Robert Freed, M.D. :: JurisPro Expert Witness Directory

Introduction

I am uniquely positioned to opine on imaging of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, with dual fellowships in Abdominal Imaging and Emergency Radiology from UPMC—where I also served as faculty—and a full-time practice at Midwest Radiology, the nation’s largest physician-owned group (180+ radiologists).

My daily work focuses on high-volume CT and MRI interpretation for emergency patients, giving me both academic rigor and real-world perspective. I specialize in malpractice cases involving missed or delayed diagnoses, ER imaging interpretation, and complex abdominal and chest pathology. Attorneys and paralegals can rely on me for meticulous, well-documented reports, dependable turnaround, and testimony that makes complex imaging understandable.

I am also pursuing multiple AI certifications, with a particular interest in how evolving technology will reshape the standard of care in radiology.

Areas of Expertise

Bariatric Medicine
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Emergency Medicine
General Surgery
Hepatology (Liver)
Laparoscopic Surgery
Oncology
Radiology
Urology

Expert Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:: A: M.D., Penn State College of Medicine

Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Abdominal Imaging Fellowship, UPMC

Emergency Radiology Fellowship, UPMC
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:: A: Please see CV on website
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:: A: Please see CV on website
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: >100
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?: A: Chest: Lung cancer and pulmonary nodules; pneumonia; pulmonary embolism; aortic dissection and rupture.

Abdomen/Pelvis: Appendicitis; bowel obstruction, ischemia, and perforation; cholecystitis and biliary disease; pancreatitis; abdominal and pelvic malignancy; vascular emergencies; postoperative complications.

Trauma: Imaging evaluation of high-velocity, penetrating, and blunt traumatic injuries, including gunshot wounds, stab wounds, and motor vehicle and motorcycle collisions.

General: Missed or delayed diagnosis; incidental findings; imaging-related standard of care; injury causation and timing.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?: A: 50%, including retention by national plaintiff law firms.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?: A: 50%, including retention on behalf of major academic medical centers.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?: A: ~15
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?: A: September 2026
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?: A: 2
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: 8
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.): A: Expert medical imaging review and consultation for personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal matters. Services include case screening and merit review; independent imaging interpretation; standard-of-care and causation analysis; expert reports and affidavits; opposing expert review; deposition and trial testimony; and medical imaging demonstratives.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?: A: A single hourly rate applies to all professional services, including case review, consultation, and deposition or trial testimony.

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Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?: A: A single hourly rate applies to all professional services, including case review, consultation, and deposition or trial testimony.

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Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?: A: A single hourly rate applies to all professional services, including case review, consultation, and deposition or trial testimony.

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Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?: A: A single hourly rate applies to all professional services, including case review, consultation, and deposition or trial testimony.

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Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.): A: No additional professional fees. Reasonable travel expenses, when required, are covered by retaining counsel.

References

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