Dr. Arthur S. Daus was born, raised, and educated in mid America. This allows patients to become relaxed and comfortable with easy to understand explanations. Dr. Daus completed his undergraduate education at Vanderbilt University where he graduated magna cum laude. He received his degree in medicine from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Daus received additional training in neurosurgical research, clinical neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology, and clinical neurology at the University of Kentucky. He served as Chief Resident of Neurosurgery at the A.B. Chandler Medical Center of the University of Kentucky during his last year of formal training. Of unusual distinction is his original research in cervical spinal cord injury and motor-evolved potentials.
Dr. Daus actively participates in many medical education programs. He has received the Physician's Recognition Award for post-graduate education.
Dr. Daus is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is a member of many respected medical groups, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Missouri State Medical Association, the Jasper-Newton County Medical Society, and the Southern Neurosurgical Society. Dr. Daus is a member of the Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerve, Section on Tumors, Section on Pain, Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the AANS/CNS.
Dr Daus has presented his original research to members of the Kentucky Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, the Southern Neurological Society and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Daus has received honorary election into Who's Who in the World and Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. He was also voted 1997 ABI Man of the Year.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: 1981 St. Louis University, School of Medicine, M.D. degree
M.D. Physician Licenses in Missouri, Kentucky, New Mexico, California, and Arizona
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
(Member in subsections for neurotrauma & critical care, disorders of the spine & peripheral nerves, and tumors & pain).
American Medical Association
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Missouri State Medical Association
Southern Medical Association
Southern Neurological Society
Jasper-Newton Metropolitan Medical Society
National Coalition of Physicians Against Family Violence
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: 1992: Instructed Cervical Spine Instrumentation Course
1980s: Gave seven regional & national presentations on spinal cord injury to various groups.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 6-8
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Nursing Home Negligence & Medical Negligence
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 60 to 70 %
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 30 to 40 %
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 6-8
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2003
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 6-8
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: started approximately 2002
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Records Review, Reports Editing, Expert Testimony
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 500.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 500.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 500.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Variable
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses, records re-review, full day away from work.
