Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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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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Christopher Phillip Kauffman, MDView profile

ID: 682138

Dr. Christopher Phillip Kauffman, MD

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Tennessee

Dr. Christopher P. Kauffman has over 22 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Spinal Surgery. He earned his BS from New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, his MS from the State University of New York College at Buffalo, and his MD from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine. After completing his...

Andrew James Kerwin, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 704330

Dr. Andrew James Kerwin, FACS, MD

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Tennessee

Dr. Andrew J. Kerwin has 25 years of experience in Trauma and Critical Care Surgery. He earned his BA in Biology from Augustana College and his MD from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center, a residency in Surgery at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, and a fellowship in Trauma...

John Joseph Lochemes, MDView profile

ID: 31746

Dr. John Joseph Lochemes, MD

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Tennessee

This qualified expert earned his BS at the University of Wisconsin and his MD at the Medical College of Wisconsin; he went on to complete an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee. He is active in his field as a member of professional organizations such as the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the Tennessee Orthopedic Society, and the Memphis Orthopedic Society. He has...

The Average Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $1167 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $700

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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.

  • Deposition 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.

  • Court Fee

    $1175

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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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