Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in New Mexico

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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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Dr. Paul Morris Legant, MD, FAAOSView profile

ID: 136682

Dr. Paul Legant, MD, FAAOS

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New Mexico

Dr. Paul M. Legant has over 36 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Economics from Whittier College and his MD from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing his surgical internship, he went on to complete a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. Today, this expert is board...

Orthopedic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

E-006389

Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

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New Mexico

This fellowship trained and board certified orthopedic surgeon earned his MD from the University of Maryland, he went on to complete a Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Ohio State University. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and has served both as a private practitioner and academic clinician in orthopedic surgery. This expert is a member of prestigious societies...

Dr. Paul Saiz, MDView profile

ID: 14561

Dr. Paul Saiz, MD

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New Mexico

This expert has over 15 years of experience as an orthopedic spine surgeon. He earned his BS from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Phoenix Orthopedic Residency Program, his first fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery at Sonoran Spine Center, and his second fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology and...

Dr. John M.H. Allen, JD, FRCS, FCLM, MBBSView profile

ID: 6840110

Dr. John Allen, JD, FRCS, FCLM, MBBS

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New Mexico

Dr. John M.H. Allen has 46 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery and Legal Medicine. He earned his MBBS from Durham University and his JD from the Texas Tech University School of Law. He completed an internship in Orthopaedic Surgery and residencies in General Surgery and Orthopedics at Royal Victoria Infirmary before completing fellowships in Orthopaedic Surgery at The Hospital...

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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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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