Geriatrics Expert Witnesses in New York

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Geriatrics expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including elder care, geriatric psychiatry, geriatric medicine, nursing home administration, and palliative care. Some of the most common specialties among geriatrics expert witnesses also include dementia care, elder abuse, long-term care, falls in the elderly, and medication management in older adults. They can opine on the effects of elder neglect, improper medication dosage, standards of care in nursing homes, mental capacity issues, and end-of-life decision-making.

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Average Geriatrics Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$375/hr

Review Fee

$500/hr

Deposition Fee

$550/hr

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Geriatrics Experts in New York

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This qualified expert is board certified and actively practices as a hospital administrator at among the finest medical institutions in the country, specializing in geriatric hip fractures. He is also extensively published and pursues research in the field of geriatrics, making him highly capable of reviewing the case at hand.

Medical Consultant of the Geriatric Hip Fracture Program, Major Medical Institution

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albert Einstein College of Medicine

New York

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This highly qualified, board certified geriatric medicine expert has extensive experience in his field. After earning his BS in biology from Long Island University, this expert completed his MD at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Saint Maarten. He then finished his residency in internal medicine and a geriatrics fellowship at New York University. He is a distinguished member of the American College of Physicians as well as the American Geriatrics Society. Currently, this expert is an attending physician at a NY medical center and an assistant professor of internal medicine at a NY university.

Assistant Professor, A university in NY

Doctor of Medicine (MD), American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Brooklyn |

New York

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Deposition Fee $125/hr
Court Fee $175/hr

This qualified expert has 38 years of experience as a nurse with 20 of those years specializing in home health care. She earned both her BSN and MSN from Herbert H. Lehman College, is certified in geriatric nursing through Pace University, and is a licensed registered nurse. Formerly, she served as an adjunct professor at Herbert H. Lehman College before spending 18 years as a registered nurse with the Visiting Nurse Service of NY. She then served as a registered nurse case manager at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, registered nurse staff educator at St John's Hospital Broadway North, and as an outpatient clinical nurse supervisor at Arms Acres Inc. Currently, she serves as a home health aide educator and a home health aide staff educator at two home health care agencies in New York.

Home Health Aide Staff Educator, A home care and assisted living care agency in NY

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Herbert H. Lehman College

Brewster |

New York

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FAQs for Geriatrics Expert Witnesses

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?

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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