I am an Orthopedic Surgeon with 35 years of experience. Currently, my major expertise is in Arthroplasty of the hip and knee. However, over the years I have had extensive trauma experience, starting with a year as a war surgeon in Vietnam and then 30 years of ER coverage and trauma surgery. I have an large general orthopedic practice. I have reviewed malpractice and liability cases for many years for local attorneys and insurance carriers.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: BA degree Yale University 1961
MD degree Cornell U Medical College 1965
Licences- New York, California
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (Board Certified)
Trained at Hospital for Special Surgery, NYC
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: AMA,AAOS, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, FACS, New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons, Med Soc State in NY, Nassau Co Medical Soc.
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: Perhaps 20 times over 30 years
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Trauma, Fractures, Arthroplasty
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 5%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 95%
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: 2 years
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: About 12
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: About 10
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 20 years at a minimal level.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Reports, Medical reviews, IME's Etc.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $350
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $350
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $350
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $5000 for the day
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: negotiable
