Rheumatology Expert Witnesses in California

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Rheumatology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including Internal Medicine, Immunology, Orthopedics, Geriatrics, and Pediatrics. Some of the most common specialties among Rheumatology expert witnesses include Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Gout, and Vasculitis. They have provided opinions on the effects of autoimmune diseases, chronic pain management, inflammatory disorders, joint damage, and treatment protocols for rheumatic diseases.

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Dr. Steven Simons, MDView profile

ID: 141163

Dr. Steven Simons, MD

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California

This highly qualified and fellowship trained expert earned both his BS and MD from Wayne State University. After completing his internal medicine residency, he went on to train under a prestigious fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. This expert is active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the American...

The Average Rheumatology Expert Witness
Charges $709 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $575

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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

    $700

    Fee info

    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

    $850

    Fee info

    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.

Rheumatology Expert Witness FAQs

A rheumatology expert witness provides insight on cases involving autoimmune diseases, arthritis, and other conditions related to joints, muscles, and bones. They can clarify medical facts, standard care procedures, and causation.

Rheumatology expert witnesses are often needed in personal injury cases, medical malpractice suits, disability claims, or any case where a condition like lupus, gout, or rheumatoid arthritis is involved.

Yes. Rheumatologists often prescribe medications like corticosteroids or immunosuppressants. An expert can testify about these drugs' expected effects and potential side effects.

Subspecialties include pediatric rheumatology and sports medicine. Experts may also specialize in specific conditions such as osteoarthritis, lupus, or fibromyalgia.

A rheumatology expert can review medical records to determine if the correct diagnostic tests were used and if the diagnosis aligns with the patient's symptoms and test results.

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