Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Florida

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Expert witnesses in thoracic surgery practice in a variety of fields, including cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, pulmonary medicine, oncology, and critical care medicine. Some of the most common specialties among these expert witnesses also include lung cancer surgery, esophageal surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, chest trauma surgery, and heart transplantation. They have provided opinions on the effects of surgical complications, medical malpractice, postoperative care, lung diseases, and thoracic trauma.

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Dr. Fawad Naeem Khawaja, MD, FACSView profile

ID: 314116

Dr. Fawad Khawaja, MD, FACS

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Florida

Dr. Fawad N. Khawaja has 12 years of experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He earned his BS in Biology from Jacksonville University and his MD from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. After completing his residency in General Surgery at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama, he went on to complete fellowships in...

Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

E-515065

Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified expert has nearly 45 years of experience in the field of surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Florida and his MD from Tulane University. He completed an internship, surgery residency, and fellowship in cardiac and thoracic surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital. This expert is board-certified in surgery and specializes in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery. He...

Dr. John Peter Pirris, MD, FACSView profile

ID: 687531

Dr. John Pirris, MD, FACS

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Florida

Dr. John P. Pirris has 21 years of experience in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine, he went on to complete his fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Texas Heart Institute. Today, this...

Pediatric Pulmonology Expert WitnessView profile

E-009654

Pediatric Pulmonology Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified expert is board certified in pediatrics with a sub-specialty in pediatric pulmonology, He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, and belongs to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Thoracic Society. He has authored more than 150 publications in the pediatric pulmonology field, and has held a number of titles in the space. Currently, this...

The Average Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $842 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $675

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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

    $875

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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.

  • Court Fee

    $975

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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.

Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness FAQs

A thoracic surgery expert witness provides insight and testimony in legal cases involving surgical procedures on the chest, including heart, lung, and esophageal surgeries.

These experts are crucial in medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, or any litigation involving thoracic surgical procedures or post-operative care.

Subspecialties include cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and congenital heart surgery. Each has unique procedures and potential complications.

They can review medical records to determine if appropriate diagnostic tests were conducted and interpret whether treatment followed standard protocols.

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.

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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