Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses in California

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Hand surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, rheumatology, occupational therapy, and physical medicine & rehabilitation. Some of the most common hand surgery expert witness specialties also include carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis surgery, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, and congenital hand deformities. They can opine on the effects of workplace injuries, sports injuries, medical malpractice related to hand surgery, complications from hand surgery procedures, and disability evaluations.

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Average Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$825/hr

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Hand Surgery Experts in California

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Review Fee $950/hr
Deposition Fee $950/hr

This highly qualified orthopaedic trauma surgeon is currently an assistant clinical professor at a top ranking university in California. He earned his MD at the Israel Institute of Technology and is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma surgery at the University of California San Francisco. He is a member of several professional organizations, he has authored 30+ journal articles in the orthopedic field, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major orthopedic conferences.

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, A regional medical center in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Israel Institute of Technology

San Francisco,

California

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Review Fee $800/hr

This highly qualified and board-certified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at a major medical university and as Attending Surgeon for a major university medical center and a children's hospital. He received a B.S. from Stanford University and a M.D. from the University of California in San Francisco. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, he finished two fellowships in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich. Elected as a Fellow to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, he previously worked in various positions for Kaiser Permanente including Director of Occupational Orthopaedic Surgery Service and Chief of the Regional Shoulder/Elbow Peer Group. He also was Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the San Jose State University Athletics program. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders, including reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and revision surgery.

Founder & Director, Stanford University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco

Menlo Park,

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BS in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and his DPT in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and in Physical Therapy and is also Certified as a Clinical Instructor, Worker's Compensation Care Provider, and in Manuel Therapy. He is a member of multiple Physical Therapy Associations and has published 4 articles about Physical Therapy. He is currently a Clinic Director at a Sports and Rehabilitation Center and a Consultant at a Private Consulting Firm.

Partner and Clinic Director, A rehabilitation and sports therapy center in CA

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Azusa Pacific University

Orange,

California

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Review Fee $650/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 45 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He earned his BA in psychology from Lafayette College and his MD from New York Medical College. He then went on to complete a medical-surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Surgeons. He is a licensed physician in California. He has published 5 books, 23 chapters, and over 150 journal articles, as well as presenting extensively on topics in his field. He specializes in post-trauma limb reconstruction, including non-unions, mal-unions, shortening and post-trauma infections of bones and joints. He has been in active clinical practice for decades and has taught at some of America's premier academic medical institutions. Formerly, he served as the president of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society and the Association of Bone & Joint Surgeons. Currently, he works as an orthopedic surgeon for a private practice in Southern California and as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at at a University and Medical Center in California.

Physician, Several medical centers in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

Long Beach,

California

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Review Fee $750/hr
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This highly-qualified expert earned his BS in biology from Boston College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He then went on to complete an internship in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, a residency in plastic surgery at Harvard Medical School, and a prestigious fellowship in orthopedic hand and microsurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. Today, this expert is board certified in plastic surgery with subspecialization in a surgery of the hand. He is active in his field as a member of multiple professional societies and as the author of 15 peer-reviewed publications and three book chapters. This expert currently serves as a senior physician and as the assistant chief of plastic surgery at a large medical group in California.

Senior Physician, A large medical group in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School

Mountain View,

California

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FAQs for Hand Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a hand surgery expert witness?

A hand surgery expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving hand injuries or conditions. They can offer insights on surgical procedures, standards of care, and patient outcomes.

In what types of legal cases can a hand surgery expert witness be beneficial?

Hand surgery expert witnesses are valuable in personal injury cases, medical malpractice suits, workers' compensation claims, and any case involving hand-related injuries or conditions.

What subspecialties exist within the field of hand surgery that an expert witness might focus on?

Subspecialties within hand surgery include microsurgery, reconstructive hand surgery, congenital deformities, and sports injuries of the hand and wrist.

How can a hand surgery expert witness assist in a case involving carpal tunnel syndrome?

An expert can provide insight into the diagnosis, treatment options, and potential causes of carpal tunnel syndrome, helping to establish if standard care was provided.

Why is it important for a hand surgery expert witness to have current or recent clinical experience?

Current or recent clinical experience ensures the expert is up-to-date with the latest techniques, treatments, and standards of care in the rapidly evolving field of hand surgery.

How does Expert Institute select its Hand 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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