Dr. James M. Wheeler, MD,MPH,JD

Center for Women's Healthcare
4100 Milam Street
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713)797-9200
Fax: (713)797-9276

Dr Wheeler is an ob/gyn, subspecializing in reproductive endocrinology & infertility. He graduated law school in 2005, hoping to serve as a mediator/arbitrator in med mal suits. His master's is in epidemiology and biostatistics, making him particularly expert in causation issues. He works on both plaintiff and defense sides. He has consulted at various levels on about 30 cases, given about 15 depositions, and appeared in court once.

Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Certified by the American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Texas State Bar No. 24051511, Texas Medical license #G3903. Degrees: B.A. Harvard College, M.D. Baylor College of Medicine, M.P.H. Yale University School of Public Health, J.D. University of Houston Law Center


Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
American Health Lawyers Association

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Teaching: Former instructor Yale University School of Medicine in ob/gyn and internal medicine. Former assistant professor in ob/gyn and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Teaching Awards: Alpha Omega Alpha Resident Teaching award, Residents' Faculty Awards. Speaking experience: over 200 invited lectures on gynecologic surgery, infertility, assisted reproduction, laser surgery, epidemiology, statistics, infertility, obstetrics

Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: Medical license restricted for 16 months in 1996-1997 for social relationship with ex-patient; criticized for faulty documentation of the "ex" part. License in good standing since then.

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Have been retained in some capacity about 30 times, giving about 15 depositions, appearing in court once.

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Ob/gyn areas including gyn surgery, forceps injuries, vacuum extraction, prematurity, incompetent cervix, shoulder dystocia, hysterectomy, endometriosis, infertility, Cesarean vs. vaginal birth

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Having worked as an expert for 16 years, the first eight years were 50% for plaintiff. The last eight years have been 80% for plaintiff. I will readily review any case presented to me.

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: First eight years 50%; more recently, 20%.

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: About 15.

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: December 2005

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Each of my affidavits and depositions have been accepted; probably about 20 in toto.

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: once

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 16

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Testifying expert, consulting expert, conultation re: causation as an epidemiologist and statistician

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 300

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 300

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 300

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 300

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses as needed. No other fees have been assessed thus far.


References

John C. Marshall III and Glynda P. Stowers
Marshall & McCracken, P.C.
1990 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 2400
Houston, Texas 77056
Monica Vaughan
Housiere, Durant, Houssiere, LLP
Three Post Oak Central
1990 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77056