Dr. Matthew H Steele
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Office: 817-731-5330
Dr. Steele has performed expert witness work since 2009 working with attorneys from all over the country. He has worked for both plaintiff and defense counsel and was instrumental in identifying malpractice that resulted in a class action settlement for the plaintiffs of over 8 figures. Dr. Steele's expert witness case work includes malpractice and complications related to breast reconstruction, cosmetic breast/body surgery, and skin cancer procedures that have resulted in significant bodily harm, financial loss, and death. He has extensive experience with depositions, court testimony, and case reviews, approximately 75 cases over the past 15 years.
- Breast Surgery
- Cosmetology
- Head & Neck Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- Medical Fraud
- Medical Malpractice
- Plastic Surgery
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: BS/MD, University of Florida
Board Certified - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certified - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Licensed, States of Texas and Florida - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: University of Florida College of Medicine, Assistant Professor 2006-2011
- 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: 75
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 60
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 40
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: > 20
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: September 2025
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 3
- 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: 16
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, examinations, reports
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $750
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $750
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $750
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $10000/day
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel expenses
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