Geriatrics Expert Witnesses in Massachusetts
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Average Geriatrics Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$500/hr
Deposition Fee
$550/hr
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This well-qualified expert has been in the field of geriatric medicine for over 25 years. After earning his BA from Pitzer College, he went on to earn an MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health. He earned his MD from The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and went on to complete an Internal Medicine residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Harvard Medical School and a postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University. He has over 150 peer reviewed publications and is recognized as a leader in the field of exceptional longevity. He is founder and director of the New England Centenarian Study and a principal investigator of the Long Life Family Study and the Longevity Consortium, funded by the National Institute on Aging. Currently, he serves as a professor of medicine at Boston University and a Senior Attending for the geriatrics section at Boston Medical Center. This expert is also a telemedicine physician for ~8 nursing homes in Massachusetts and Maine, covering weeknights and weekends for acutely ill SNF patients.
Attending Physician, A medical center and three nursing homes in MA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Beverly |
Massachusetts
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What is the role of a geriatric expert witness in legal proceedings?
A geriatric expert witness provides specialized knowledge on aging and elderly care, often assisting in cases involving elder abuse, medical malpractice, wrongful death, or long-term care disputes.
What types of cases can a geriatrics expert witness handle?
Geriatrics experts can handle a variety of cases including nursing home negligence, medication errors, elder abuse, falls and fractures, dementia-related issues, and end-of-life decisions.
How can a geriatric expert witness contribute to a case involving elder abuse?
They can provide insight into standard care practices for the elderly, identify signs of abuse or neglect, and testify on the impact of such actions on an elderly person's health.
Are there subspecialties within geriatrics that an expert witness might focus on?
Yes. Subspecialties may include geriatric psychiatry (mental health), geriatric pharmacology (medication), and gerontological nursing (elderly care).
Why is it important to have a geriatric expert witness in cases involving dementia patients?
A geriatric expert can provide crucial insights into the complexities of dementia, its progression, appropriate care standards, and potential impacts of alleged negligence or mistreatment.
How does Expert Institute select its Geriatrics expert witnesses?
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