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Average Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$650/hr
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$975/hr
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This qualified expert received his BS in biological sciences from Brown University and went on to earn his MD from Stony Brook University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the UCSF Department of Surgery and UCSF Department of Plastic Surgery. This expert specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and has presented over a dozen times on the subject. He has been published numerous times in journals such as the Journal of Surgical Education and the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. He currently works as a board eligible plastic surgeon at two plastic surgery practices in Florida.
Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon, A facial plastic & reconstructive surgery provider
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Florida
This highly-qualified expert earned his BS at the University of South Florida, his MS at Johns Hopkins University and his MD at the University of Puerto Rico. He completed general surgery residencies at the University of Puerto Rico and Wright State University. In addition, he completed a fellowship in hand surgery at the University of Virginia and fellowship in plastic surgery and burn at the University of South Florida. He is active in his field as a member of the American Burn Association and the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has formerly served as a staff physician at Memorial Hospital of Tampa and a surgeon for burns, critical care, hand, and plastic surgery at Akron Children's Hospital. This expert currently serves as a courtesy physician at a hospital in Florida and as a worker's compensation physician for hand, burn and plastic surgery cases at an occupational health company. In addition, he serves as a principal investigator and medical director at a clinical research organization in Florida.
Principal Investigator, A clinical research organization in FL
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Puerto Rico
Tampa,
Florida
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
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
This highly qualified and board certified expert has over 10 years of experience as a plastic surgeon. He holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and a M.D. from Harvard Medical School. He also finished a residency in Plastic Surgery at the Emory School of Medicine. Elected as a Fellow to the American College of surgeons, he has published extensively on plastic surgery including over 120 research articles. He currently works as Professor of Plastic Surgery for a major medical university and Chief of Plastic Surgery at a major children's hospital.
Program Director, An Academic Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School
Atlanta,
Georgia
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What Can a Plastic Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?
Rhinoplasty
Surgical reshaping of the nose.
Breast Augmentation
Enhancing breast size with implants.
Liposuction
Removing excess fat from the body.
Facelift
Tightening and lifting facial skin.
Abdominoplasty
Surgery to flatten the abdomen.
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery to improve appearance.
FAQs for Plastic Surgery Expert Witnesses
What is a plastic surgery expert witness?
A plastic surgery expert witness is a board-certified surgeon who provides specialized medical opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, writing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex plastic surgery issues.
In what case types can a plastic surgery expert witness provide valuable insights?
A plastic surgery expert witness offers valuable insights in medical malpractice, surgical error, cosmetic negligence, product liability, personal injury, and reconstructive surgery cases.
How should counsel evaluate a plastic surgery expert witness’s board certifications?
Counsel should verify a plastic surgery expert witness’s board certifications with recognized boards, confirm they match the specific procedure at issue, and check for any disciplinary history.
What role can a plastic surgery expert witness play in assessing standard-of-care deviations?
A plastic surgery expert witness evaluates medical records and procedures to determine if the surgeon’s actions met accepted standard-of-care or involved deviations.
How can a plastic surgery expert witness assist in analyzing alleged surgical complications?
A plastic surgery expert witness can review records, assess surgical technique, and explain whether alleged complications meet accepted plastic surgery standards of care.
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