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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Daniel Lloyd Flugstad, MDView profile

ID: 109740

Dr. Daniel Lloyd 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...

Orthopedic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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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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Richard William Rivera, DC, FACOView profile

ID: 5888172

Dr. Richard William 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...

Allan Fred Tencer, PhDView profile

ID: 6733681

Dr. Allan Fred Tencer, PhD

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Washington

Dr. Allan F. Tencer has 40 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics. He earned his BEng, MEng, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of the Biomechanics Laboratory at Harborview Medical Center. He also served as an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering and as a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the...

The Average Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $1167 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $700

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  • Deposition Fee

    $1625

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  • 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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