Dr. Berkowitz trained in orthopaedics at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York and has devoted his professional practice to shoulder problems as well as general orthopaedics. He is involved in many professional and academic activities statewide including Board of Directors of the NJ Orthopaedic Society, Past President of the NJ Orthopaedic Society, Trustee of the Medical Society of NJ,President of the Monmouth County(NJ) Medical Society, member of Arthroscopy Association of North America, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: MD 1975- SUNY-Downstate Medical Center, B'klyn, NY,Licenses- NY, NJ, Fla.,Board Certifications- Orthopaedic Surgery 1981, Independent Medical Evaluations 2002, Teaching faculty at Dept. of Medicine, JSUMC, Neptune, NJ.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Fellow of American College of Surgeons(FACS), Fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(FAOOS),Trustee MSNJ, Director/Past-president NJOS,President Monmouth County(NJ)Medical Society,Certified Independent Medical Examiner(CIME), Member Arthroscopy Assoc. of North America
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery- Columbia Univ.College of Physicians and Surgeons(1980-1990), Cinical Instructor in Orthopaedics- Jersey Shore Univ. Medical Center(2000-present).
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: Numerous times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Orthopaedic Surgery, Independent Medical Evaluations
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 90%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 10%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Numerous times
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Feb,2006
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Many times
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Many times
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 20 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: IMEs, Expert testimony
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 250
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 350
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 2,500 for 1st hour, 500 for each add't'l 1/2 hr.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 3,500 for 1st hour, 750 for each add't'l 1/2 hr.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Testimony/Deposition fee(nonrefundable)$1,000, Travel Charge (outside Monmouth and Ocean counties, NJ)$250/hr.,Polk Analysis $2,000.
