Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses

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Expert witnesses in plastic surgery practice in a variety of fields, including reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, and burn treatment. Some of the most common specialties among these expert witnesses also include facial plastic surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, microsurgery, aesthetic surgery, and body contouring. They have provided opinions on the effects of surgical complications, medical malpractice, patient consent issues, post-operative care, and standards of care in the field of plastic surgery.

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Average Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This qualified expert specializes in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, and is extremely proficient in dermatopathology. He received his BA in molecular and cell biology from University of California Berkeley before earning his MD from Johns Hopkins University. He subsequently completed an internship in internal medicine at Sinai Hospital-Johns Hopkins Hospital and a dermatology residency through Harvard University's Combined Dermatology Residency Program. This expert is board certified in dermatology and is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatological Surgery. He is also active in his field as a researcher and as an author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles. Formerly, he served as an emergency department scribe at St. Joseph's Hospital, the co-founder of Project 381, and a clinical instructor of dermatology at UCLA Medical Center. Currently, this expert is a dermatologist at a private practice in California.

Dermatologist, A private practice in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Johns Hopkins University

San Diego |

California

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Review Fee $550/hr

This expert is board certified in dermatology and completed fellowship training in dermatologic surgery/mohs micrographic surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He is a member of the Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons and has authored more than 40 peer reviewed dermatology publications. He is current a professor of dermatologic surgery and cutaneous laser surgery at a major medical institution.

Director, A university in AL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Missouri

Birmingham |

Alabama

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Review Fee $425/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr
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This internationally recognized vein expert has been practicing for 35 years. A Fellow of the American College of Phlebology and an Emeritus Fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology, he has given over 120 presentations at national and international medical conferences, including keynote presentations. He is Editor for "Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease" and serves as a reviewer for 6 other scientific journals. The Founding President of the American Board of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, this expert has been chosen by his peers for inclusion in the Best Doctors in America Database for dermatology and phlebology (2011/12), while he has been named by "Vein Magazine" as one of the 25 most influential professionals worldwide in vein care. Currently, this expert is the Founder and a Physician at a private vein and dermatology practice.

Founder and Physician, Private vein and dermatology practice

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

Austin |

Texas

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Review Fee $750/hr
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This expert candidate is an elite dermatologist who has over 30 years of experience in the field. He has won countless awards such as the American Medical Association's Physician Recognition Award, the Thomas G. Pearson, EdD, Memorial Education Award from the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Hippocrates Award. He is a member of the Dermatology Foundation, and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is currently Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at a top tier medical university.

Chief, A University-Affiliated Hospital in KY

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Michigan

Louisville |

Kentucky

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $900/hr

This highly qualified expert earned his MD from the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in Dermatology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a fellowship on Skin Oncology from Boston University Medical Center. He is board certified in Dermatology and was awarded as Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. This expert has published over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles. He is the former Chief of Dermatology of New York Downtown Hospital and currently serves as Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at a major university affiliated medical center.

Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Major University Affiliated Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical College of Pennsylvania

New York |

New York

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Review Fee $750/hr
Deposition Fee $850/hr
Court Fee $850/hr

This highly qualified expert is board certified in dermatology and has years of experience in the field. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship trainings focusing on dermatology, dermatologic oncology and mohs micrographic surgery at Columbia University. He is a member of various professional associations and a fellow at the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He has published 12+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for four renowned medical journals. He lectures nationwide and is currently an assistant professor of dermatology at a top 5 university, where he is also a mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgeon and the director of dermatologic surgery and global health dermatology.

Director, A Medical School in DC

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, Los Angeles

Washington |

California

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Review Fee $800/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr

This highly qualified expert is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. He completed his MD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and went on to complete a residency in Dermatology from the same institute. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at a Top Midwest University affiliated School of Medicine and an Attending Dermatologist at a Top Midwest University affiliated Medical Center. Along with his clinical responsibilities, this expert is actively involved in research with numerous active research projects under his name currently. He is also involved in publications and abstracts in widely published journals.

Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Top University affiliated School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Chicago |

Illinois

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr

This highly qualified expert holds a Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Loma Linda University and her DNP from University of Colorado. She has extensive experience as a family nurse practitioner and has worked in a wide range of settings including urgent care facilities as well as primary care practices. This expert has published over 15 journal articles and lectured extensively on family care and dermatology. She specializes in non-surgical cosmetic dermatology treatments, skincare and disease prevention. This expert also remains heavily involved in the nursing community through her leadership in medical societies such as The American Association for Nurse Practitioners. Currently, this expert holds both clinical and academic roles. She is the CEO and practicing NP at a dermatology and wellness clinic and has taught as an Assistant Clinical Professor and practicing NP at a top tier nursing school.

Councilwoman, A city in CA

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Colorado

Eagle |

California

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Review Fee $750/hr

This board certified dermatologist earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from Cornell University Medical College. His residency training in Dermatology was completed at Hahnemann University Hospital, where he later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Currently, he leads a highly successful private practice in NJ.

President and Dermatologist, A private practice in NJ

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Cornell University Medical College

Lawrenceville |

New Jersey

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Review Fee $600/hr

This expert, triple-board certified in Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatology and Pediatrics, earned her MD from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, where she served as pediatric chief resident. She also completed a Dermatology residency, Dermatology chief residency and Pediatric Dermatology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology, and the Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology. In addition to her academic work, she serves as the Chief of Pediatric Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery at a prominent Pennsylvania medical center.

Pediatric and Adult Dermatologist, A private practice in FL

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pittsburgh

Naples |

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This qualified expert earned his BS in physics from University of Washington and his MS in mathematics from University of Oregeon. He also completed a MS in applied physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology and his PhD in electrical engineering at Oregon Health and Science University. He subsequently entered an NIH-funded postgraduate fellowship in dermatology at the Oregon Health & Science University. After serving for a number of years as an associate professor in bioengineering and dermatology at the University of Missouri, he now directors the department of biomedical engineering at a private university in Pennsylvania.

Chief Scientific Officer, Two Medical Device Firms

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Irvine

Pittsburgh |

Pennsylvania

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This highly qualified dermatology expert received her MD from Washington University School of Medicine then went on to complete an internship at Saint John's Mercy Medical Center. She conducted her residency in dermatology and a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic surgery both at the Washington University School of Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and licensed in Missouri, Ohio, and California. This expert has published three books and eleven articles in scientific journals. She formerly served as the chief of clinical services and as the co-director of dermatologic surgery at the University of California, Irvine. Currently, she is the associate director of dermatologic surgery at a major not-for-profit medical center in Ohio.

Associate Director of Dermatologic Surgery, A Major Not-for-Profit Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Washington University School of Medicine

Ohio

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This highly qualified dermatology expert earned her MD from Yale Medical School. She then completed an internship in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a residency in dermatology at Boston University and Tufts University. She has been published five times and is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Formerly, she was a physician at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and an osteoporosis researcher at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. This expert now serves as the executive and medical director of a Boston area clinical research center and the owner of a private practice dermatology clinic.

Founder, A Private Practice Dermatology Clinic

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Yale Medical School

Massachusetts

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Review Fee $775/hr

This highly qualified, board certified dermatologist has extensive experience in his field. He completed his BS in psychology and his MD from McGill University. After completing his general medical internship at Royal Victoria Hospital, this expert went on to complete two residencies in internal medicine and dermatology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. He is a member of various professional organizations and societies, including the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. He has published nearly 30 journal articles and one book on topics in his field. Previously, this expert has worked as the director of cosmetic surgery and the laser clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital and as a clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Currently, he serves as the medical director of a prominent NY skin and laser center.

Medical Director, A Prominent NY Skin and Laser Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), McGill University

New York |

New York

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr
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This highly qualified expert earned her BS in biology from the University of Louisville where she then went on to receive her MD. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Louisville Hospital and then completed a second residency in dermatology from Baylor College of Medicine. She then went on to complete her fellowship in dermatology from the American Academy of Dermatology. She is a member of multiple medical associations including the American Board of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatology Surgery, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. She was formerly an associate dermatologist for the Dermatological Association of Texas. She is currently the founder and CEO of a dermatology and cosmetic center in Kentucky.

President and Chief Executive Officer, A Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in KY

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Louisville School of Medicine

Louisville |

Kentucky

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This board certified plastic surgeon has been practicing for over 10 years. He is the Director of Breast and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Director of the breast plastic surgery fellowship at his current institution, and has given nationally invited lectures on the topic. Furthermore, he is widely published in the plastic surgery space with numerous peer-reviewed journal articles in highly regarded medical journals. He frequently performs breast plastic surgery.

Director of the Breast and Cosmetic Surgery Program, A University Affiliated Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of British Columbia

St. Louis |

Missouri

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Review Fee $500/hr

This qualified and board certified expert has over 25 years of experience in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. He holds a M.D. from the Djuro Pucar Stari University in Bosnia and finished a residency in Plastic Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. He also finished fellowship in Upper Extremity Surgery and Microsurgery at the Christine Kleinert Institute. His interests include Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Surgery. He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Hand and Upper Extremity Service at a top tier university.

Director of Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Medical University in Georgia

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Djuro Pucar Stari University of Banja Luka

Augusta |

Georgia

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Review Fee $700/hr

This board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery expert is Fellowship trained and highly experienced in his field. He received his medical education form some of the most prestigious institutions in the country. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, as well as a member of several professional organizations. He has been awarded multiple honors throughout his career including the Reagen Fellow Award and The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons Resident Scholar Award. This expert has published 22 peer-reviewed journal articles and authored two book chapters. He serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Pediatric Surgery and is President of Saving Faces Foundation. He is currently Assistant Professor of Surgery at a major health system and enjoys hospital privileges at seven local hospitals.

Attending Physician, Several New York Hospitals

Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York University

New York |

New York

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Review Fee $800/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr
Court Fee $800/hr

This highly qualified expert is the Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery at a major medical university, is the former Chief of Microsurgery at Texas A&M University Health Science Center. He has over 70 publications in the field of plastic surgery and has won multiple awards in the field.

Director, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Stanford University School of Medicine

Orange |

California

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Review Fee $800/hr
Deposition Fee $800/hr

This highly qualified plastic surgeon received a B.S. from the highly regarded Tufts University before completing his MD from Albany Medical College. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and is currently Section Chief in Aesthetic Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at a prestigious university. Along with his aforementioned responsibilities, he is also a member of the in-service examination Aesthetic subcommittee for the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation.

Clinical Associate Professor, A top medical school in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albany Medical College

Moraga |

California

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FAQs for Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses

What types of cases can a plastic surgery expert witness assist with?

A plastic surgery expert witness can assist with medical malpractice cases, personal injury claims, and product liability suits related to surgical procedures or cosmetic treatments.

How can a plastic surgery expert witness contribute to my case?

They can provide insight into standard care practices, evaluate patient records, testify on the appropriateness of a procedure, and assess alleged procedural errors.

What subspecialties exist within the field of plastic surgery that an expert witness might specialize in?

Subspecialties include aesthetic/cosmetic surgery, craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, burn repair surgery, and pediatric plastic surgery.

Why is it important to have a plastic surgery expert witness who is board-certified?

Board certification ensures the expert has met rigorous standards in their specialty. It demonstrates their commitment to maintaining quality and proficiency in their practice.

Can a plastic surgery expert witness help determine if a surgeon followed informed consent protocols?

Yes. An expert can review documentation and circumstances to ascertain whether proper informed consent was obtained prior to a procedure.

How does Expert Institute select its Plastic Surgery expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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