Trauma, General Surgery, & Surgical Critical Care

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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Dr. Kadakia is a double board-certified acute care surgeon specializing in General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. With extensive experience as an attending physician, clinical educator, and assistant professor, he provides objective, rigorous medical-legal consultation, comprehensive medical record reviews, and expert witness testimony for both plaintiff and defense counsel. His active clinical practice ensures an up-to-date, evidence-based perspective on standard of care, complex surgical decision-making, and intensive care management. AREAS OF EXPERTISE General & Acute Care Surgery: Cholecystectomy, laparoscopy, hernia mesh repair, bowel obstruction, appendicitis, anastomotic leaks, bowel perforation, bile duct injuries, and iatrogenic surgical complications. Trauma Surgery: Hemorrhage control, resuscitation, massive transfusion protocols, splenic and liver lacerations, vascular injuries, compartment syndrome, and delayed diagnosis of traumatic injuries. Surgical Critical Care (ICU): Sepsis, septic shock, ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), advanced airway management, mechanical ventilation, central line complications, tracheostomy management, multi-system organ failure (MSOF), and pulmonary embolism/DVT prevention and management. Systems & Logistics: EMTALA compliance, patient transfers, failure to rescue, and post-operative complication management. EDUCATION & POST-GRADUATE TRAINING Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Residency in General Surgery | Temple University Hospital Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Bachelor of Science | Rutgers University-Newark BOARD CERTIFICATIONS & ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS American Board of Surgery – General Surgery (Board Certified) American Board of Surgery – Surgical Critical Care (Board Certified) Assistant Professor of Surgery / Clinical Educator (Involved in the training, education, and supervision of surgical residents and medical students) MEDICAL-LEGAL SERVICES Comprehensive Medical Record Review & Merit Analysis Objective Expert Witness Testimony (Deposition & Trial) Standard of Care Assessments in Emergency, Trauma, & ICU Settings Available for consultations nationwide; maintaining a balanced practice serving both plaintiff and defense counsel.