Alberto J Ambard

Dr. Alberto J Ambard

3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Suite 180
Beaverton, OR 97005
Mobile: 503-214-0119
Office: 503-643-6607
Introduction

Maxillofacial prosthodontist with >25y clinical experience as well as academic & leadership positions. International lecturer.


Areas of Expertise
  • Dental/Dentistry
  • Health/Medical/Disability Insurance
  • Independent Medical Examinations
  • Medical Malpractice

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Board certified prosthodontist
Dental license in Oregon and Washington
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American College of Prosthodontists
International College of Prosthodontics
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: - Assistant professor in removable and fixed prosthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Oregon health Science University
- Director of the Dental Implant Program at Kaiser Permanente
- Director the the Occlusion and TMD Study group through the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry
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: Ample experience as a expert witness in the past 15 years
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: - TMD/TMJ related to dental treatment and to work related or automobile accidents
- Prosthodontic malpractice treatment including dental implants, full mouth reconstructions, dentures, all on x
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: About 20-25% of cases
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 75-80%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: At least 20 times, likely more
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 1 year or so ago
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 5-10 times
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Never
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: About 15 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, reports, independent examination, testimony
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 550
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 550
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 550 but under certain pre-discussed conditions including minimum time and a cancellation policy
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 550 but under certain pre-discussed conditions including minimum time and a cancellation policy
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Cancellation fee for testimony
Travel expenses
Minimum 4h fee for testimonies

References

Connie Elkins McKelvey, Partner
Lindsay Hart, LLP
Portland Oregon
CMcKelvey@lindsayhart.com

Todd Reichert
Reichert Law
ToddR@reichertpllc.com