Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Washington

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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. Richard William Rivera, DC, FACOView profile

ID: 5888172

Dr. Richard Rivera, DC, FACO

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Washington

Dr. Richard W. Rivera has 30 years of experience in the field of Chiropractic Medicine. He earned his BS in Human Biology and his DC from Cleveland University - Kansas City and his BA from the University of Washington. He completed his internship at Cleveland Chiropractic College Health Center, Coast Plaza Doctor's Hospital, and Valles Chiropractic Center. Today, he is a Diplomate of the American...

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Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

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This highly qualified expert earned his BA at Johns Hopkins University and his MD at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation at Loyola University, followed by two fellowships. His first fellowship was in shoulder and elbow at Washington University School of Medicine, and his second fellowship was in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe...

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Dr. Daniel Lloyd Flugstad, MDView profile

ID: 109740

Dr. Daniel Flugstad, MD

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Washington

Dr. Daniel L. Flugstad has 32 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemistry from the University of Washington and his MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine. After completing both an internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Musculoskeletal...

Dr. Paul Arthur Hans Manner, MDView profile

ID: 42463

Dr. Paul Manner, MD

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Washington

Dr. Paul A. Manner has over 25 years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine. He earned his BS in Biology from Tufts University and his MD from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. After completing his General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Mount Sinai West and McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, he completed...

Dr. Patrick Norman Bays, DOView profile

ID: 6444

Dr. Patrick Bays, DO

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Washington

Dr. Patrick N. Bays has over 33 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Arizona and his MD from the A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed both an internship in Rotating Medicine and a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Phoenix General Hospital and today, this expert is board certified in Orthopedic...

Dr. Michael Jacob Battaglia, MDView profile

ID: 703995

Dr. Michael Battaglia, MD

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Washington

Dr. Michael J. Battaglia has 19 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his MD from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Balboa Naval Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Shoulder and Sports at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Today, this expert is board certified in...

Dr. James Frederick Harris, MDView profile

ID: 955488

Dr. James Harris, MD

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Dr. James F. Harris has 16 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery with an expertise in Sports Medicine. He earned his BS in Physics from University of Puget Sound and his MD from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Today, this expert is board...

The Average Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $1167 / Hour

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    $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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