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Average Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$675/hr
Review Fee
$875/hr
Deposition Fee
$975/hr
Court Fee
Thoracic Surgery Experts in California
View our Expert Witness DirectoryThis board-certified expert earned his BA in History and BS in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his MD at Universidad Central del Caribe. He went on to complete a residency in General Surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and another residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the LAC+USC Medical Center. Following his residencies, he completed a fellowship in Endovascular Surgery at the LAC+USC Medical Center. This expert has published several articles on the topic of cardiovascular surgery in many peer-reviewed journals including the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the World Journal of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Additionally, he remains active in his field as a member of many professional organizations including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Western Thoracic Surgery Association. Currently, he is an Attending Staff Member at several regional hospitals in California and an Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a major medical school in California. He also serves as the Director of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Director of the Aortic Center, and the Associate Program Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a top university-affiliated medical center in California.
Attending Staff, Multiple hospitals in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Central del Caribe
La Canada |
California
This experienced surgeon is board certified and currently practices at a major medical institution in California. He has formerly held a thoracic surgery committee position, and is currently a surgical consultant for California medical board.
Surgical Consultant, A Medical Board in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Calcutta Medical College
Porter Ranch |
California
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FAQs for Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a thoracic surgery expert witness?
A thoracic surgery expert witness provides insight and testimony in legal cases involving surgical procedures on the chest, including heart, lung, and esophageal surgeries.
In what types of cases can a thoracic surgery expert witness be beneficial?
These experts are crucial in medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, or any litigation involving thoracic surgical procedures or post-operative care.
What subspecialties exist within thoracic surgery that an expert witness might focus on?
Subspecialties include cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and congenital heart surgery. Each has unique procedures and potential complications.
How can a thoracic surgery expert witness assist in a case involving lung cancer misdiagnosis?
They can review medical records to determine if appropriate diagnostic tests were conducted and interpret whether treatment followed standard protocols.
Why is it important for a thoracic surgery expert witness to have current or recent clinical experience?
Current experience ensures the expert is up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques, standards of care, and potential complications in this rapidly evolving field.
How does Expert Institute select its Thoracic 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.