Surgery Expert Witnesses in Ohio

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Surgery expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery. Some of the most common specialties among these experts also include trauma surgery, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, and colorectal surgery. They have provided opinions on the effects of surgical errors, post-operative complications, issues with informed consent, violations of standard care, and malfunctions of surgical instruments.

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Dr. George Maurice Kerlakian, MD, FASMBS, FACSView profile

ID: 136425

Dr. George Kerlakian, MD, FASMBS, FACS

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Ohio

Dr. George M. Kerlakian has 37 years of experience in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. He earned his MD from the Saint Joseph University of Beirut and he completed both his internship and residency in General Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. Today, this expert is board certified in Surgery. Formerly, this expert served as Site Director of the Surgical Residency Program at Bethesda North...

Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert WitnessView profile

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Obstetrics and Gynecology Expert Witness

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Ohio

This expert is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was trained at at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN as well as the American College of Surgeons. Furthermore, he speaks nationally on the topic of gynecologic surgery and has earned multiple awards due to his surgical ability and technique.

Dr. Mary Dillhoff, MDView profile

ID: 14333

Dr. Mary Dillhoff, MD

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Ohio

This highly-qualified surgical oncologist earned her BS in biological sciences from the University of Cincinnati, an MS in medical science from The Ohio State University, and her MD from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. She then went on to complete her post-graduate medical training with a general surgery residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center and a prestigious...

Clinical Science Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical Science Expert Witness

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Ohio

She focuses on the clinical aspects of science, but also on quality and patient safety, which makes her a perfect fit for this case. She is a member of numerous institutional, national, and international professional societies, and has created societies as well. She has been published in medical journals and books over 60 times and holds editorial position for many medical journals. She’s...

Dr. Michael Sol Firstenberg, MD, FACC, FAIMView profile

ID: 678901

Dr. Michael Firstenberg, MD, FACC, FAIM

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Ohio

Dr. Michael S. Firstenberg has 17 years of experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He earned his BA in Chemistry from the University of Chicago and his MD from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. After completing both an internship and a residency in General Surgery at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, he went on to complete fellowships in Thoracic Surgery and...

Pediatric Otolaryngology Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Otolaryngology Expert Witness

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Ohio

This expert has been practicing for over 30 years. He is actively involved in numerous professional societies relevant to his field, and has previously served as Board Member and President of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. He currently maintains active affiliations and privileges at 3 area hospitals. He is also on the editorial board and is an ad hoc reviewer of various medical...

Dr. David Michael Powell, MDView profile

ID: 1037509

Dr. David Powell, MD

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Ohio

Dr. David M Powell has 23 years of experience in the field of Otolaryngology. He earned his BA from the University of Virginia and his MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. After completing an internship in General Surgery at Mount Carmel West and a residency in Otolaryngology at The Ohio State College of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Facial Plastic and...

Plastic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Plastic Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This board certified plastic surgeon and medical examiner has over 40 years of experience in a variety of prestigious clinical and academic roles. He has held an associate professorship and a directorship of the plastic surgery residency program at Wright State University School of Medicine, and an assistant professorship at the University of Kentucky. Clinically, he was an attending surgeon at...

Dr. Mark Kenneth Mandell-Brown, MDView profile

ID: 113805

Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown, MD

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Ohio

Dr. Mark K. Mandell-Brown has 35 years of experience in Surgery, specializing in Cosmetic Surgery and Otolaryngology. He earned his BA from Northwestern University and his MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. After completing his residency in Otolaryngology at the Eye & Ear Institute, he went on to complete a fellowship at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and...

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon obtained his BA in Physiology and Chemistry from The University of Akron, his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his MPH in Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Ohio University affiliated...

Dr. William John Schirmer, MD, FACSView profile

ID: 1185349

Dr. William Schirmer, MD, FACS

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Ohio

Dr. William J. Schirmer has over 30 years of experience in the field of Surgery. He earned his BA from John Hopkins University and his MD from John Hopkins University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in General Surgery at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, he went on to complete a fellowship in Surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. Today, this expert is board...

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Cardiac Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified Professor of Cardiac Surgery is double board certified in general and thoracic surgery. He completed Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Heart Transplant & Device Surgery at the prestigious UCLA Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology as well as a member of multiple professional organizations including the...

Dr. Barry Jon Zadeh, MD, FACC, FACSView profile

ID: 1824955

Dr. Barry Zadeh, MD, FACC, FACS

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Ohio

Dr. Barry Jon Zadeh has 33 years of experience in the field of Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery. He earned his MD from Albany Medical College and he completed both an internship and residency in General Surgery, before completing a fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery, all at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in Endovascular Therapies years...

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified, board certified, well published expert earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. This was followed by an internship and residency in plastic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. This expert then completed his formal medical education by doing a fellowship in...

Dr. Bradley Jason Needleman, MD, FACS, FASMBSView profile

ID: 205836

Dr. Bradley Needleman, MD, FACS, FASMBS

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Ohio

Dr. Bradley J. Needleman has 23 years of experience in the field of Surgery. He earned his BA from Vassar College and his MD from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. After completing his residency in General Surgery at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Today, this expert is...

Critical care medicine & trauma surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Critical care medicine & trauma surgery Expert Witness

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This qualified expert of Nursing obtained her BSN magna cum laude from Carlow University, her MSN in Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice summa cum laude from the University of South Alabama. She is an ANCC board certified acute/critical care nurse practitioner and a certified Critical Care Registered Nurse...

Dr. Michael Dingeldein, MDView profile

ID: 27816

Dr. Michael Dingeldein, MD

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Ohio

This expert first earned his BS in biology from the University of Cincinnati before completing his MD at Ohio State University. He finished his residency in general surgery at Rush University before completing two fellowships: one in pediatric surgical critical care at Northwestern University, and one in pediatric surgery at Oklahoma University. He is triple board-certified in general surgery,...

Overhead lifts and cranes Expert WitnessView profile

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Overhead lifts and cranes Expert Witness

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Ohio

This expert has been in the crane industry since 1980. His career began in overhead crane sales, before transitioning to crane manufacturing management. Prior to his current role, he was the CEO of the Professional Crane Division at a crane manufacturer where he oversaw crane design and engineering through final production and sale. He is currently the President of a consultancy specializing in...

Dr. Boris John Pomerants, MD, FACSView profile

ID: 986411

Dr. Boris Pomerants, MD, FACS

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Ohio

Dr. B.J Pomerants has 28 years of experience in the field of Surgery. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Akron and his MD from Northeast Ohio Medical University. He completed a residency in General Surgery at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital and today, this expert is board certified in Surgery through the American Board of Surgery. He currently serves as the Chief of...

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Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

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...

Colorectal Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Colorectal Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified colorectal surgery expert has 19 years of experience in his field. He received his BS in physiology and neurobiology then went on to earn his MD from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency and internship in general surgery at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and his fellowship in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon and Rectal Surgical Clinic. He...

General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Expert WitnessView profile

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General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Expert Witness

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Ohio

This expert earned both his BS in chemistry and his MD from the University of Miami. He went on to complete his residency in general surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in surgical critical care at Saint Louis University Hospital. He is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in trauma, critical care, acute care, and wound care. This expert is active in his field as a...

The Average Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $784 / Hour

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

  • Review Fee

    $550

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  • Deposition Fee

    $800

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  • Court Fee

    $1000

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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.

Surgery Expert Witness FAQs

A surgical expert witness provides insight into standard surgical procedures, patient care, and potential malpractice. They can review medical records, provide testimony, and clarify complex surgical issues.

Surgery expert witnesses can handle a variety of cases including medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and workers' compensation claims.

In a medical malpractice case, a surgical expert witness can identify if there was a deviation from standard care during surgery which led to patient harm or death.

Yes, there are many subspecialties in surgery such as cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive surgery. Expert witnesses are available for these subspecialties.

Each type of surgery has unique standards and procedures. An expert with specific experience can accurately assess whether those standards were met or breached.

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