I have practiced Pediatric Urology for 31 years with on call coverage 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. I have dealt with many emergency situations. I was the only Pediatric Urologist in my community for 21 years and receive consultations from long distances. Difficult and complex cases have deepened and broadened my understanding of my field. I have published articles in peer review literature and lectured all over the world. I am available as an Expert in Pediatric Urology.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: BS in Chemistry from Queens College of the City University of New York, 1963
MD degree from State University of New York, College of Medicine in Syracuse, 1967
Service as a Major (General Surgery) in United States Air Force, 1969-1971
Urology Residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass. 1971-1974
Pediatric Urology Fellowship, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, U.K., 1975
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Academy of Pediatrics; Society for Pediatric Urology; Society for Fetal Urology; American Urological Association; American College of Surgeons; Pacific Rim Association of Pediatric Urology; Los Angeles Pediatric Urology Society; European Society for Pediatric Urology; Asia Pacific Association for Pediatric Urology; Western Section of the American Urological Society.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: (1)The Renal Mass Index: an objective method of diagnosing hydronephrosis in children.European Society for Pediatric Urology,Ghent, Belgium,June 16, 2005; (2)Quantitative Compliance and Contractility Reports for Cystometrograms: Clinical Use and Interpretation in Children. European Society for Pediatric Urology; (3)The Hydronephrosis Index for following children with enlarged kidneys. Asia Pacific Society for Pediatric Urology. Singapore. Sept. 1, 2006;
(4)Causes and Treatment of Enuresis in Children. Sacramento Pediatric Society.2007; (5)Urinary Tract Infections in Children. Sacramento Pediatric Society. 2006.
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: Ten
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Hypospadias; Urethral Strictures; Torsion of testis; Congenital anomalies; Neurogenic Bladder.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 30%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 70%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Ten
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2007
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: Two
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 30
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Records review; expert witness.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $ 450/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $ 450/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $ 500/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $ 500/hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses and copy fees are additional fees.
