General Surgery Expert Witnesses in New York

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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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Clinical Urology Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical Urology Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert is board certified in Urology. He is currently the Co-Director of Urology at a top ten medical institution. He is a member of such prestigious societies as the American Urologic Association and the American Association of Clinical Urologists. He is actively involved in research in addition to his clinical and academic responsibilities.

Otolaryngology Expert WitnessView profile

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Otolaryngology Expert Witness

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New York

This fellowship trained and board certified otolaryngology specialist is the current medical director of a center specializing in vocal disorders like spasmodic dysphonia. He currently practices in both a clinical and academic capacity, and is a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American College of Surgeons, where he is also a fellow.

Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology Expert WitnessView profile

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Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology Expert Witness

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New York

This gynecologic oncology surgeon is extremely familiar with the da Vinci robot, using it regularly in surgery. A member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, this expert has dedicated her medical career to gynecology and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.

Thoracic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This double board certified thoracic surgeon has has practicing for nearly 20 years. An editor of six different academic journals, this expert is widely published and has presented extensively across the U.S. on esophagectomy and other esophageal complications. He is an Assistant Professor of Thoracic Surgery at a major medical university, as well as the Director of the Esophageal Surgery Program...

Plastic and General Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Plastic and General Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery expert is Fellowship trained and highly experienced in his field. He received his medical education form some of the most prestigious institutions in the country. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, as well as a member of several professional organizations. He has been awarded multiple honors throughout his career...

Colorectal Surgeon Expert WitnessView profile

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Colorectal Surgeon Expert Witness

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New York

This Board Certified Colorectal Surgeon has been practicing medicine for more than 10 years, completing his fellowship at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and a member of the National Cancer Institute and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is a former Assistant Professor of Surgery at SUNY Upstate...

Endotracheal Intubation Expert WitnessView profile

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Endotracheal Intubation Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has been preforming endotracheal intubations since 1974 and have been teaching the skill since 1978. He was the supervisor for paramedic training in New York City prior to going to medical school and performed and taught endotracheal intubation to paramedic students and intubated on the streets of the Bronx. For the last twenty years, he has taught two advanced trauma life support...

Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is the Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, as well as the director of congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery and a Calvin F. Barber Professor of Surgery at his institution. He is board certified in surgery, thoracic surgery and congenital heart surgery specializing in valve repair and reconstruction, neonatal cardiac surgery, hybrid procedures complex...

Physician Assistant Expert WitnessView profile

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Physician Assistant Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has more than 30 years of experience in Surgery and Surgical subspecialties including General, Thoracic, Vascular, Micro-vascular, Burn, Urological and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In addition to his areas of clinical practice, he has extensive experience in governance and supervision of Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals. In...

Male Urology and Reproduction Expert WitnessView profile

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Male Urology and Reproduction Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert currently serves as the Director of Male Reproductive & Sexual Medicine at a top ranking NYC University-affiliated Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Urology at a top-ranking University. He completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and subsequently attended medical school and completed his urology residency at New York Presbyterian...

Pediatric Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This fellowship trained and board certified pediatric surgeon earned his MD from Boston University School of Medicine, and served as the chief resident at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University. He is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics' Section on Surgery. He has authored more than 30 publications in the realm of pediatric...

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology Expert WitnessView profile

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Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology Expert Witness

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New York

This board certified expert has been practicing for over 20 years. He completed his Pathology residency at the Holy Mercy Hospital of Sao Paulo and a second Pathology residency at the University of Texas - Houston prior to completing a Fellowship in Surgical Pathology at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and a Gastrointestinal Pathology fellowship at Yale University. He is widely published in...

Critical Care Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Critical Care Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified general surgeon received his M.D. at Ain Shams University. He completed an internship in Surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital, residency training in Urology at Ain Shams University Hospital, residency training in Surgery at Harrisburg Hospital, and a fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. This expert is boardcertified in...

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General Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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General Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This qualified expert completed his Internship in General Surgery at Yale University, his Residency in General Surgery at Ohio State University, and his Fellowship in Liver and Pancreas Surgery / Surgical Oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He obtained his MPH in clinical Investigation from Ohio State University and is Board Certified in Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology. He is a...

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Transportation and Subway Operation Expert WitnessView profile

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Transportation and Subway Operation Expert Witness

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New York

This subway operations expert served as a motorman/train operator for the New York City Transit Authority's subway system for almost 30 years. He is proficient in the operations of all facets of subways and SMEE equipment, including but not restricted to air brake systems, electrical systems, and full spectrum knowledge of undercarriage/body construction. He is also an expert in wayside signal...

Urology and Gynecological Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Urology and Gynecological Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert is double Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. She received her M.D. from Temple University School of Medicine, did her Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at New York University, and completed an accredited 3 year fellowship in Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and Urogynecology at the University of...

Orthopedic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert graduated Summa Cum Laude from his B.S., M.S., and M.D. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and he was Fellowship trained at Harvard University. He is extensively published with 180+ peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts, and he has been an invited lecturer and presenter at numerous professional conferences all over the world. He is an editor and...

Otolaryngology & Sinus surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Otolaryngology & Sinus surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This supremely qualified Otolaryngology expert is Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He served as the Howard W. Smith Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center from 1994 to 2013. He received his medical degree...

Pathology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pathology Expert Witness

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New York

This extremely qualified expert is board certified in pathology and has been practicing for 20+ years. He completed his internship training at Rohtak Medical College, India, and his residency training at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and Columbia University, where he also pursued further postdoctoral training focusing on breast pathology. He is a member of multiple professional associations,...

Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery Expert Witness

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This qualified expert of Orthopedic Surgery obtained his BS in Biomedical Engineering and his MD from Duke University. He completed his Internship in General Surgery at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, his Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and his Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery at the Tampa General Hospital/Florida Orthopedic Institute....

Colon and Rectal Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Colon and Rectal Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This expert started his medical training at New Jersey Medical School in Newark where he earned his Medical Degree in 1999. He completed his residency in General Surgery at UMDNJ - University Hospital, during which he participated in a year-long research fellowship resulting in multiple publications and presentations at national and international meetings. He was also voted into the prestigious...

General Surgery & Vascular Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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General Surgery & Vascular Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This expert obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from The State University of New York at Albany and earned his MD at the New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. His residency was served at the prestigious Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan where he was Chief Resident in General Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Board Certified in General Surgery, and has...

Plastic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Plastic Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified hand surgeon completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and subsequently completed fellowships at some of the most highly regarded medical centers in the country. He is considered an authority in hand surgery and regularly presents and lectures on the topic. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and...

Plastic Cosmetic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Plastic Cosmetic Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert earned his MD from New York Medical College. After completing his residency in General Surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital, where he was Chief Resident, he went on to complete another residency in Plastic Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He then completed a fellowship with a private cosmetic surgery practice in Miami, Florida. He is also active in his field...

Craniofacial And Pediatric Plastic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Craniofacial And Pediatric Plastic Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert is a board certified plastic surgeon and has years of practice in the field. He completed his internship training in general surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital his general surgery residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital, and his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training at UCLA Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship program in maxillofacial surgery at UCLA....

The Average General Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $750 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $550

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  • Deposition Fee

    $725

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $975

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

General Surgery Expert Witness FAQs

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

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

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

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

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

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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