Dr. Nelson G Botwinick
Nelson G Botwinick MD PC
20 Waterside Plaza, 34 J
New York, NY 10010
New York, NY 10010
Office: 917-520-8295
Introduction
I am currently working part time as an orthopedic hand surgeon in the New York City Financial District, where I have been located for almost 40 years. I reduced my clinical activities to part time work in January 2026. Please consider using me as an expert reviewer and possibly as an expert witness.
Areas of Expertise
- Hand Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Expert Background
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Doctor of Medicine 1980
Medical License: New York, Connecticut
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery 1988-2038
Board Certified Hand Surgery 1993-2038 - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 1988-present
American Society for Surgery of the Hand 2011-present - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Regular monthly teaching conferences for the orthopedic residents at NYP-LMH
- 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: Approximately 24
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Hand Surgery
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 75%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 25%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 10
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: This year
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 25
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 25
- 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: Chart review and expert testimony
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $400 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $400 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $500 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $500 per hour with a minimun of $2500.
Publications/Articles
References
Vincent Nagler
Dorf Nelson and Zauderer LLP
90 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10016
Jason J Lavery
Dorf Nelson and Zauderer