Dr. Wiggs has vast experience as an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has lectured nationally and internationally on a wide variety of oculoplastic conditions and complications. He has also published papers and authored book chapters on multiple oculoplastic subjects. Dr. Wiggs is Clinical Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado (voluntary resignation due to time constraints). Dr. Wiggs has received an honor award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has been an officer in the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The first oculoplastic surgical dissection course in the U.S. was established by four oculoplastic surgeons including Dr. Wiggs.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: B.A. Johns Hopkins University, M.D. Duke University, Internship at Denver General and St. Joseph Hospitals, Residency-Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Hospital, Fellowship-Dr. Byron Smith New York City, Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology, Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow American Society of Ophthalmic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Officer United States Navy.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Membership History: American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Medical Association; American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; American College of Surgeons; American Society of Contemporary Ophthalmology; Colorado Medical Society; Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons; Denver Medical Society; Consultant, Denver General Hospital; Consultant in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center; Western Trauma Association; Rocky Mountain Neurological Society; International Oculoplastic Society.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Various Oculoplastic Topics:
Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Colorado, Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, New York Medical College, International Symposium Amsterdam, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester, Michigan Ophthalmologic Society, Cincinnati Society of Ophthalmology, American Society of Contemporary Ophthalmology, Utah Society of Ophthalmology, International Ophthalmic-Oto Plastic Surgery Congress, Rio De Janeiro, Texas Tech Medical Society, Pan-Pacific Surgical Association, Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgery Symposium, University of Texas, Houston, George Washington University, University of Oklahoma, New Mexico Society of Ophthalmology, Georgetown University, Colorado ENT Society, University of Kansas, Venezuelan Society for the Advancement of Ophthalmology, Duke University, Montana Academy of Ophthalmology.
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: Nine.
I have also given telephone consults to attorneys when there was obviously no case e.g. normal post operative course.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Oculoplastic problems/complications; Lacrimal thyroid eye disease; orbital fractures; ptosis;
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Eighty percent.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Twenty percent.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Four.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: March, 2008.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Six.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Six.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Most activity in past two years - occasionally before.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, report reviews, expert witness.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Initial and follow-up consultation $175.00 per 1/2 hour or fraction thereof.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Mininimum $700.00 includes up to two hours; then $175 per 1/2 hour or fraction thereof.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Minimum $750.00 up to two hours; then $175.00 per 1/2 hour or fraction thereof. Expert appearances outside the Denver Metropolitan area: fee will be negotiated and will take into account necessary travel time, lodging and any additional expenses. Review and preparation are additional in all cases.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Minimum $2000.00 (8 hours are always set aside for court appearances). Travel time may be chargeable. Review and preparation time are additional in all cases.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: See above regarding travel; copy fees .20 per page.
