General Surgery Expert Witnesses in Washington
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Dr. Swee Lian Tan, FACS, MD, PhD
Washington
Dr. Swee Lian Tan has 29 years of experience in the field of Vascular Surgery. She earned her BA from Bryn Mawr College, her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her MD from Harvard Medical School. After completing a residency in Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, she went on to complete a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the Hospital of the...
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Surgery Expert Witness
Washington
This expert is a board-certified general surgeon who has over 25 years of experience as a chief/director of surgery. He is extensively published in general surgery and in particular on disease of the liver, pancreas, bile duct, hernia, bowel obstruction, and laparoscopic surgery. He holds a major medical patent, is actively involved in teaching, research and serves as an editor for several...
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Dr. Layla Yassin
Washington
This expert received her BS, MS, and DDS from Damascus University. She was previously an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at the Ministry of Health. She was also the manager of the quality resource at Damascus Hospital and later held the role of a scientific dental implant consultant at Biohorizons Dental Implants. She was then appointed as the director of the infection control committee at...
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Dr. Wayne Ming Lau, MD
Washington
This board-certified expert earned his combined BS/MD from Pennsylvania State University and Jefferson Medical College. He completed his residency training in emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is a reviewer for several medical scientific journals and has authored over 110 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts. He is a member of several reputable societies including the...
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Dr. Luis Alberton
Washington
This expert received his medical degree from the University of Monterrey and completed an internship in general surgery at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center followed by a residency in general surgery at Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical Colleg. He later completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Hofstra North Shore and is now double board certified in general surgery...
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The Average General Surgery Expert Witness
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Court Fee
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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.
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