medical center.

Medical Director & Senior Staff, A Major Medical Center in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, Los Angeles

Sacramento |

California

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Review Fee $750/hr

This double board certified expert has been practicing for nearly 20 years. Fellowship trained in Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Peripheral Nerve Surgery, he has been awarded the honor of Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is a Medical Consultant for the ATP Professional Men's Tennis Tour. He is extensively published and is Editor Emeritus of the international medical journal "Foot and Ankle Specialist", while he is currently a member of the Editorial Board for "Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery" and the "Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery". This expert is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery in the Division of Podiatric Surgery at a major medical university, as well as the Chief of Podiatric Surgery at his institution's affiliated medical center. He is also the Co-Director of a foot and ankle specialty group practice with 8 locations throughout Southern California.

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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), California College of Podiatric Medicine

Santa Monica |

California

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Review Fee $435/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This board certified urologist was formerly professor of urology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The Steven K Wilson Chair of Prosthetic Urology was endowed at this University in 2007. He is past president of the Southcentral Section of the American Urological Association. He has performed prosthetic surgery in 49 countries and been visiting professor at 80 American training programs & numerous foreign centers. He is the author or co-author of 168 peer reviewed publications, videos and abstracts, 16 textbook chapters, many reference surgical videos and 4 prosthetic urology textbooks. Currently, this expert is in private practice limited to prosthetic urology

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Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Virginia

California

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Review Fee $600/hr

This experienced Beverly Hills plastic surgeon earned his MD from the Yale University School of Medicine and pursued postgraduate training at UCSF and UCLA. Board certified in Plastic Surgery, he is a founding member of a society designed to improve wound outcomes through science and education and has been published extensively on plastic surgery matters. In addition to maintaining a successful private practice, he also teaches plastic surgery techniques at a prominent Los Angeles university.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, A private practice in California

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

Beverly Hills |

California

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Review Fee $800/hr

This expert has been practicing for 25 years. He is fellowship trained in Visceral Surgery and Colorectal Surgery, and he has been awarded the honor of Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. The Editor-in-Chief of a major journal of gastroenterology, he is also an Associate Editor of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum and sits on the Editorial Board of 7 other scientific journals. He has published over 185 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts and holds membership in a multitude of national and international scientific and academic societies. This expert is currently a full Professor of Clinical Surgery at a major medical university.

Attending Physician, Several Medical Centers in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Zürich Medical School

Los Angeles |

California

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Review Fee $800/hr

This highly qualified and board-certified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at a major medical university and as Attending Surgeon for a major university medical center and a children's hospital. He received a B.S. from Stanford University and a M.D. from the University of California in San Francisco. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, he finished two fellowships in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich. Elected as a Fellow to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, he previously worked in various positions for Kaiser Permanente including Director of Occupational Orthopaedic Surgery Service and Chief of the Regional Shoulder/Elbow Peer Group. He also was Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the San Jose State University Athletics program. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders, including reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and revision surgery.

Founder & Director, Stanford University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco

Menlo Park |

California

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Review Fee $950/hr

This highly qualified Otolaryngology received his medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He went on to complete a residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Minnesota and Fellowship training in Otology Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery. He is board certified in both Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Neurotology. He is a Fellow of the American Neurology Society as well as a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology. This expert has published 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and a textbook on ENT consultation. He currently serves as Director of Division of Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery and Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology at a major university.

Associate Professor, A Major University in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Minnesota Medical School

Orange |

California

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr

This supremely qualified and board certified surgeon received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins Medical School. He then went on to complete a Residency in General Surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine. This expert is fellowship trained in Liver Transplantation and Organ Transplantation. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles in professional journals and has published 17 book chapters. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and belongs to multiple professional organizations including the the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the International Liver Transplant Society. He holds a patent for the innovative use of Perillyl Alcohol in Organ Transplantation. He is the former Chief of the Division of Transplant at the University of California-Irvine and is currently Director of Transplant Laboratory and Chief of the Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery at a top University where he also serves as a Professor of Surgery.

Professor, A university in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Johns Hopkins Medical School

Orange |

California

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified expert completed her BS from Syracuse University and earned her DMD from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry. She completed a Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Mt Sinai Medical Center. This expert is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and a member of prestigious associations such as the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Dental Education Association and the American Dental Association, She received the Hands to Heart Award from the Department of Veteran Affairs. This expert has published 11 peer-reviewed journal articles, 15 abstract posters and has contributed in 1 book chapter. She is the co-editor for a new textbook on temporomandibular joint disorders, with anticipated date of completion of Winter 2017. She is the former Section Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and she is the current Dental Service Chief at a major medical center. She also serves as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at a private surgical practice. Her major areas of clinical and research expertise are temporomandibular joint disorders and mandibular reconstruction.

Chief, A VA Health Care System in CA

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry

El Cerrito |

California

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Review Fee $850/hr
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This highly qualified expert received his MD from Tulane University School of Medicine. He then went on to completed a residency in Neurosurgery at the University of California - San Francisco. He is a member of numerous prestigious organizations such as the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Neurosurgical Society of America. He is a former neurosurgeon at the University of California - San Francisco as well as an Associate Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery. Currently, he is a neurosurgeon in private practice in CA.

Neurosurgeon, A Prominent Private Practice in California

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

San Francisco |

California

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Review Fee $695/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr

This board-certified expert earned his BA in History and BS in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his MD at Universidad Central del Caribe. He went on to complete a residency in General Surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and another residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the LAC+USC Medical Center. Following his residencies, he completed a fellowship in Endovascular Surgery at the LAC+USC Medical Center. This expert has published several articles on the topic of cardiovascular surgery in many peer-reviewed journals including the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the World Journal of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Additionally, he remains active in his field as a member of many professional organizations including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Western Thoracic Surgery Association. Currently, he is an Attending Staff Member at several regional hospitals in California and an Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a major medical school in California. He also serves as the Director of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Director of the Aortic Center, and the Associate Program Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a top university-affiliated medical center in California.

Attending Staff, Multiple hospitals in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Central del Caribe

La Canada |

California

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr
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This highly qualified board certified expert has been in clinical practice for more than 20 years. Residency ad fellowship training were completed at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, respectively. He is actively involved in research and education: the expert serves on countless medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of health care outcomes and physician education, is a reviewer and editor for many prestigious transplant journals, and has been awarded in recognition for his contributions to the specialty. The expert has authored over 250 original peer reviewed articles and abstracts and has lectured at over 150 conferences and symposia. Currently, he is the Chief of Clinical Transplantation, the Chief of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation and a Professor of Surgery at a highly ranked university affiliated medical center.

Chief, A top university-affiliated medical center in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

California

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Review Fee $750/hr
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This expert is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with attending staff appointments at multiple regional hospitals. He specializes in microsurgical free tissue transfer for the management of complex wounds, breast reconstruction, and abdominal wall reconstruction. He performs aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and Plastic Surgery Research Council.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery, A Prominent LA Area University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard University

Los Angeles |

California

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Review Fee $650/hr
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This board certified expert earned a BS from the University of California- Los Angeles and MD from University of California- San Diego. Residency training was completed at the university of Southern California. He has been recognized and awarded for his clinical expertise on several occasions and often has complex revisional and corrective case referred to his clinic. In addition, he has been named in Best of LA" and "Newsweek". The expert routinely dedicates his time and talents helping patients locally and internationally through charitable organizations. Currently, he is an expert reviewer for the State Medical Board and a plastic surgeon in a thriving private practice.

Plastic Surgeon, Private Practice

Doctor of Medicine (MD), UC San Diego

Beverly Hills |

California

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This board certified expert earned a BA from Harvard College and MD from Yale University. He did graduate work in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University. A General Surgery Internship was complete at the College of Physicians & Surgeons at Columbia University followed by a Neurosurgical Residency at the Neurological Institute of NY. He did Peripheral Nerve Fellowships with Dr. Allan Hudson at the University of Toronto and Dr. David Kline at LSU in New Orleans. He is well published and has more than 30 research and medical grants to his name. The expert serves as a reviewer for several medical and neuroscience journals and has been awarded on several occasions for his contributions to the field. Currently, he is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Co-Director of the Peripheral Nerve Center at Stanford University Medical Center.

Clinical Professor, A Prestigious Medical School in California

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Yale University

Santa Barbara |

California

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This expert is highly qualified and is board certified in General Surgery. He completed a Bachelors in Science from Ursinus College and pursued a Doctorate in Medicine from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. His residency training took place at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital with a focus on General Surgery. He further sub-specialized in minimally-invasive, robotic, and bariatric surgery at the University of California San Diego. He has lectured on various topics at both the local and national levels. He formally served as a Flight Surgeon for the U.S. Navy. Currently, he is appointed as an Associate Program Director of the General Surgery Residency as well as Minimally Invasive Surgery and Advanced GI Surgery Fellowship at a renowned medical center and university. In addition, he is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at the same institution.

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Doctor of Medicine (MD), Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

California

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr
Court Fee $800/hr

This experienced surgeon is board certified and currently practices at a major medical institution in California. He has formerly held a thoracic surgery committee position, and is currently a surgical consultant for California medical board.

Surgical Consultant, A Medical Board in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Calcutta Medical College

Porter Ranch |

California

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Review Fee $800/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr

This highly qualified expert earned his MD from the University of Toronto. He then completed residences in both General Surgery at Columbia University and Plastic Surgery at Harvard University. This expert is currently a member of numerous medical societies including the California Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Formerly this expert served as an Assistant Professor in Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. This expert is currently an Adjunct Instructor in Plastic Surgery at a Osteopathic Medical School, as well as the Medical Director for Orange County Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, California.

Medical Director, A Plastic Surgery Center in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Toronto

Newport Beach |

California

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Review Fee $850/hr

This board-certified expert in Plastic Surgery has been practicing in the Los Angeles area for more than 30 years. He received his MD from the University of Buenos Aires and completed an Internship and residency in General Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He later completed residency in Plastic Surgery at UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the American Burn Association and has been a speaker in national and international forums. The expert has published 9 articles in peer-reviewed journals and proceedings. He served for 17 years as a staff surgeon at the Grossman Burn Center. The expert currently serves as a Plastic Surgeon in private practice in California. Burn injuries (residuals, future costs, disabilities, etc.) are his specialty.

Plastic Surgeon, A private practice in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Buenos Aires

Los Angeles |

California

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FAQs for General Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a general surgery expert witness?

A general surgery expert witness provides insight and testimony in legal cases involving surgical procedures, standards of care, postoperative complications, and patient consent.

In what types of cases can a general surgery expert witness be beneficial?

These experts are crucial in medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, product liability issues related to surgical devices, or any case involving surgical procedures.

What subspecialties exist within the field of general surgery for expert witnesses?

Subspecialties include trauma surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery, breast surgery, vascular surgery, endocrine surgery, transplant surgery, and more.

How can a general surgery expert witness help in a case involving surgical errors?

They can review medical records, identify deviations from standard surgical practices, explain complex medical concepts to a lay audience, and provide credible testimony.

Why is it important for a general surgery expert witness to have current or recent clinical experience?

Current clinical experience ensures the expert is up-to-date with evolving surgical techniques, technologies, and standards of care - vital for accurate case evaluation.

How does Expert Institute select its General 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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