Medical Legal Expert Witnesses in California

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Medical legal expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including personal injury law, medical malpractice, healthcare law, product liability, and workers' compensation. Some of the most common medical legal expert witness specialties also include forensic medicine, psychiatry, nursing care, pharmacology, and surgery. They can opine on the effects of medical negligence, improper treatment, medication errors, surgical complications, and patient consent issues.

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

This expert is a forensic pathologist with a PhD in chemistry with over 30 years experience. His interests include forensic pathology, toxicology, medical causation, DUI, DUID, industrial accidents, chemical injury, air,auto and marine accidents. He has testified / been deposed over 100 times.

Forensic Pathologist, A pathology laboratory

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Des Moines University

Springville |

California

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr
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This highly regarded expert received his MBBS from Grant Medical College in India. He went on to train as a resident in pathology at Rush University, as a fellow in hematology at Cook Country Hospital, and hematopathology at City of Hope National Medical Center. He is board certified in anatomic pathology by the American Board of Pathology. He is a member of 9 national and local medical associations and also holds positions as an editor at 2 pathology medical journals. He has 151 published articles, has written 24 book chapters, and 13 abstracts in the field of pathology and has been invited to speak in California, the United States, and at international conferences. He has received almost 2 million dollars in research grants for research regarding lymph node diseases. He has held many positions as a researcher, professor, and physician. He is currently a clinical professor of pathology and the director of pathology consultation services at a national medical center.

Director, A National Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Indian Boards of Pathology

Duarte |

California

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

This highly qualified expert earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of California Riverside and his PhD in Comparative Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of California San Francisco. A member of numerous pharmaceutical societies, he is extremely well published, having authored 120+ peer-reviewed papers and 10 books. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of pharmacology at Washington State University and the University of Southern California. This expert currently serves as an Associate Professor at a top university medical center in southern California.

Professor Emeritus, A University in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, San Francisco

Orinda |

California

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

This actively practicing, board certified toxicology specialist has assumed clinical positions in the field of toxicology and has published hundreds of articles and book chapters on the topic. Furthermore, he has also given nationally invited lectures on drug toxicity and is currently a faculty member at a major toxicology private practice.

Physician, An Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Toxicology Private Practice in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem

Los Angeles |

California

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Review Fee $375/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified environmental toxicologist specializing in mechanisms of action of dioxins and dioxin-like chemicals. After earned his PhD in Toxicology, this expert went on to hold numerous research roles, most notably at UC Davis. He is prominent in literature and as a presenter in the space. Currently, this expert is an Environmental Toxicology Research Scientist at a university in California.

Professor & Research Scientist, A University in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Heinrich-Heine University of Dusseldorf, Germany

Davis |

California

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Review Fee $125/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This qualified clinical toxicology expert has eleven years of experience in the toxicology and chemistry fields. He earned his BS in medical technology from Central Michigan University and is certified as a medical laboratory scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. This expert has been published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology and is a licensed clinical laboratory scientist by the California Department of Public Health. He formerly served as a clinical laboratory scientist at University of California Irvine Medical Center. Currently, he is a technical supervisor of chemistry and toxicology at an innovative medical technology company.

Yorba Linda |

California

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr
Court Fee $800/hr

This qualified expert has 8 years of experience in medical toxicology. He received his BS in microbiology from the University of California San Diego before pursuing his MPH at the Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health. He then earned his MD from the University of Toledo. Following medical school, he completed an internal medicine internship and an emergency medicine residency at George Washington University. He then subsequently completed a fellowship in medical toxicology at the University of California San Francisco. This expert is board-certified in emergency medicine, subspecializing in medical toxicology. He is active in his field as a member of the American College of Medical Toxicologists and the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is also involved in research, having authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and presented several posters. His former positions include emergency medicine physician at Eden Medical Center and assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Currently, this expert serves as an assistant professor of clinical pharmacology at a major California medical school, the assistant medical director for the state poison control system, and an emergency medicine physician for a California medical center.

Emergency Medicine Physician, A Medical Center in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Toledo

San Francisco |

California

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FAQs for Medical Legal Expert Witnesses

What is a medical legal expert witness?

A medical legal expert witness is a professional who provides testimony based on their expertise in the field of medicine and law. They can clarify complex medical issues in legal cases.

What types of cases does a medical legal expert witness handle?

Medical legal experts handle cases involving malpractice, personal injury, product liability, workers' compensation, and healthcare law among others.

Are there subspecialties within the field of medical legal expert witnessing?

Yes, there are many subspecialties including but not limited to cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, psychiatry, and radiology.

How can a medical legal expert witness assist in a malpractice case?

In a malpractice case, a medical legal expert can provide insight into standard care practices, determine if negligence occurred, and assess the impact of alleged malpractice.

Why is it important to have a specialized medical legal expert witness in a product liability case?

A specialized medical legal expert can explain how a product caused harm or injury from a medical perspective. They can also testify about foreseeable risks and safety standards.

How does Expert Institute select its Medical Legal 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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