Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Georgia

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Orthopedic surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including sports medicine, joint replacement, spine surgery, hand surgery, and foot and ankle surgery. Some of the most common orthopedic surgery expert witness specialties also include pediatric orthopedics, trauma and fracture care, arthroscopy, and musculoskeletal oncology. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, post-operative complications, medical malpractice claims related to orthopedic procedures, workplace injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system, and the appropriateness of orthopedic treatment plans.

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Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

E-677528

Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Expert Witness

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Georgia

This qualified orthopedic trauma surgery expert earned his BS in human physiology from Boston University, his MPH with a concentration in family & community health from Harvard University, and his MD from Boston University. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology at Grant Medical Center in Ohio. He...

Dr. Brent Andrew Ponce, MD, FAAOSView profile

ID: 141486

Dr. Brent Ponce, MD, FAAOS

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Alabama

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Georgia

Dr. Brent A. Ponce has over 17 years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Biology from the University of Cincinnati and his MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow at Harvard Medical School. Today, this expert is board...

Physical Medicine and Pain Management Expert WitnessView profile

E-000224

Physical Medicine and Pain Management Expert Witness

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Georgia

This fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine specializes in conservative, non-surgical care of orthopaedic injuries, including the spine and extremities, with emphasis on spine rehabilitation, functional restoration, pain management, and ergonomic modifications. He is also extensively published in his field, and has been involved with numerous research projects. Finally, he is a...

Dr. Obinwanne Ugwonali, MDView profile

ID: 14494

Dr. Obinwanne Ugwonali, MD

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Georgia

This highly-qualified expert in orthopedic surgery has over 10 years of experience specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. He earned his BA in biology and economics from Stanford University and his MD from Yale University School of Medicine. After completing his internship in orthopedic surgery from Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and a research fellowship in orthopedics at...

Nursing  Operating Room  Orthopedics Expert WitnessView profile

E-280821

Nursing Operating Room Orthopedics Expert Witness

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Georgia

This highly qualified nursing expert has extensive professional experience. She earned her BS in nursing from Lenoir-Rhyne College. In 2007, she was awarded "Travel Nurse of the Year." Previously, she has served as a staff nurse at Frye Regional Medical Center, and as a travel nurse at Holy Cross Hospital, Newman West, Redmond Regional Hospital, Emory University Hospital, North Fulton Regional...

Dr. John Irving Foster, MD, FACS, FAAOSView profile

ID: 1607320

Dr. John Foster, MD, FACS, FAAOS

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Georgia

Dr. John I. Foster III has 32 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He earned his BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University and his MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Today, this expert is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Formerly, this...

Dr. Charles Marcus Spivey, MDView profile

ID: 1867282

Dr. Charles Spivey, MD

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Georgia

Dr. Charles Marcus Spivey has 18 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and his MD from Emory University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Currently, he...

Dr. Damien Antione Doute, MD, MPP, MBA, FAAOSView profile

ID: 279818

Dr. Damien Doute, MD, MPP, MBA, FAAOS

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Georgia

Dr. Damien A. Doute has 24 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and MD from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency and fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Formerly, this expert held roles as an...

Dr. Trevor Starnes, MDView profile

ID: 33798

Dr. Trevor Starnes, MD

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Georgia

This highly qualified expert has nearly a decade of experience as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand. He earned his BS in biochemistry from Hope College and then earned his MD and PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology from Indiana University. He then completed an internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Virginia, followed by a fellowship in...

Dr. Thomas Lanier Dopson, MDView profile

ID: 416795

Dr. Thomas Dopson, MD

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Georgia

Dr. Thomas L. Dopson has over 35 years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his undergraduate degree from Berry College and MD from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center and is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Previously, he served as the Surgical Director of the Resurgens Spine...

Dr. William Carlton Tally, MDView profile

ID: 670341

Dr. William Tally, MD

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Georgia

Dr. William C. Tally has 15 years of experience in the field of Spinal Orthopedic Surgery. He earned three undergraduate degrees from Duke University and his MD from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Pennsylvania...

Dr. Thomas Lane Bradbury, MD, FAOA, FAAOSView profile

ID: 682734

Dr. Thomas Bradbury, MD, FAOA, FAAOS

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Georgia

Dr. Thomas L. Bradbury Jr. has 16 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Biology from Washington and Lee University and his MD from the Medical College of Georgia. After completing an internship in General Surgery and a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery...

Dr. Stephen Mason McCollam, MDView profile

ID: 97131

Dr. Stephen McCollam, MD

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Georgia

Dr. Stephen McCollam has 34 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA and his MD from Tulane University. After completing his internship and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, he went on to complete a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. Today, this...

The Average Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $1167 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $700

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  • Deposition Fee

    $1175

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  • Court Fee

    $1625

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness FAQs

An orthopedic surgery expert witness provides insight into cases involving musculoskeletal injuries, surgical procedures, and standards of care in orthopedics.

They are crucial in medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, workers' compensation claims, and any case involving bone or joint injuries.

Subspecialties include sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, spine surgery, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and joint replacement.

The expert can review medical records, identify if there was a deviation from standard care during the procedure or post-op management leading to the failure.

It ensures their testimony reflects up-to-date practices and standards of care. This knowledge can be pivotal in determining negligence or malpractice.

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