Dr Spoor is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in eye plastic surgery and neuro-ophthalmology. Twenty year academic career (professor) and presently runs an active subspecialty practice in Michigan and Florida. Reviewing medical malpractice cases for over 15 years (both sides). I have published 8 text books and numerous articles and presentations. see Drspoor.com
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: American Board of Ophthalmology
MD MS (biochemisry); active licensesand practices in Michigan and Florida
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: see Drspoor.com
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: extensive international speaking and teaching (Drspoor.com) in neuro-ophthalmology and eye plastic surgery
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: Many over a 15 year period
80% defense
20% plaintiff
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: ophthalmology
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 20%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 80%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: too numerous to count
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2009
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: any and all
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 3
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 15
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: consulting
reviewing cases for merit
testifying
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $500
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $500
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $750-$1000
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $750-$1000
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: travel costs
cancellation on short notice (If I have cancelled and can not reschedule my office or surgeries I will charge you reasonable hourly fees
