General Surgery Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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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

Review Fee

$725/hr

Deposition Fee

$975/hr

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General Surgery Experts in Tennessee

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This highly qualified and dual fellowship trained expert earned his BS from Stanford University and his MD from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. After completing his general surgery residency, he went on to train under two fellowships. The first fellowship was in surgical critical care at Stanford and the second was at Vanderbilt in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. As a result, this expert is a highly skilled physician board certified in general surgery. A recipient of the "5 Star Excellent Award" for his talent in patient care, this expert has been highly successful in the academic and clinical realm. He has authored over 10 book chapters and delivered over 25 invited lectures and presentations. Formerly, he held a teaching position as Instructor of Surgery in Vanderbilt's prestigious surgery department. Currently, he is Assistant Professor of Surgery at a top tier medical school.

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Top Tier Medical School

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Nashville,

Tennessee

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Review Fee $500/hr

This expert has over twenty five years of experience as a nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Over his career, this CRNA worked for multiple independent anesthesia firms providing anesthesia services to various hospitals across Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and Kentucky. Much of his work is done in CRNA-only rural hospitals and surgery centers. This expert has also worked as a clinical instructor at Arkansas State University and Union University in the nurse anesthesia programs. Currently, this CRNA works in a small community hospital providing anesthesia services for multiple surgical specialties and obstetrics. Additionally, this expert provides services for a free-standing GI center.

Service Provider, Independent Anesthesia Services

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Alabama in Huntsville

Cordova,

Tennessee

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was trained at the University of Toronto. He is currently actively practicing. He was formerly the associate professor of the highly regarded Duke University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has published extensively on a wide variety of Obstetric and Gynecology topics.

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Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Toronto

Nashville,

Tennessee

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This double board certified, distinguished Professor of Thoracic Surgery is Fellow of both the American College of Surgery and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of multiple professionals societies including the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery. This expert serves as a reviewer for multiple medical publications such as the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He also sits on the scientific Editorial Board for the journal Thoracic Cancer and has published 35 peer-reviewed journal articles. He has received countless honors throughout his career and has been named on numerous Top Doctor lists. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.

Professor of Surgery, A Tennessee Based University

Master of Arts (MA), Brandeis University

Tennessee

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Review Fee $125/hr
Deposition Fee $200/hr
Court Fee $275/hr

This expert is a Registered Nurse, certified in Medical/Surgical and ambulatory care nursing, and received a masters degree in Nursing Education from Tennessee Tech University. He is a former Surgical Nurse for the US Navy Hospital in Okinawa, and the Division Officer of the Same Day Surgery and Conscious Sedation Suite at the Navy Hospital in Pensacola. Currently, he is a Medical and Surgical Instructor at a Tennessee-based nursing university.

Medical and Surgical Instructor, Tennessee-based nursing university

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Tennessee Tech University

Cookeville,

Tennessee

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Review Fee $475/hr
Deposition Fee $550/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

This expert is highly qualified and board certified in General Surgery as well as Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery. He completed a Bachelors of Science in Biology at Loyola University Chicago. He pursued a Doctorate in Medicine at Rush Medical College, Rush University. He attended a residency program in General Surgery at Rush University Medical Center/Cook County Hospital Integrated and sub-specialized in Minimally Invasive Bariatric and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is heavily involved in research and academia. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Department of Surgery of a renowned medical university.

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Major University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Rush Medical College, Rush University

Nashville,

Tennessee

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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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