Dr. Michel F. Brones has 42 years of experience in the field of Plastic Surgery. He earned his MD from the University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Medical Sciences. He completed both an internship and a residency in General Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and another residency in Plastic Surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Plastic...
This experienced Beverly Hills plastic surgeon earned his MD from the Yale University School of Medicine and pursued postgraduate training at UCSF and UCLA. Board certified in Plastic Surgery, he is a founding member of a society designed to improve wound outcomes through science and education and has been published extensively on plastic surgery matters. In addition to maintaining a successful...
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This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of burn medicine experience. He first earned his BS in physical education from Towson University before earning his MD from St. George's University. He then went on to complete his transitional residency, residency as an OB/GYN, and fellowship in trauma and surgical critical care at the University of Maryland. This expert is board certified in...
This expert is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with attending staff appointments at multiple regional hospitals. He specializes in microsurgical free tissue transfer for the management of complex wounds, breast reconstruction, and abdominal wall reconstruction. He performs aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body and is a Diplomat of...
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This highly qualified expert received his MD from Harvard Medical School and then trained as an intern, resident, and fellow at Harvard also. He is board certified in both general surgery and surgical critical care. He is a member of several national and regional societies and is extensively published in his field. This expert is a former surgery instructor at Harvard Medical School and is now...
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This physical therapist and healthcare administrator has over 25 years of clinical experience and 12 years in managerial roles. She earned her B.S. in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Science Center and also later received a Master of Health System Management and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman's University. The expert worked as a Staff Physical Therapist at...
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Dr. David N. Silvers has 52 years of experience in the field of Dermatology. He earned his BA from Haverford College and his MD from the Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and his residency in Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Dermatopathology and Dermatology. Formerly,...
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This expert is the Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Wound Care at an academic medical center in New Jersey. She started her career in wound care after completing residencies in Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and fellowships at UCSF in Trauma and Burns/Wound Healing and in Surgical Critical Care at Johns Hopkins University. She served as an expert panel member for the...
Dr. Deborah S. Sarnoff has 36 years of experience in the field of Dermatology and Micrographic Surgery. She earned her BA from Cornell University and her MD from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. After completing her residency in Dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center, she went on to complete a fellowship at New York University Langone Medical...
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This highly qualified expert is a certified nurse practitioner and licensed registered nurse. She receiver her BA from Seton Hall University and her BS in nursing from University of Rhode Island. She formerly held nursing positions at a number of medical centers including serving as a staff nurse of the medical surgical unit and as the lead nurse clinician of wound healing at Saint Anne's...
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Dr. Bedri M. Yusuf has 24 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine. He earned his MD from the University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Science and his MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. He completed a residency in Dermatology at Universität Leipzig Medizinische Fakultät before coming to the United States and completing both an internship...
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This expert is a board-certified surgeon with a clinical fellowship in burn care. He is the director of a regional burn center and he has previously served as the chair for the department of surgery. In addition, he has published articles in the Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation.
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Dr. John Y. Chung has 26 years of experience in the field of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. He earned his BS in Biochemistry from Pacific Union College and his MD from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. After completing a residency in Family Medicine at Florida Hospital Medical Center and a residency in Dermatology at the University of Florida College of Medicine, he went on to...
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This highly qualified expert is board certified in surgical critical care and has been practicing for 12+ years. He completed his residency training in general surgery and his fellowship training in trauma and surgical critical care at the University of Miami. He also concluded a NIH research training fellowship at the University of Texas. He is a fellow at the American College of Surgeons and a...
Dr. Mary R. Buchness has 37 years of experience in the field of Dermatology. She earned her BA in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University and her MD from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her residency in Dermatology at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia. Today, this expert is board certified in Dermatology. Formerly, this expert held roles as...
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This highler qualified expert has two decades of experience in basic and applied reserach in the thermal sciences. He has published well over 100 scientific papers dealing with biological heat transfer, burn injuries, and medical devices, among others. He has consulted for many companies in the medical device field and has presented well over 100 technical presentations at conferences and...
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Dr. Thomas L.H. Hocker has 9 years of experience in the fields of Dermatology, Dermatopathology, and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He earned his BS in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from Yale University, his M.Phil in Organic Chemistry from the University of Cambridge, and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He completed an internship in Transitional Medicine at Santa Clara Valley...
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This highly qualified expert earned his MD from the University of Toronto. He then completed residences in both General Surgery at Columbia University and Plastic Surgery at Harvard University. This expert is currently a member of numerous medical societies including the California Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Formerly this expert served as...
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Dr. William C. Dam has over 47 years of experience in the field of Internal Medicine. He earned his BA in Philosophy from Benedictine University and his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He then went on to complete a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a residency in Dermatology at Rush University Medical Center. Today, this expert...
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This board-certified expert in Plastic Surgery has been practicing in the Los Angeles area for more than 30 years. He received his MD from the University of Buenos Aires and completed an Internship and residency in General Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He later completed residency in Plastic Surgery at UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the American...
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What is the role of a wound care expert witness in legal cases?
A wound care expert witness provides specialized knowledge on wound types, treatment, and healing processes. They can offer insights into standard care practices, causation, and damages in personal injury or medical malpractice cases.
What subspecialties exist within the field of wound care that an expert witness might specialize in?
Subspecialties include diabetic wound care, pressure ulcer management, surgical wound care, and burn wounds. Each area requires unique expertise to provide accurate testimony.
How can a wound care expert witness assist in a medical malpractice case?
In a medical malpractice case, a wound care expert can evaluate if the standard of care was met during treatment, identify any negligence or errors made, and assess the impact on patient outcomes.
Why is it important to have a wound care expert witness in cases involving bedsores or pressure ulcers?
These experts can determine if proper preventative measures were taken and if the treatment provided was appropriate. Their testimony can be crucial in establishing liability.
Can a wound care expert witness testify about the expected healing time for specific types of wounds?
Yes, based on their extensive knowledge and experience, they can provide evidence-based estimates on healing times for various types of wounds.
How does Expert Institute select its Wound Care expert witnesses?
Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.