General Surgery Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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General Surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including trauma, oncology, bariatric, and minimally invasive surgery. Some of the most common specialties include colorectal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, endocrine surgery, and surgical critical care. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, perioperative management, and postoperative complications.

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Average General Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$550/hr

Review Fee

$725/hr

Deposition Fee

$975/hr

Court Fee

General Surgery Experts in Tennessee

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  1. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr

    This expert has over twenty five years of experience as a nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Over his career, this CRNA worked for multiple independent anesthesia firms providing anesthesia services to various hospitals across Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and Kentucky. Much of his work is done in CRNA-only rural hospitals and surgery centers. This expert has also worked as a clinical instructor at Arkansas State University and Union University in the nurse anesthesia programs. Currently, this CRNA works in a small community hospital providing anesthesia services for multiple surgical specialties and obstetrics. Additionally, this expert provides services for a free-standing GI center.

    Service Provider, Independent Anesthesia Services

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Alabama in Huntsville

    Cordova,

    Tennessee

  2. Gynecology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This expert is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was trained at the University of Toronto. He is currently actively practicing. He was formerly the associate professor of the highly regarded Duke University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has published extensively on a wide variety of Obstetric and Gynecology topics.

    Volunteer Telemedicine Consultant Doctor, Foundation Supporting Health Providers in Low Resource Nations

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Toronto

    Nashville,

    Tennessee

  3. Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness

    This double board certified, distinguished Professor of Thoracic Surgery is Fellow of both the American College of Surgery and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of multiple professionals societies including the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery. This expert serves as a reviewer for multiple medical publications such as the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He also sits on the scientific Editorial Board for the journal Thoracic Cancer and has published 35 peer-reviewed journal articles. He has received countless honors throughout his career and has been named on numerous Top Doctor lists. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.

    Professor of Surgery, A Tennessee Based University

    Master of Arts (MA), Brandeis University

    Tennessee

  4. Surgical Nursing Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $125/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $200/hr
    Court Fee
    $275/hr

    This expert is a Registered Nurse, certified in Medical/Surgical and ambulatory care nursing, and received a masters degree in Nursing Education from Tennessee Tech University. He is a former Surgical Nurse for the US Navy Hospital in Okinawa, and the Division Officer of the Same Day Surgery and Conscious Sedation Suite at the Navy Hospital in Pensacola. Currently, he is a Medical and Surgical Instructor at a Tennessee-based nursing university.

    Medical and Surgical Instructor, Tennessee-based nursing university

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Tennessee Tech University

    Cookeville,

    Tennessee

  5. General Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr
    Court Fee
    $750/hr

    This highly qualified and dual fellowship trained expert earned his BS from Stanford University and his MD from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. After completing his general surgery residency, he went on to train under two fellowships. The first fellowship was in surgical critical care at Stanford and the second was at Vanderbilt in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. As a result, this expert is a highly skilled physician board certified in general surgery. A recipient of the "5 Star Excellent Award" for his talent in patient care, this expert has been highly successful in the academic and clinical realm. He has authored over 10 book chapters and delivered over 25 invited lectures and presentations. Formerly, he held a teaching position as Instructor of Surgery in Vanderbilt's prestigious surgery department. Currently, he is Assistant Professor of Surgery at a top tier medical school.

    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Top Tier Medical School

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Tennessee College of Medicine

    Nashville,

    Tennessee

  6. Bariatric Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $475/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $550/hr
    Court Fee
    $700/hr

    This expert is highly qualified and board certified in General Surgery as well as Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery. He completed a Bachelors of Science in Biology at Loyola University Chicago. He pursued a Doctorate in Medicine at Rush Medical College, Rush University. He attended a residency program in General Surgery at Rush University Medical Center/Cook County Hospital Integrated and sub-specialized in Minimally Invasive Bariatric and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is heavily involved in research and academia. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Department of Surgery of a renowned medical university.

    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Major University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Rush Medical College, Rush University

    Nashville,

    Tennessee

What Can a General Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for General Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a general surgery expert witness?

A general surgery expert witness is a board-certified surgeon who provides specialized medical opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert reports, testifying in court, and clarifying surgical standards of care.

In what case types can a general surgery expert witness provide valuable assistance?

A general surgery expert witness assists in medical malpractice, surgical error, misdiagnosis, postoperative complication, standard-of-care, and wrongful death litigation cases.

How can a general surgery expert witness assess adherence to the surgical standard of care?

A general surgery expert witness assesses adherence to the surgical standard of care by reviewing records, guidelines, expert testimony, and comparing actions to accepted surgical practices.

What qualifications should counsel look for in a general surgery expert witness?

Counsel should seek a general surgery expert witness with board certification, current clinical practice, academic or teaching roles, and prior medico-legal testimony experience.

How does a general surgery expert witness evaluate alleged intraoperative complications?

A general surgery expert witness evaluates alleged intraoperative complications by reviewing records, operative reports, standards of care, and outcomes to assess if actions were reasonable.

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