Gallbladder Expert Witnesses

Gallbladder 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 gallbladder. The gallbladder expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Bariatric Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Radiology, Trauma Surgery, and Wound Care.

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Eric vanSonnenberg, MD

Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology

University of Arizona College of Medicine

Cave Creek, Arizona
Radiology, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - Interventional Radiology, abscess, biliary, kidney, cancer, Ablation, stones, gallbladder, chest x-rays, CT scans, pancreatitis, complications, liver, post operative complications, ultrasound
Board Certified in both Internal Medicine & Radiology Harvard trained Extensive medical malpractice experience Extensive publication & lecturing experience Current or previous academic medical faculty member at: Harvard, UCSD, UCLA, University of Texas, University of Arizona
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Adeel A Shamim, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM (Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2022-2026)

General, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery Expert.

Fort Smith, Arkansas
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Hernia, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Post-op Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Weight Loss Surgery, Gallbladder, Revisional Surgery, Lap Band, Intestine/Colon, Bowel injury, Sepsis/Surgical infection, Hiatal Hernia, Solid Organ, GERD/Fundoplication, Endoscopy
Dr. Shamim is double board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He has extensive formal training in general surgery, minimally invasive, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and endoscopic procedures. Since 2022, Dr. Shamim has been consistently recognized by his peers as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Surgery. Dr. Shamim earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University, Pakistan’s premier medical institution, where he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. He completed his general surgery internship at the University of Florida, followed by a general surgery residency at Howard University, during which he consistently scored above the 96th percentile on standardized surgical training examinations. He subsequently completed a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic, and bariatric surgery at St...
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Meyer N. Solny, MD, FACG, AGAF

Gastroenterology-Cornell Faculty-Active Practice

Florida
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, gastrointestinal endoscopy, internal medicine, colonoscopy, colorectal, esophagus, gallbladder, intestines, pancreas, colon cancer, GERD, colitis, perforations, ischemic bowel, GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s, mesenteric ischemia, IBD, Reflux
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy specialist, Columbia and Cornell trained clinician, with an active Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology practice for the past 30+ years, on staff at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell College of Medicine. Experienced as a medico-legal consultant and expert witness for both plaintiff and defense.
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Kenneth A Larson, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FABOM

Center for Advanced Surgical Care

Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Hernia, Gallbladder, Mesh, Lap Band, Colon, Intestine, Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Abdominal Surgery, Surgical Infection
Dr. Larson is a board-certified general surgeon with an active clinical practice in south Florida since 2004. He has a subspecialty interest in bariatric surgery and regularly performs over 500 general surgery procedures annually in addition to over 125 bariatric (weight loss) surgery procedures annually. Dr. Larson is the medical director for a nationally recognized center of excellence in bariatric surgery and maintains a faculty appointment with the University of Miami. He has been reviewing medicolegal cases since 2008 and has recent and ongoing experience with case reviews, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony.
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Allyson Sterling

Northwest Surgical Advising

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
General Surgery, Wound Care - Rural Surgery, Hernias, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Gallbladder, Wound Care, Resource Limited, Critical Access, Appendectomy, Safe Surgery Checklist
Allyson Sterling is a Board Certified General Surgeon practicing for over a decade in multiple hospital settings, gaining a breadth of experience in surgical care from mid-sized suburban settings to critical access, remote facilities. Her practice has focused on delivering excellent quality care in limited resource settings with the intention of keeping appropriate care as close to home as possible. Dr. Sterling has championed the WHO Safe Surgery Checklist in her hospital settings and fosters collaborative care teams to enhance safety and communication in the operating room and the hospital. Dr. Sterling received her BA from Wake Forest University, studied at the University of Virginia and earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. She completed her internship and residency in General Surgery at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Sterling is Board Certified in General Surgery and is a Fello...
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Marcie Feinman, MD, MEHP, FACS

General/Trauma Surgeon - Master educator

Ellicott City, Maryland
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - critical care, hernia, gallbladder, education, workman's comp, MVC, laparoscopy, robotic surgery, groin hernia, ventral hernia, motor vehicle collision
I completed medical school at the George Washington University, residency training in general surgery at New York Medical College and Fellowship training in both trauma surgery and surgical critical care at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I joined the staff at Sinai Hospital in 2014 and currently hold the positions of Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery, Division Chief for Acute Care Surgery, Program Director for the general surgery residency and Associate Designated Institutional Official, overseeing all graduate medical education programs. In these roles I have been instrumental in shaping the training program for our future surgeons as well as overseeing all the operations for trauma surgery, surgical critical care and emergency general surgery. I have also completed a Masters in Education, as well as a Professional Coaching Certification. I have received several teaching awards, including the Parker J Palmer Courage to Teach award from the ACGME. In addition, several years ago ...
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Akram Alashari, MD, FACS, CPE

Saginaw, Michigan
General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - 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
Dual 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. Associate Professor of Surgery - 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)
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Meyer N. Solny, MD, FACG, AGAF

Gastroenterology-Cornell Faculty-Active Practice

New York, New York
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, gastrointestinal endoscopy, internal medicine, colonoscopy, colorectal, esophagus, gallbladder, intestines, pancreas, colon cancer, GERD, colitis, perforations, ischemic bowel, GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s, mesenteric ischemia, IBD, Reflux
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy specialist, Columbia and Cornell trained clinician, with an active Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology practice for the past 30+ years, on staff at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell College of Medicine. Experienced as a medico-legal consultant and expert witness for both plaintiff and defense.
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Gregory R Semon, DO, FACS, FACOS

Triple Board Certified Surgeon / Assoc Professor

Oakwood, Ohio
General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Critical Care Surgery, Chest Wall Injury, Rib Fractures, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Small Bowel, Colon, Gallbladder, Appendix, Hernia, Shock, Hemorrhage, Coagulopathy, Sepsis, Infections, Complications, Quality, Neurocritical Care
Dr. Gregory Semon is a distinguished surgeon who currently serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He practices general surgery, trauma surgery, critical care, and burn surgery at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, which is a Level 1 Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Semon hold three board certifications in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care. He additionally holds a certificate in Acute Care Surgery from the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. He completed his surgical training at Ohio University/Kettering Health Network in Dayton, OH and his surgical critical care and acute care surgery fellowships at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, FL. In addition to his clinical and academic duties, Dr. Semon holds multiple administrative roles, including serving as Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital. He also wor...
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Ritha Belizaire, MD FACS FASCRS

General, colorectal and minimally invasive surgeon

Houston Community Surgical

Houston, Texas
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - colonoscopy, GI surgery, proctology, pelvic surgery, robotic surgery, colon cancer, rectal cancer, Diverticulitis, Appendectomy, minimally invasive surgery, intestine, colon, rectum, Gallbladder, Cholecystectomy , Appendix, Colostomy, Ileostomy
Dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in the Houston area. I am an assistant professor of surgery and owner of my solo general and colorectal surgery practice. Extensive experience in academic surgery (OH, NY and TX), resident and medical student education and serving low income/under resourced communities. I take care of patients with disorders of the gallbladder, small bowel, appendix, benign skin and soft tissue, colon, rectum and anus. I am certified in robotic surgery and perform colonoscopy as part of my practice.
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Michael J. Barker, MD

Experienced Bariatric & General Surgeon

MJ Barker Consulting

Henrico, Virginia
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Sleeve, Revision, Conversion, Endoscopy, Gastric Balloon, Morbid Obesity, Lap Band, Vitamin Deficiencies, Wernicke’s, Laparoscopy, Hernia, Gallbladder, Cholecystectomy, Foregut Surgery, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication
Michael Barker, MD, FACS, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified general surgeon who specializes in Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and SUNY Brooklyn College of Medicine, and also completed a Fellowship in Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgery at East Carolina University. Dr. Barker spent 16 years on Active Duty in the Navy, where he made multiple overseas deployments and was Director of the largest Bariatric Surgery program within the Department of Defense. He continues his military service in the Navy Reserve where he has held a number of clinical and executive positions, including Advisor to the Surgeon General of the Navy regarding General Surgery and member of the Medical Executive Committee. Dr. Barker is currently the Medical Director of the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System Bariatric Surgery Program and Director of the Operating Room at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He maintains an active practi...
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Paul B. Warfield, MD, AGAF

Paul B. Warfield, MD, PLLC

Moses Lake, Washington
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Colon Cancer, Liver Disease, ERCP, Diseases of the Pancreas, Intestines, Stomach, Esophagus, Gall Bladder, and Bile Ducts, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC, 2018-2019. Board-Certified in Gastroenterology. Johns Hopkins and University of Chicago trained clinician with 30 years practice experience and research experience in clinical trials. Served on the Boards of Directors of two large physician groups. Selected as an AGA fellow February, 2020.
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Mohit Girotra, MD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Interventional Gastroenterologist - Associate Prof

Swedish Medical Center

Seattle, Washington
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, Advanced Endoscopy, Pancreas Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, GI complications, Hepatology, Interventional GI, GI Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Gallbladder, ERCP, GI Oncology, GI surgery, Crohn's Disease, Liver disease, EUS, Stents, Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, Perforation
Dr. Mohit Girotra is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic/Interventional Endoscopist at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle WA. He is also Associate Professor at the Washington State University/Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine, WA. Prior to this, he was an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, in Miami, Florida. Dr. Girotra completed his medical school at the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, India before joining the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Internal Medicine Residency program where he served for an additional year as Chief Resident. During that time, he became invested with activities of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and served as Co-Chair for ACP-Chief Residents Association of Baltimore. He then completed a Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he was also nominated as the Chief Fellow. He served as GI faculty at UAMS, before pursuing...
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Aimee E. Gough, MD

Wyoming Surgical Associates

Casper, Wyoming
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - 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...