Expert testimony regarding general surgery and laparoscopic surgery, sepsis, and
human subjects research including medical devices and pharmaceuticals in surgical patients.
Dr Gaskill is a member of numerous professional associations and societies.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Master of Business Administration - 1982
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Doctor of Medicine - 1977
Uiversity of Texas Medical School
San Antonio, Texas
American Board of Surgery
1983-2012 #28458
(Recertified 1993-2002, 2003-2012)
American Board of Medical Management
1996-2006 #1751
American Board of Quality Assurance
and Utilization Review Physicians
1997-2000 #41375
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Texas Surgical Society
Western Surgical Association
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Texas Medical Association
Bexar County Medical Association
San Antonio Surgical Society
The Society of University Surgeons
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: 6/2002 to 6/2004
Clinical Professor of Surgery
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, Texas
1986 to 2003
Associate Professor of Surgery (Tenure)
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, Texas
1982 to 1986
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, Texas
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: Approximately 24
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Surgery
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 70 percent
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 30 percent
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 12
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2009
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: I have tesitified in court as an expert on four occassions.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Approximately six years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Expert witness in the field of surgery.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: My hourly rate is $400.00 for all services. Please see my fee schedule for the applicable minimum fees for deposition, trial, and travel.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: My hourly rate to review records is $400.00.
Minimum $2,000 for the initial review of documents (up to four hours) and discussion.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: My hourly rate is $400.00 to provide deposition testimony.
Minimum five hours for depositions in San Antonio.
Minimum ten hours for depositions outside of San Antonio.
(See fee schedule)
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: My hourly rate is $400.00 to provide testimony at trial.
Minimum 10 hours for trials outside of San Antonio plus travel time.
(See fee schedule)
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: See fee schedule.
References
Mr. Bruce AndersonBrin & Brin
10999 IH10 W, Suite 800
San Antonio, TX 78230
Phone: (210) 341-9711
Mr. Edward R. Blumberg Esq.
Deutsch & Blumberg, P.A.
Miami, FL
Phone: (305) 358-6329