General Surgery Expert Witnesses in Ohio

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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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Scott Edward Hockenberry, MDView profile

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Dr. Scott Edward Hockenberry, MD

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Ohio

Dr. Scott E. Hockenberry has 27 years of experience in the field of General Surgery with expertise in Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He earned his BS from Kent State University and his MD from Northeast Ohio Medical University. He then completed his residency in General Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Today, this expert is board-certified in Surgery. Formerly, this expert held roles as a...

Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert WitnessView profile

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Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness

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Ohio

This expert is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was trained at at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN as well as the American College of Surgeons. Furthermore, he speaks nationally on the topic of gynecologic surgery and has earned multiple awards due to his surgical ability and technique.

George Maurice Kerlakian, FACS, FASMBS, MDView profile

ID: 136425

Dr. George Maurice Kerlakian, FACS, FASMBS, MD

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Ohio

Dr. George M. Kerlakian has 37 years of experience in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. He earned his MD from the Saint Joseph University of Beirut and he completed both his internship and residency in General Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. Today, this expert is board certified in Surgery. Formerly, this expert served as Site Director of the Surgical Residency Program at Bethesda North...

Clinical Science Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical Science Expert Witness

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Ohio

She focuses on the clinical aspects of science, but also on quality and patient safety, which makes her a perfect fit for this case. She is a member of numerous institutional, national, and international professional societies, and has created societies as well. She has been published in medical journals and books over 60 times and holds editorial position for many medical journals. She’s...

Bradley Jason Needleman, FACS, FASMBS, MDView profile

ID: 205836

Dr. Bradley Jason Needleman, FACS, FASMBS, MD

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Ohio

Dr. Bradley J. Needleman has 23 years of experience in the field of Surgery. He earned his BA from Vassar College and his MD from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. After completing his residency in General Surgery at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Today, this expert is...

Pediatric Otolaryngology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Otolaryngology Expert Witness

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Ohio

This expert has been practicing for over 30 years. He is actively involved in numerous professional societies relevant to his field, and has previously served as Board Member and President of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. He currently maintains active affiliations and privileges at 3 area hospitals. He is also on the editorial board and is an ad hoc reviewer of various medical...

Michael Sol Firstenberg, FACC, FAIM, MDView profile

ID: 678901

Dr. Michael Sol Firstenberg, FACC, FAIM, MD

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Ohio

Dr. Michael S. Firstenberg has 17 years of experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He earned his BA in Chemistry from the University of Chicago and his MD from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. After completing both an internship and a residency in General Surgery at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, he went on to complete fellowships in Thoracic Surgery and...

Plastic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Plastic Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This board certified plastic surgeon and medical examiner has over 40 years of experience in a variety of prestigious clinical and academic roles. He has held an associate professorship and a directorship of the plastic surgery residency program at Wright State University School of Medicine, and an assistant professorship at the University of Kentucky. Clinically, he was an attending surgeon at...

Boris John Pomerants, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 986411

Dr. Boris John Pomerants, FACS, MD

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Ohio

Dr. B.J Pomerants has 28 years of experience in the field of Surgery. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Akron and his MD from Northeast Ohio Medical University. He completed a residency in General Surgery at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital and today, this expert is board certified in Surgery through the American Board of Surgery. He currently serves as the Chief of...

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon obtained his BA in Physiology and Chemistry from The University of Akron, his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his MPH in Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Ohio University affiliated...

David Michael Powell, MDView profile

ID: 1037509

Dr. David Michael Powell, MD

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Ohio

Dr. David M Powell has 23 years of experience in the field of Otolaryngology. He earned his BA from the University of Virginia and his MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. After completing an internship in General Surgery at Mount Carmel West and a residency in Otolaryngology at The Ohio State College of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Facial Plastic and...

Cardiac Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified Professor of Cardiac Surgery is double board certified in general and thoracic surgery. He completed Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Heart Transplant & Device Surgery at the prestigious UCLA Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology as well as a member of multiple professional organizations including the...

William John Schirmer Jr., FACS, MDView profile

ID: 1185349

Dr. William John Schirmer Jr., FACS, MD

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Ohio

Dr. William J. Schirmer has over 30 years of experience in the field of Surgery. He earned his BA from John Hopkins University and his MD from John Hopkins University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in General Surgery at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, he went on to complete a fellowship in Surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. Today, this expert is board...

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified, board certified, well published expert earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. This was followed by an internship and residency in plastic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. This expert then completed his formal medical education by doing a fellowship in...

Barry Jon Zadeh, FACC, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 1824955

Dr. Barry Jon Zadeh, FACC, FACS, MD

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Ohio

Dr. Barry Jon Zadeh has 33 years of experience in the field of Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery. He earned his MD from Albany Medical College and he completed both an internship and residency in General Surgery, before completing a fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery, all at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in Endovascular Therapies years...

Critical care medicine & trauma surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Critical care medicine & trauma surgery Expert Witness

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This qualified expert of Nursing obtained her BSN magna cum laude from Carlow University, her MSN in Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice summa cum laude from the University of South Alabama. She is an ANCC board certified acute/critical care nurse practitioner and a certified Critical Care Registered Nurse...

Mary Elizabeth Dillhoff, MDView profile

ID: 14333

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Dillhoff, MD

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Ohio

This highly-qualified surgical oncologist earned her BS in biological sciences from the University of Cincinnati, an MS in medical science from The Ohio State University, and her MD from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. She then went on to complete her post-graduate medical training with a general surgery residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center and a prestigious...

Overhead lifts and cranes Expert WitnessView profile

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Overhead lifts and cranes Expert Witness

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Ohio

This expert has been in the crane industry since 1980. His career began in overhead crane sales, before transitioning to crane manufacturing management. Prior to his current role, he was the CEO of the Professional Crane Division at a crane manufacturer where he oversaw crane design and engineering through final production and sale. He is currently the President of a consultancy specializing in...

Michael William Dingeldein, MDView profile

ID: 27816

Dr. Michael William Dingeldein, MD

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Ohio

This expert first earned his BS in biology from the University of Cincinnati before completing his MD at Ohio State University. He finished his residency in general surgery at Rush University before completing two fellowships: one in pediatric surgical critical care at Northwestern University, and one in pediatric surgery at Oklahoma University. He is triple board-certified in general surgery,...

Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified dermatology expert received her MD from Washington University School of Medicine then went on to complete an internship at Saint John's Mercy Medical Center. She conducted her residency in dermatology and a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic surgery both at the Washington University School of Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of...

Mark G Siegel, MDView profile

ID: 28849

Dr. Mark G Siegel, MD

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Ohio

This expert has over three decades of experience in orthopedic surgery. He earned his BA and MD from Boston University and completed two residencies in surgery and orthopedic surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as a fellowship in arthroscopy and knee ligament reconstruction at Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center. He is a member of multiple professional societies, has been...

Colorectal Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Colorectal Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified colorectal surgery expert has 19 years of experience in his field. He received his BS in physiology and neurobiology then went on to earn his MD from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency and internship in general surgery at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and his fellowship in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon and Rectal Surgical Clinic. He...

General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Expert WitnessView profile

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General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Expert Witness

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Ohio

This expert earned both his BS in chemistry and his MD from the University of Miami. He went on to complete his residency in general surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in surgical critical care at Saint Louis University Hospital. He is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in trauma, critical care, acute care, and wound care. This expert is active in his field as a...

The Average General Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $750 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $550

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  • Deposition Fee

    $975

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  • Court 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.

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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