Medical Expert Witnesses in Florida

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Medical expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. Some of the most common medical expert witness specialties also include Oncology, Geriatrics, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Rheumatology. They can opine on the effects of medical malpractice, patient negligence, incorrect diagnoses, improper treatment methods, and medication errors.

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $900/hr

This highly qualified and fellowship trained expert earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical College in Pakistan. Following this, he went on to complete a general surgery residency at University of Missouri as well as a fellowship in colorectal surgery at Washington University. He is active in his field as a member of multiple medical societies including The American College of Surgeons. In addition, he has authored over 20 journal articles as well as 3 book chapters. Currently, he is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program in addition to his role as Assistant Professor of Surgery at a major Florida medical school.

Assistant Professor, Major Florida Medical School

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), King Edward Medical College

Gainesville,

Florida

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

This highly-qualified expert has 25 years of experience as a surgeon and is actively involved in acute care surgery which includes trauma, surgical critical care (ICU), and emergency general surgery. He earned his BS in biological sciences and chemistry from the University of California at Irvine and his MD from the University of California at San Francisco. He subsequently completed a general surgery residency at UCLA and a fellowship in critical care and trauma at the University of Miami. This expert is board-certified in general surgery, surgical critical care, and neurologic critical care. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, such as the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the Association of Academic Surgeons. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of distinguished roles, including the medical director of the trauma intensive care unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the chief of surgical services at Jackson South Community Hospital, and the trauma medical director at both Northside Hospital and Osceola Regional Medical Center. Currently, this expert is based in Florida where he serves as an associate professor of surgery at a university and as a trauma surgeon at a medical center.

Trauma Surgeon, A Medical Center in FL

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

Celebration,

Florida

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This highly-qualified chiropractics expert has over 40 years of experience in the field. He earned his DC from New York Chiropractic College and subsequently completed an internship at NYCC's Greenvale Out-Patient Facility. He is a licensed chiropractor in 3 states and holds multiple certifications, including scoliosis, disability and impairment rating, and workman's compensation for low back injuries. He began his career by opening a private practice in New Jersey, which he owned and operated for 4 years. He then served as the director of rehabilitative medicine at Stella Medical Center and the medical director at Advanced Integrated Medical Corporation. Currently, this expert is a chiropractor at his private practice based in Florida.

Chiropractor, A private practice in FL

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), New York Chiropractic College

Florida

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

This highly-qualified, board-certified expert has over 25 years of experience in anesthsiology. He received his BA in biology and psychology from Washington University at St. Louis before earning his MD from the University of Miami. He then completed his residency training in internal medicine and anesthesiology at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is an active member of several professional societies and has received numerous funded grants for his contributions to post-operative anesthesiology research. In addition, this expert has authored over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts and 13 books. He formerly served as the chief of perioperative medicine, the chief operating officer of the department of anesthesiology, perioperative medicine, and pain management, and the vice chair of clinical research in anesthesiology, perioperative medicine, and pain management, all at the University of Miami. Currently, this expert serves as a tenured professor of anesthesiology at a medical school in Florida, as well as the chairman of the anesthesiology, perioperative medicine, and pain management department and the chief of perioperative medicine for a university-affiliated hospital, also in Florida.

Attending Physician, Three university-affiliated hospitals in FL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Miami

Miami,

Florida

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

This double board certified former Yale professor had over 30 year experience in dentistry and periodontology. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association and the American Board of Periodontology. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in several medical journals such as the American Journal of Orthodontics and International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. He currently practices at a busy private practice where he specializes in periodontics.

Adjunct Faculty, A FL university

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), University of Manitoba

Naples,

Florida

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr
Court Fee $650/hr

This highly qualified General and Colorectal Surgery expert is board certified. He has been selected by his peers and experts as a Castle Conolly local Top Doctor in his specialty and included in US News Top Doctors list. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of several highly regarded professional societies including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He currently reviews cases for the Florida State Board of Medicine and Medicare, in addition to his role as a university clinical associate professor.He is experienced in all types of reviews and litigation.

Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, A Respected University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

Pembroke Pines,

Florida

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

This supremely qualified pediatric hematologist/oncologist has received his medical education and training from among the nation's finest institutions. Over his 30+ years of active practice, he has been appointed to several high ranking medical directorships and academic positions, and has acquired membership at the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. He has authored more than 30 publications in the space and has participated in more than 80 nationally invited lectures on pediatric oncology and hematology. Currently, this expert is an associate medical director in private practice and the director of pediatric hematology/oncology at a major medical university.

Director, A Major University-Affiliated Medical Center in FL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Brown University

Jacksonville,

Florida

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This double board certified expert has been practicing for over 15 years. He received his Ph.D. and M.D., from Cornell University prior to completing a neurosurgical residency at the Neurological Institute of New York at Columbia University, where he received the Congress of Neurological Surgeons' Resident Award. He then went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at the Children's National Medical Center. A Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical organizations, he currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at a major medical university, where he is also the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Chief, Major Medical University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Cornell University

Florida

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
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This highly qualified expert is board certified in pediatrics with a sub-specialty in pediatric pulmonology, He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, and belongs to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Thoracic Society. He has authored more than 150 publications in the pediatric pulmonology field, and has held a number of titles in the space. Currently, this expert is the medical director of pediatric pulmonology services at an area hospital system, the chief of pediatric pulmonology at a children's clinic, and a professor of pediatrics at a top university medical center.

Medical Director, A hospital system in FL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Aegean University School of Medicine, Turkey

Gulf Breeze,

Florida

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This expert holds a Doctoral Degree in Health Science from the AT Still Osteopathic Medical University and a Master's Degree in Public Health, with a concentration in Disaster Medicine. Additionally, he is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, along with being a Certified Safety Professional. His areas of expertise are the chemistry of hazardous materials and chemical microscopy.

Occupational Health & Safety Science Officer, Ocean Engineering Firm

Doctor of Health Science (DHSc), AT Still University

Fort Lauderdale,

Florida

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Review Fee $700/hr

This board-certified neurology expert obtained his BS in neuroscience from the University of Rochester and his MD from Albany Medical College. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center, his residency in neurology at the Cleveland Clinic Medical Center, and a fellowship in immunology of neuromuscular disease at the National Institute of Health. This expert is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology, and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. He previously served as a clinical director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This expert currently serves as a neurologist at two private practices in Florida, a consultant for a neurology consulting company, and a clinical assistant professor of neurology at a Florida medical school.

Owner and Principal Physician, A Medical Marijuana Treatment Facility in Florida

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College

Sarasota,

Florida

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Deposition Fee $500/hr

This supremely qualified Ophthalmology expert received his medical degree from State University of New York before completing internship and residency at the prestigious Cornell University medical School. He received Fellowship training in Ocular Oncology, Neuroophthalmology and Vitreo-retinal Surgery from such highly regarded institutions as MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, This expert is a distinguished Fellow of numerous professional organizations including the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology. He has won countless awards throughout his career including the Senior Achievement Award for his outstanding program service to American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is highly active in the research community, with his projects attracting millions of dollars in funding. He is extensively published in his field with over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles as well as 18 textbooks. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.

Chief of Ophthalmology Service, University Affiliated Hospital

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Webster University

Jacksonville,

Florida

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Review Fee $195/hr
Deposition Fee $225/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience with Medicare Set Asides (MSA), Complex Medical Cost Projections and Life Care Plans. She is dual-certified as a Life Care Planner and Medicare Set Aside Consultant among many more with 30+ years working alongside insurance companies. She has past legal experience, court testimony regarding Medicare Set Asides and Medical Cost Projections. This expert is the Vice President and business owner of a medical consulting firm for 17 years. The focus of her company is to ensure each and every client is given the necessary actions to plan for future medical costs. Although her office is based out of Virginia, she caters to a large group of clientele nationwide.

President, Medical Settlement Firm, Virginia Beach Area

Master of Science (MS), East Carolina University

Lakewoodn Ranch,

Florida

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Review Fee $750/hr
Deposition Fee $950/hr

This board certified expert earned his BS from Allegheny College and MD from the University of Pittsburgh. Residency training in General Surgery was completed at the University of Colorado Health Science Center. He is a member of several prestigious surgical committees and societies and he has been recognized for his numerous contributions to improving patient care and enhancing resident and postgraduate medical education. He is actively involved in research, with more than 500 original peer reviewed articles and abstracts, 154 book chapters/ books, and he has presented at more than 400 invited lectures and conferences. He has served in a host of clinical leadership and administrative roles such as the Director of Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Denver general Hospital and the Chief of General Surgery at The Methodist Hospital. Currently, he is a Professor of Surgery and the Chief of Acute Care Surgery at a major university affiliated medical center.

Professor Emeritus, A University in FL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pittsburgh

Morriston,

Florida

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

This highly qualified, board certified forensic pathologist has extensive experience in his field. He completed his BS in criminalistics from Michigan State University, and then went on to obtain his JD and MD from Creighton University. After finishing his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology from the Naval Hospital Oakland, this expert went on to complete his fellowship in forensic pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. He has published over 15 peer-reviewed articles related to topics in his field. Formerly, this expert has served as the general medical officer at Camp Kisner, an associate medical examiner at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, the Deputy Shelby County medical examiner, and as a clinical instructor at George Washington University and the Uniform Services School of Health Sciences. Currently, this expert serves as the chief of the Broward County Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services.

Consultant, A private forensic group based in PA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Creighton University

Pensacola,

Florida

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

This highly qualified expert has nearly 45 years of experience in the field of surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Florida and his MD from Tulane University. He completed an internship, surgery residency, and fellowship in cardiac and thoracic surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital. This expert is board-certified in surgery and specializes in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery. He is active in his field as a member of several associations, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, and the American College of Chest Physicians. He has formerly served as a staff surgeon for various emergency rooms throughout Florida and Virginia, as well as running a private practice as a cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeon in Delray Beach, Florida. Currently, this expert serves as a staff surgeon for four Florida-area hospitals, is part of the surgery faculty at a distinguished medical school in Florida, and runs a private practice as a cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeon in Florida.

Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgeon, A private practice in FL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University

Delray Beach,

Florida

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert has nearly 20 years of experience in advanced nursing practice. He received his BS in biology from Alexandria University before earning his MS in nursing anesthesia from Wolford College and his MS in critical care nursing from San Francisco State University. The expert holds several certifications, including CCRN, CNA, APRN, and hyperbaric medicine. He formerly served as a cardiac CRNA for hospitals in multiple states and as a CVICU nurse for California Pacific Medical Center. This expert currently serves as a locum tenens CRNA in multiple locations and as CEO of an advanced nursing consulting firm in Florida.

Chief CRNA, A hospital in NJ

Master of Science (MS), San Francisco State University

Lake Worth,

Florida

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This qualified expert is board-certified by both the American Board of Preventive Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine in preventive medicine and public health. He received his BS in biomedical science and his MPH in health care organizations and management from the University of South Florida before earning his DO from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He subsequently completed an internship in family medicine at North Shore University Hospital and a residency in preventive medicine with the Florida Department of Health at Palm Beach County. He is active in his field as a member and the secretary of the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine, as well as the author of a book aimed at preparing physicians for their preventive medicine and public health board exams. He formerly served as an urgent care physician for MD Now and a part-time faculty instructor at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Currently, this expert serves as the medical director for a healthcare solutions company and an urgent care physician for a hospital system in Florida.

Medical Director, A healthcare management company in FL

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Tampa,

Florida

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

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 35 years of experience as a neurologist and specializes in spinal cord injury and trauma. He received his BS in chemistry from Florida State University before earning his MD from the University of Miami. He subsequently completed an internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and a neurology residency at Letterman Army Medical Center. This expert is dual-board certified in neurology and spinal cord injury medicine. He is certified by the American Society of Neurorehabilitation and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the International Spinal Cord Society and the American Academy of Neurology. He is also highly involved in research, having authored numerous books and peer-reviewed articles and spoken as an invited lecturer at various conferences throughout his career. He has formerly served as a staff neurologist at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, a staff scientist of neuropharmacology at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, the director of medical student education in the neurology department at the University of Miami, and the chief of spinal cord injury service at the Miami VA medical center. Currently, this expert serves as a professor of clinical neurology and the director of the spine division in the neurology department at a major Florida university.

Director, A Major FL University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Miami

Miami Shores,

Florida

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Review Fee $380/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified expert in pediatric pharmacy practice earned his PharmD at Lebanese American University and completed his residency training at Harper University Hospital and Wayne State University. In addition to being a registered pharmacist, this expert is board certified as a pediatric pharmacy specialist. Among his former roles, he served as a clinical pharmacist at Miami Children’s Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center, and Nemours Children’s Hospital. Since 2016, this expert has been a clinical pharmacy specialist at a regional medical center in Florida, where he participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical pharmacy practices within the center's neonatal intensive care, nursery, general pediatrics, and pediatric intensive care units. He also serves as an active member of his institution's pharmacy and therapeutics committee and antimicrobial stewardship committee.

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, A Regional Medical Center in FL

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Lebanese American University

Orlando,

Florida

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

This highly qualified dentist has 40 years of clinical experience and specializes in implant, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. He earned his BA from SUNY Albany and his DDS from New York University College of Dentistry. He then went on to complete his post-graduate training with a general dentistry residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He stays active in his field as a member of numerous local and national professional organizations, including the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Formerly, he was an operative dentistry instructor at New York University, attending dental surgeon at Maimonides Hospital and Brandon Regional Hospital, a dentist at a private solo practice in New York, and a dentist at a private group practice in Florida. He is currently a full-time family, implant, and cosmetic dentist at a private practice in Florida.

Dentist, Two private group practices in Florida

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), New York University College of Dentistry

Brandon,

Florida

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This highly-qualified chiropractor has more than 30 years of experience in his field. He earned his BS in Human Biology and his DC in Acupuncture at the National University of Health Sciences, where he also completed post-graduate training in chiropractic orthopedics. In addition to being a licensed chiropractor and a DOT certified medical examiner, this expert is also certified in advanced allergy therapeutics and physical impairment ratings and is active in his field as a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association. For the past 30 years, he has served as a chiropractor at a private practice in Florida.

Chiropractor, A private practice in FL

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), National University of Health Sciences

Jacksonville,

Florida

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

This highly qualified board-certified expert is currently located in Florida and has over 30 years of experience in infectious disease medicine. He earned his BS from the University of Massachusetts and his MD from Tufts University before going on to complete his residency in internal medicine at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and his fellowship in infectious disease at Saint Vincent Hospital. Previously, this expert has held many roles as an infectious disease physician at various Massachusetts hospitals and as an instructor and assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts medical school. He was the chief of infectious disease at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, and Kindred Hospital North Shore. He also served as president of the medical staff at Kindred Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as the medical director and an infectious disease physician at a large hospital in Florida and teaches medicine as an associate professor at a large medical university in Florida.

Associate Professor, A large university in FL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tufts University

Miami Beach,

Florida

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 25 years of experience with emergency nursing and forensic nursing. She completed her nurse training at Foothills Hospital School of Nursing in Calgary and later earned her BS in criminal justice at Kaplan University. She is a registered nurse and a certified forensic nurse and forensic consultant. She is active in her field as a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners and the Academy of Forensic Nursing. She spent many years as a staff nurse and charge nurse in the emergency room at several hospitals including Midland Memorial Hospital, Odessa Regional Hospital, and Scenic Mountain Medical Center. She has also formerly served as a legal nurse consultant at OEM Advisor LLC and Davies, McFarland & Carroll, P.C. This expert currently serves as a legal nurse consultant at medico-legal consulting company in Florida.

Legal Nurse, A Medico-Legal Consulting Company

Bachelor of Science (BS), Kaplan University

Fort Myers,

Florida

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

This highly-qualified expert earned his BS at the University of South Florida, his MS at Johns Hopkins University and his MD at the University of Puerto Rico. He completed general surgery residencies at the University of Puerto Rico and Wright State University. In addition, he completed a fellowship in hand surgery at the University of Virginia and fellowship in plastic surgery and burn at the University of South Florida. He is active in his field as a member of the American Burn Association and the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has formerly served as a staff physician at Memorial Hospital of Tampa and a surgeon for burns, critical care, hand, and plastic surgery at Akron Children's Hospital. This expert currently serves as a courtesy physician at a hospital in Florida and as a worker's compensation physician for hand, burn and plastic surgery cases at an occupational health company. In addition, he serves as a principal investigator and medical director at a clinical research organization in Florida.

Principal Investigator, A clinical research organization in FL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Puerto Rico

Tampa,

Florida

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FAQs for Medical Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a medical expert witness in legal proceedings?

A medical expert witness offers specialized insight into healthcare practices, diagnoses, and treatments, helping the court understand complex medical issues relevant to the case.

In what types of cases can a medical expert witness be beneficial?

Medical expert witnesses are commonly involved in malpractice claims, personal injury lawsuits, insurance disputes, and cases involving questions about medical treatment, standards of care, or patient outcomes.

What subspecialties might a medical expert witness focus on?

Subspecialties include emergency medicine, radiology, surgery, internal medicine, or pediatrics. Each subspecialty brings unique expertise relevant to different types of legal cases.

How can a medical expert witness help in a medical malpractice case?

They can review medical records, explain standard care procedures, identify deviations from accepted practices, and testify on the potential impact of these deviations on patient outcomes.

Why is it important to have a medical expert witness who is board-certified?

Board certification ensures the expert has met rigorous standards in their field. It adds credibility to their testimony and demonstrates their commitment to maintaining expertise.

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