Mr. O'Connor is certified in both Orthotics (braces for the body) and Prosthetics (artificial limbs)by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics. He has been in private practice since 1979 and his practice is one of the few accredidated residency sites in the U.S. He lectures at hospitals and medical groups on a regular basis. He is familiar with all facets of prosthetics including myoelectrics, hydraulics and computer controlled knee's. etc..
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: C.P.O.-American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.,
VAQP-Veterans Administration Qualified Prosthtist
Accredidated Residency Site-National Commission on Prosthetic & Orthotic Education
Utah Arm Certified-motion control, inc.
Otto Bock Myoelctric Certified-Otto Bock Ind., Inc.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
American Association of Orthotists & Prosthetists
American Board for Cert. in Orthotics & Prosthetics
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Speaks regulary in front of groups from 10 to 100 people on new advances in prosthetic technology, diabetic care, Halo application and care.
Guest speaker at 2004 AOPA National Convention. subject-Microprocessor controlled hydraulic knee systems
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: Two
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Foreseeable future prosthetic care and potential problems and limitations of a new amputee.
evaluate past prosthtic care of an existing amputee.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 100
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 00
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Two
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2000
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Two
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: one
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Three
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: consulting, expert testimony, product failure,
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $250.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $250.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $350.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $350.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: travel expenses, copy expenses, fed-ex
