General Surgery Expert Witnesses in Virginia

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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 Virginia

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  1. General Surgery & Trauma Expert Witness

    Review Fee

    This highly qualified and board certified expert is a critical care surgeon. At Virginia Commonwealth University, she earned her MD, completed a residency in General Surgery and attained fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. She is a highly respected surgeon, with many peer-reviewed publications on wound healing. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Trauma, Critical Care, and General Surgery, as well as a Staff Surgeon, and a Surgical Intensivist at an academic medical center in Virginia.

    Affiliate Professor, A university in VA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond,

    Virginia

  2. General & Bariatric Surgery Expert Witness

    This actively practicing, board certified general surgeon is the current owner of a major private surgical practice as well as affiliated faculty at several regional healthcare centers. He is also extensively involved with grant funded research, and is a reviewer for several medical journals.

    Affiliated Faculty, 3 Major Healthcare Centers

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Mousel Medical College

    Virginia

  3. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Expert Witness

    This board certified expert has been practicing for over 30 years. Widely published in professional journals such as the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, he currently serves as a full Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at a major medical university, where he also acts as the Director of the Residency Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

    Director, Major Medical University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Health Sciences Antigua

    Virginia

  4. Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $800/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This qualified expert of Orthopedic Surgery obtained his BS in Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University. He completed his Internship in Orthopedic Tracking and his Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Memorial Hospital of York and his Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He is a member of multiple Orthopedic Surgery Medical Associations and has 3 Publications focused on Orthopedic Surgery Research. He is currently an Adult Reconstruction Specialist at a Private Orthopedic Associates Practice.

    Adult Reconstruction Specialist, Private Orthopedic Associates Practice

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Midwestern University

    Fairfax,

    Virginia

  5. Plastic Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $700/hr

    This expert is an actively practicing plastic surgeon in the Chesapeake Bay region. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Biology and earned his MD at the University of Maryland. Thereafter, he completed residencies in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery at George Washington University and the University of Mississippi, respectively. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and stays abreast of current trends in Plastic Surgery. He currently is in private practice.

    Plastic Surgery Section Chief, A hospital located in Virginia

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland

    Fairfax,

    Virginia

  6. General Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr
    Court Fee
    $800/hr

    This qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of general surgery. He received his AA in biology from the University of Chicago, graduating with honors, before going on to earn his MD from Georgetown University. He subsequently completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center. This expert is board certified in general surgery and holds a certification in battlefield acupuncture. He is active in his field as a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Excelsior Surgical Society, and the American Medical Association. He is also involved in research, having authored several research publications. Currently, this expert serves as a general surgeon for a hospital in Maryland and a hospital in Virginia, as well as an assistant professor of surgery at a military medical school in Maryland.

    Assistant Professor, A military medical school in MD

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

    Alexandria,

    Virginia

  7. Physician Assistant Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr
    Court Fee
    $425/hr

    This qualified expert graduated from the University of North Carolina with a BS in biology before earning her MS in physician assistant studies from Shenandoah University. She is a certified PA-C and licensed as a physician assistant in Virginia and DC. This expert has extensive experience in clinical areas such as phlebotomy, spirometry, suturing, EKGs, and operating as surgical first-assist. She formerly worked with Biologics Inc and served as the physician assistant for Dr. Patrick Correnty, MD. Currently, this expert serves as a physician assistant in general surgery for a major university-affiliated hospital in DC.

    Physician Assistant, A Major Hospital in VA

    Master of Science (MS), Shenandoah University

    Alexandria,

    Virginia

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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