Surgical Complications Expert Witnesses
Surgical complications expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on surgical complications. The surgical complications expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, Dermatology, Foot & Ankle Surgery, General Surgery, Gynecology, Hepatology, Laser Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Neurophysiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Ophthalmology.
Kari Jerge, MD, FACS
Arizona
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, EMS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Pain, Sepsis, Shock, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Pre-Hospital Trauma Care, Burn Injury, Surgical Complications, Chart R
Kari F Jerge, MD, FACS is a general surgeon passionate about providing timely, objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for a particular gift for translating complex surgical disease processes and surgical decisions into language understandable by legal teams and juries. She has achieved dual Board Certified in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care. Dr Jerge has additional subject matter expertise elective and emergent general surgery, surgical critical care (ICU medicine), and trauma surgery. Her background includes extensive experience in pre-hospital care of trauma patients including care provided by Fire and EMS services before patient reaches hospital. She has been in independent practice for over 10 years in a variety of settings including rural, private, and large academic practices. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the premier professional society of surgeons. She is also a me...
Vahe Akopian, MD
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Glendale, California
Neurology, Neurological Surgery
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Standard of Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, Personal Injury, High Risk Neuro Surgery, Functional Integrity, Electrophysiological Methods, Electroencephalography, Electromyography, Intraoperative Care, Peripheral Nerve Injury, Surgical Complications, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Chronic Pain, Disability
Dr. Vahe Akopian, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and the founder and CFO of Axon Neurology, a multi-neurologist clinic based in Glendale, CA. He has a robust private practice, managing approximately 150 patients weekly. Dr. Akopian completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, majoring in Physiological Sciences and minoring in Armenian Studies. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University, followed by an internship in Internal Medicine at Lincoln Medical Center, and a Neurology residency at Keck USC, where he also completed a fellowship in Intra-Operative Neuromonitoring (IONM).
Throughout his career, Dr. Akopian has been recognized for his contributions to neurology, receiving the Young Investigator Award for his research in IONM. His clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as headaches, numbness, back pain, memory loss, Parkinson's disease, seizures, and sleep disorders. Dr. Akopian is fluent in Spanish and Armenian, and is dedicated to re-establish...
Fawaz Faisal, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Burbank, California
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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Traumatic Injury, Nerve Pain, Seizures, Standard of Care, Critical Care, Disability, Back Pain, Stroke, Migraine, Tremor, Movement Disorder, Spine Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, TBI, Concussions, Spasticity, Muscle Weakness, Loss of Consciousness, Oxygen Deprivation, Surgical Complications
Dr. Fawaz Faisal is triple board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Sleep Medicine. He began his medical education at the University of Damascus in Damascus, Syria, graduating in 1986. He moved to California in 1987 where he completed his Neurology residency at Standford University Hospital. He then completed additional fellowships in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at UCLA. He has since served as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA for 20 years.
Dr. Faisal holds hospital privileges at Providence St. Joseph Burbank, UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. In addition he has been the president and medical director of Western Neurological Associates in Burbank since 2000. His practice has included treatment of epilepsy, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders and Dementia/Parkinson’s disease.
Kari Jerge, MD, FACS
San Diego, California
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, EMS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Pain, Sepsis, Shock, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Pre-Hospital Trauma Care, Burn Injury, Surgical Complications, Chart R
Kari F Jerge, MD, FACS is a general surgeon passionate about providing timely, objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for a particular gift for translating complex surgical disease processes and surgical decisions into language understandable by legal teams and juries. She has achieved dual Board Certified in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care. Dr Jerge has additional subject matter expertise elective and emergent general surgery, surgical critical care (ICU medicine), and trauma surgery. Her background includes extensive experience in pre-hospital care of trauma patients including care provided by Fire and EMS services before patient reaches hospital. She has been in independent practice for over 10 years in a variety of settings including rural, private, and large academic practices. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the premier professional society of surgeons. She is also a me...
Franklin W. Lusby, Jr., M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
La Jolla, California
Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery
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Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Disability, Product Liability, Vision Impariment, Surgical Complications, Vision Loss, Chemical Burns, Retinal Injury, Infections, Abrasions, Lacerations, Retinal Detachment, Hyphema, Blindness, UV Light Injury, Foreign Body Injury, Management of Systemic Illness
Dr. Franklin W. Lusby, Jr. is a distinguished ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon with a robust career spanning over four decades. Born and raised in Maryland, he completed his undergraduate education at Columbia Union College with a B.A. in Chemistry, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1974. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1978.
Following an internship at Malden Hospital affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Lusby pursued pre-residency studies in Basic and Clinical Sciences for Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. He then completed his residency in Ophthalmology at White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, in 1983, and further specialized with a fellowship in extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation at Glendale Eye Medical Group.
Dr. Lusby is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and holds medical licenses in California...
Ritvik P. Mehta, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
San Diego, California
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injury, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Nasal Injury, Vertigo, Disability, Breathing Difficulty, Dog Bite Injury, Chronic Pain, Hearing Loss, CSF Leak, Infection
Dr. Ritvik P. Mehta is a highly accomplished otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurotology, and skull base surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Facial Nerve Disorders at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He further specialized in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery during his fellowship at UC San Diego Medical Center.
Dr. Mehta is the Founder and Medical Director of California Head & Neck Specialists and the California Facial Nerve Center. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of facial paralysis, where he has developed innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes. He has been actively involved in medical missions, providing specialized surgical care for microtia ...
John M Schuberth, DPM
Belvedere Tiburon, California
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry
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ankle replacement, ankle arthroplasty, total ankle, surgical complications, revision surgery, trauma, osteomyelitis, complex reconstruction, failed foot/ankle surgery
I have extensive experience in complex foot and ankle surgery. In my career I have performed over 25,000 surgical cases and over 1500 ankle replacements. I have published extensively on a wide variety of subject involving foot and ankle surgery (128 publications) and lectured all over the world on Foot and Ankle surgery. Please refer to my most recent CV for details.
I have served as Editor in Chief for the Journal of Foot and Surgery for 7 years and Editor in Chief of Foot and Ankle Specialist for 6 years.
Former Chair of Board- American Academy of Foot and Ankle Osteosynthesis
Former Course Chair-AO Podiatric Course
Past President, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 1998-1999
Board of Directors, ACFAS, 1992-2000
Past Chair; Outcomes Research Committee, ACFAS
Past Chair; Clinical Research; Research Fellowships, ACFAS
Past Chair, Preferred Practice Guidlines; Hallux Valgus
Past Chair, Preferred Practice Guidlines; Ankle Sprain, Instability
Former Member Ankle/Reco...
Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS
Santa Barbara, California
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Emergency General Surgery, Hemorrhage, Peritonitis, Surgical Complications, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectum Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS is dual board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care with additional subspecialty certification in Neurocritical Care. He is the Associate Trauma Medical Director at the only American College of Surgeons verified Level-1 Trauma Center between the LA and Bay areas. He has held numerous hospital leadership positions, and has extensive experience in Trauma Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement. He is full time General Surgery Residency Teaching Faculty, is well-published, and is active in clinical research on a wide range of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Critical Care topics. He is passionate about providing his patients with the highest standards of care, and brings these same rigorous standards to malpractice case review for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has extensive experience and expertise in Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, and General Surgery. CV and references...
Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng
West Hartford, Connecticut
Trauma Surgery, General Surgery
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Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care, Appendicitis, Spleen Trauma, Bowel Surgery, Hernia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sepsis, Surgical complications
Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng is an Acute Care Surgeon in active practice for over 10 years. As the Trauma Medical Director and Chief of Acute Care Surgery he brings expertise in Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Elefant trained at the prestigious Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore and is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Prior to his medical career he studied mathematics and physics, and obtained a Master’s degree from Columbia University in Biomedical Engineering. This training in seemingly diverse fields allows Dr. Elefant to synthesize information in his expert opinion work and convey the complex medical information in a simple, easy to understand manner. Additionally, Dr. Elefant is actively involved i...
Angel E Alsina, MD FACS FAASLD
Liver transplant and liver causation expert
Tampa, Florida
General Surgery, Hepatology
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Liver Transplantation, Bile duct injuries, Portal Hypertension, Hepatitis C, Chronic Liver Disease, Organ Transplantation, Organ Donation, Liver Failure, Liver Oncology, Liver Cancer, Surgical complications, Correctional Medicine of liver diseases and hepatitis C, Drug-induced liver injuries
Trained at Harvard Department of Surgery, New England Deaconess program in Hepato-Biliary Surgery, liver surgery, and Liver Transplantation.
American Board of Surgery certified. Fellow designation by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases ( AASLD).
Collaborative Professor at University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine.
Real world experience:
• 24 years of hepato-biliary (liver) surgery and liver transplantation experience at a tertiary care, 1,010 bed teaching hospital.
• Broad skills in general surgery, liver surgery, transplantation, hepatology , and hepato-oncology (liver cancer).
• Directed liver transplantation and cancer programs for total of 20 years
• Experienced in Hepatitis C. Principal investigator in Hepatitis C trials that resulted in drug approval.
• Managed immunosuppression treatments long term in over 1,000 liver transplant recipients.
• Leader of a multi-disciplinary liver cancer team. Conducted oncologic treatments at s...
Gerald R. Harpel, MD
Medical Consulting
Lexington, Kentucky
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology
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OB Complications, Gynecology Complications, Surgical Complications, Medical Malpractice, Medical Record Keeping
Board Certified OB/GYN. Well-versed in standard-of-care issues referenced to obstetric and gynecology, involving surgical complications. Fellowship in ACOG, ACS. ICS. Expert chart review, Depositions, Court Room Testimony. I am available for either plaintiff or defense cases. I have attended SEAK’s course on Expert Witnessing.
Thomas Chasse, MD, FACS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Augusta, Maine
Otolaryngology, Otology
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Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Chemical Exposure, Exposure to Loud Noise, Repetitive Strain, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injuries, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Chronic Ear Infections, Vertigo, Breathing Difficulty
Dr. Thomas Chassé is an accomplished Otolaryngologist/ENT Surgeon with over 42 years of experience in both academic and community settings across urban and rural America, as well as internationally. He specializes in diagnosing and treating ear pain, ear drainage, hearing loss, nasal and sinus concerns, and throat issues such as voice changes, swallowing problems, and neck masses.
Dr. Chassé has held numerous academic positions, including Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He also served as a Rural Proctor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Chassé has been an Otolaryngology Consultant for several telehealth and virtual care providers, including SITKA Medical Associates (in the U.S.) and Docspert (International). He is an expert reviewer for the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, Expert IQ, Expedient M...
Eric D Lederman, MD, FASCRS
Tyringham, Massachusetts
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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Colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis, anastomotic leak, bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, surgical complications, hemorrhoids, anal fissure, fistula, laparoscopy, robotic, minimally invasive, transanal
Dr Lederman is Board Certified in General Surgery and his subspecialty field of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and he is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. For 22 years, he was in a busy private colorectal surgery practice in St. Louis, MO with a focus on minimally invasive colorectal surgery. This included robotic surgery with the da Vinci robot (starting in 2009), laparoscopic surgery, and advanced transanal techniques to treat benign and malignant colorectal diseases. He has broad experience with colorectal cancer, complicated diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bowel obstructions, as well as anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, prolapse and fecal incontinence. He has over 20 years experience as an expert witness, both for defense and plaintiffs, providing review, consultation, and testimony both at deposition and trial. He is currently retired from full-time surgical practice, but continues to assist on surgical ca...
Akram Alashari, MD
Saginaw, Michigan
General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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Trauma surgery, Personal Injury, Traumatic Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Critical Care, Intensive Care, Motor vehicle collision, Abdominal surgery, Surgical complications, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal pain, Gallbladder, Appendix, Intestines, Colon, Wounds
Board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Active clinical practice with a decade of experience. Fellowship-trained trauma surgeon. Trauma Medical Director and Department of Surgery Chair of ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center. Active clinical practice includes elective general surgery, emergency general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care.
Assistant Professor of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care. Course Director for Advanced Trauma Life Support.
Experienced healthcare speaker with presentations at national medical conferences.
Active clinical practice includes the following:
-Elective general surgery (examples: gallbladder removal, hernia repair)
-Emergency general surgery (examples: appendicitis, bowel perforation, bowel obstruction, internal bleeding)
-Trauma surgery (examples: motor vehicle collisions, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, falls)
-Critical care (examples: head injury, respiratory failure, need for intensive care)
Clerkship Director for m...
Patricia A Penkoske, MD
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
Critical Care Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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pediatric cardiac surgery, pediatric critical care, trauma, burns, sepsis, shock, peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysms, surgical infections, surgical complications, ecmo, ventricular assist devices, transplantation, surgical ethics, pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis
After completing Washington University School of Medicine, and training in general, cardiothoracic, and pediatric cardiac surgery, I embarked upon an academic career in cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, and critical care.
I am the author of many peer reviewed journal articles and abstracts and have presented at national and international meetings. I have participated in teaching and research in the medical school environment.
My expert witness experience has been in the fields of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, both adult and pediatric, and also in the area of critical care.
Marcin A Jankowski, DO, MBA, CPE, FACS, FACOS, CHSE, CPHQ
Mays Landing, New Jersey
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Concussion, Abdominal Pain, General Surgery, Colon Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sports Injury, Sepsis, Brain Death, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pre-hospital Care, Burn Injury, Standard of Care, Surgical Complications, Chart Rev
I am a Trauma Surgeon, Surgical Critical Care Intensivist and a General Surgeon. I am double board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and have over 15 years of clinical Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and General/Emergency Surgery experience.
I currently serve as Vice Chair for Surgical Quality, Patient Safety and Performance Improvement for the Department of Surgery. Over the years, I have served as Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care (and Trauma Program Medical Director) at two different Trauma Centers. I have significant clinical and administrative leadership experience and have lead numerous peer and quality group review committees and group case reviews. I have significant experience in reviewing and evaluating surgical cases for complications, errors, appropriate management and care as well as serving as an expert witness in numerous medical-legal cases.
I have a breadth of experience in graduate and undergraduate medical education and have also ...
Joseph R Zerbo, DO
Linwood, New Jersey
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Spine Injury, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Surgical Complications, Spine Fracture, Radiculopathy, Spinal Instrumentation, Spine Infection, Cervical Fusim, Discography
Board Certified AOBOS, Pravate Practice since 1988, member North American Spine Society 1999
Roger S Lash, MD
White Plains, New York
Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology, Cataract, Cataract Surgery, Surgical Complication, Eye Surgery Complications
Ophthalmology, Cataract and anterior segment surgery, cataract and other eye surgery complications
Mala A Freeman-Kwaku, MD
OB/GYN Physician Expert Witness
MFK Advising Group, LLC
Charlotte , North Carolina
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology
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Hysteroscopy, Shoulder dystocia, Postpartum hemorrage, Surgical complications, Fibroids, Hormone management, Fetal tracing, Cesarean section
Dr. Mala Freeman-Kwaku is the lead physician at Arboretum Gynecology. Formally Arboretum Obstetrics and Gynecology, she has practiced medicine for the past 22 years. She has a special interest in the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, and menopausal symptoms.
She had practiced for 20 years with two other physician partners, providing obstetric and gynecologic care for the women of the Charlotte, North Carolina area. She recently transitioned to Gynecology only from a group physician practice to a more intimate healthcare environment, working with another physician and a nurse practitioner. She has cared for many of her patients for the past 22 years. She provides obstetrical care for the women of the greater Charlotte area in her role as a laborist for the Atrium Healthcare system and as an obstetrical locums physician traveling to meet the needs of other communities.
She attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia- both for ...
Mala A Freeman-Kwaku, MD
OB/GYN Physician Expert Witness
MFK Advising Group, LLC
South Carolina
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology
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Hysteroscopy, Shoulder dystocia, Postpartum hemorrage, Surgical complications, Fibroids, Hormone management, Fetal tracing, Cesarean section
Dr. Mala Freeman-Kwaku is the lead physician at Arboretum Gynecology. Formally Arboretum Obstetrics and Gynecology, she has practiced medicine for the past 22 years. She has a special interest in the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, and menopausal symptoms.
She had practiced for 20 years with two other physician partners, providing obstetric and gynecologic care for the women of the Charlotte, North Carolina area. She recently transitioned to Gynecology only from a group physician practice to a more intimate healthcare environment, working with another physician and a nurse practitioner. She has cared for many of her patients for the past 22 years. She provides obstetrical care for the women of the greater Charlotte area in her role as a laborist for the Atrium Healthcare system and as an obstetrical locums physician traveling to meet the needs of other communities.
She attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia- both for ...
Brent S Jewett, MD
Trauma & Surgical Critical Care
RML Consulting LLC
Charleston, South Carolina
Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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Trauma Surgery, Emergency Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, Laparoscopy, Bowel Injury, Mechanism of Injury, Trauma Care, Cholecystectomy, Appendix Surgery, Surgical Error, Pre-hospital Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Surgery, Abdominal Pain, Surgical Complications, Sepsis
▪ Practice at Trident Medical Center
▪ Chairman of Surgery 2021 - Present
▪ Member of Medical Executive committee 2021 - Present
▪ Member of Credentialing committee 2021 - present
▪ Member of PPEC 2021 - present
Board Certification
General Surgery – 2015-Present
Surgical Critical Care – 2016-Present
ATLS instructor - Dec 2022
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Advanced Cardiac Lift Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Fellow of the American College of Surgery - 2018
DaVinci Robotic Certification – 2014
Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) - 2014
Jordan Amadio, MD, MBA
University Prof Neurosurgeon - Spine/Trauma Expert
University of Texas - Austin
Austin, Texas
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Spine surgery, Degenerative spine, Neuro-trauma, Neurosurgery, Spine trauma, Spinal fusion, Back pain, Neck pain, Motor vehicle accidents, Surgical complications, Minimally invasive surgery, Neurostimulation, Head trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subdural hematoma, Concussion, Brain surgery
I am a U.S. board certified neurosurgeon with over 15 years of experience treating patients at some of the nation's busiest Level 1 and Level 2 trauma centers, as well as elective patients requiring brain surgery or complex/ minimally invasive spine surgery. I am on faculty in the Neurosurgery Department at the University of Texas at Austin, where I teach residents the nuances of trauma neurosurgery and conduct research on new types of robotic spine surgery instrumentation. I maintain a high-volume clinical practice spanning both spine and brain surgery, for both degenerative and traumatic conditions. I am a sought-after consultant and expert in the medical device industry and have numerous peer-reviewed publications and patents. For the past 6 years, I have been fortunate to serve as a medicolegal expert in numerous cases. I am a member in good standing of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurologic...
Howard K Steinman, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Mohs & Dermatologic Surgery; Cosmetic Dermatology
Lewisville, Texas
Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery
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Mohs surgery, skin cancer, skin surgery, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, scars, wound reconstruction, surgical complications, skin cancer misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, botulinum injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments
Dr. Steinman is a board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and cosmetic dermatologist with more than 40 years of clinical experience. He has been retained to review over 50 cases and has participated in nine depositions and six court testimonies since 1992 for both plaintiffs and defendants. Dr. Steinman has experience reviewing adverse events related to Mohs surgery, skin cancers, surgical complications, misdiagnoses, delayed diagnoses, liquid nitrogen treatment, chemical peels, laser, blepharoplasty, chemical burns, domestic violence scars, and criminal violence scars.
He received the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation for dedication as an educator of excellence of Mohs surgery. Also in 2024, he was appointed an Honorary Lifetime Fellow with Distinction by the American Society for Mohs Surgery.
He retired from full-time clinical practice in 2022, but still provides expert witness services and teaches dermatology surgery to reside...
Aimee E. Gough, MD
Wyoming Surgical Associates
Casper, Wyoming
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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Colon Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Rectal Cancer, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fistula, Anastomotic Leak, Surgical Complications, IBD, Bowel Obstruction, Colonoscopy, Low Anterior Resection, Colon Cancer, Ostomy, Hernia, Appendix, Gallbladder, Adhesions, Fistula
Dr. Aimee Gough is board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery as well as General Surgery and has been in independent practice for over five years. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, a clinical instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and an ATLS instructor.
She maintains a busy private practice where she practices both colorectal surgery and general surgery (including trauma) - with a focus on minimally invasive surgical care (robotic and laparoscopic) for diseases of the colon and rectum. She also cares for patients with anorectal and pelvic floor disorders. As the only board-certified colon and rectal surgeon in her state, she routinely sees complex patients, inherits and manages complication, and undertakes re-do operations. With experience in medical education and public speaking, Dr. Gough communicates effectively and excels at conveying complicated medical topics in a c...