Robotic Surgery Expert Witnesses
Robotic surgery expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on robotic surgery. The robotic surgery expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Bariatric Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery, Gynecology, Marketing, Medical Devices, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, and Sports Medicine.
Peter Baik, DO
Lodestar Consultants, LLC
Goodyear, Arizona
Thoracic Surgery
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robotic surgery, thoracic oncology, cancer diagnosis and staging, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumor, lung cancer diagnosis, lung cancer diagnosis delay, lung cancer life expectancy
Dr. Baik is a board-certified general thoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic oncology and fellowship-trained in minimally invasive thoracic and esophageal surgery. He has performed more than 900 robotic thoracic procedures.
Dr. Baik has authored many publications and presented at many national, regional and local conferences.
Dr. Baik is an active member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
He practices in Goodyear, AZ.
Services Include:
- Medical legal Record Review
- Forensic analysis and reporting
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Telephone Conference/Meetings
- Video Testimony
Jory Adam, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
CaNPA Solutions
San Diego, California
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine
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heart, lung, thoracotomy, ICU, intensive care, minimally invasive, robotic surgery, vascular, esophagus, IABP, intra-aortic balloon pump, sternotomy, sternal closure, wound infection, ECMO, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, pulmonary catheter, wound, central line, heart rhythm
I am an experienced (nearly 15 years), detail-oriented physician assistant well versed in managing patients with cardiac, lung, vascular and esophageal disorders. I manage patients from consultation, through the operating room and intensive care, all the way to the outpatient setting, and have exclusively worked in the specialty of adult cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
Skilled as an operative first assistant, managing pre- and post-operative issues in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and hospital, I can explain what should happen if all goes well during a patient's hospital course and manage any untoward outcome.
I have harvested over 1300 greater saphenous veins, first-assisted in thousands of cases, and hundreds of radial artery harvests and sternal closures. Cardiothoracic surgical cases are quite complex, with several different sub-procedures within the procedure. I can help make sense of this so that interested parties can have an accurate picture of what likely took pl...
michael A kropf, MD
los angeles, California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Lumbar Surgery, Cervical Surgery, Artificial Disc Replacement, Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis, Minimally Invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Micro neurologic surgery
Fellowship trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Trained at UCLA. Attending Spine Surgeon at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. Published over 100 Articles in multiple Spine and Basic Science Journals. Over 25 years in practice. Educated over 50 spine fellows who went on to practice in the field of Spine Surgery and Spinal Care. Sub-specialized in minimally invasive, robotic surgery. Areas of sub-speciality in lumbar and cervical conditions, artificial disc replacement, scoliosis and deformity, and spinal injury. Licensed in CA.
Alexander Marmureanu, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Faculty - Top Doctor 2024
UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
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Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Critical Care, VATS, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Medical Devices, Hospital Administration
Current Positions:
President Elect, Chief of Staff – Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Board Certified in Thoracic, Cardiovascular & General Surgery
President & CEO – California Heart & Lung Surgery Center
2024 Top Doctors, LA Magazine & Angeleno Magazine
Assistant Professor of Surgery – School of Medicine at California University of Science & Medicine
Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery – Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery – Southern California Hospital at Culver City
I currently practice Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in Los Angeles, CA. I am Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery and licensed to practice in the states of California and New York. I am also an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Member of the Bylaws Committee at the School of Medicine at California University of Science and Medicine. I have a very busy practice, performing over 300 procedures per year among 6 hospitals ...
Kamran Samakar, MD, MA, FACS, FASMBS
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
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Acute Care Surgery, Foregut Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Emergency Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Colon Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Complications
Dr. Samakar is a board certified General Surgeon, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He completed a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School where he was also a clinical instructor of surgery. He is currently a faculty member of the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine where he serves as a full-time surgeon & Associate Professor, researcher, and educator. Dr. Samakar is the Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program at USC Keck Medical Center. He holds a Master's degree in Bioethics and Health Law from the University of Pittsburgh and has been active in the study and practice of medical-legal issues for nearly 20 years. He has testified for both plaintiff and defense on multiple occasions with numerous depositions, trial testimony, and case reviews.
Dr. Samakar's current areas of practice are Bariatric and Minimally Invasive...
Hussna Wakily, MD
Oceanside, California
General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Colon Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Breast Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Mesh surgery, Intestinal Obstruction, Adhesions, Gallbladder surgery, Bile Ducts, Perforations
Expert witness for general surgery with over 14 years of clinical experience. Fellowship trained at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery in Boston, MA. Consecutive Top Doctor Award winner from 2019-2023 for General. Voted Exceptional Women in Medicine 2023. Castle Connolly Award winner for 2019-2023, General Surgery. Currently serving as editor for the Surgical Endoscopy Journal and Journal of Surgical Research. Current hernia committee member for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). She is the Robotic Chairman at Scripps Encinitas Hospital. Experienced medical expert.
Dr. Wakily offers accurate and thorough expert medical chart reviews and testimony for defense and plaintiff attorneys. Board certified, clinically active surgeon specializing in Acute Care/Emergency General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery and all aspects related to general...
Joseph J. Bennett, MD, MBA, FACS, FSSO
Top Surgical Oncologist
Newark, Delaware
General Surgery, Oncology
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pancreas cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer, bile duct cancer, colon cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, melanoma, skin cancer, sarcoma, carcinomatosis, colonoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, bile duct injury, cholecystectomy, bowel obstruction, delay in diagnosis
Dr. Bennett has over 25 years of clinical experience and is a board-certified general surgeon trained at the University of Chicago, and a fellowship trained surgical oncologist from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Bennett is the System Chair of Surgery for LifeBridge Health, a large, academic, multi-hospital, healthcare system in Baltimore, Maryland. He maintains an active clinical practice in surgical oncology and is part of core teaching faculty. He was prior Division Chief of surgical oncology at a large academic hospital and was director of the hepatobiliary-pancreas multidisciplinary team, and the gastric, melanoma and sarcoma multidisciplinary team. Dr. Bennett is regularly voted as Top Doctor both locally and nationally. Dr. Bennett is well published in many of the most premier peer-reviewed medical journals and has given many national presentations regarding cancer research and...
Gaurav Bandi, MD
Urology, prostate/kidney/bladder cancer, impotence
washington, District Of Columbia
Urology & Urological Surgery
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Urologic Oncology, Testis, Kidney and Prostate Cancer, Urinary Incontinence, Kidney stones, BPH, Erectile Dysfunction, Peyronie's disease, Urethral Stricture, HOLEP, Urolift, Bladder and ureteral injury, Sling procedure, Urinary sphincter, robotic surgery, TURP, Penile implant, Mesh, laser, Bladder
Dr. Bandi is a fellowship trained urologist who has been practicing academic urology since 2007. He completed his residency in Urology at Wayne State University and did a fellowing in endourology (robotics, laparoscopy and endoscopy) at Univeristy of Wisconsin. He has published several book chapters and peer-reviewed articles and in various medical journals. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Urology and a member of the American Urological Association and Endourologic Society. He serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at Georgetown University and has been chosen as a "Top Doctor" by Washingtonian magazine. He has performed thousands of utilization reviews and routinely provides his services as an expert witness in medical malpractice cases. He is licensed in DC, MD and VA.
Issam A Halaby, MD, PhD
Venice, Florida
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery
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Wound Care, Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vascular and endovascular surgery, Hernia surgery, colon surgery, gallbladder surgery, Limb salvage, Abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery
I am a Board Certified Surgeon, , with a busy private practice divided between general and vascular surgery. I have been performing expert witness work since 2016 and will review both plaintiff and defense cases.
In addition to my clinical training and extensive practice experience I hold a PhD from Cornell University. This affords me the rare combination of real world private practice expertise and academic research and reasoning skills.
I am able to provide a rapid turnaround for case reviews and am able to defend my opinions strongly at deposition
Brian Matier, MD
Lutz, Florida
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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Robotic surgery, colon surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colectomy, colonoscopy, rectal surgery, anal, anastomotic leak, intestinal, proctectomy, gastrointestinal surgery, cancer surgery, inflammatory bowel disease surgery, anal and rectal surgery, proctology, fecal incontinence
Double Board certified in Colon & Rectal, and General Surgery with 9 years of practice experience. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Prior clinical academic appointment at University of Buffalo School of Medicine. Extensive training and experience in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery. Practice and experience includes all forms of colon and rectal surgery including colectomy, proctectomy, gastrointestinal surgery, cancer surgery, inflammatory bowel disease surgery, anal and rectal surgery, proctology, and fecal incontinence. Legal experience includes testimony as a medical fact witness in criminal trial, and deposition (fact witness and defendant) in medical liability cases.
Steven Siegal, MD, FACS
General Surgeon with Bariatric and GI Expertise
GI Surgical Specialists
Fort Myers, Florida
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
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Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Solid Organ, Postoperative Care, Colonoscopy, Colon, Weight Loss, Acid reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Swallowing Disorders, Robotic Surgery, Wound Care
Dr. Siegal is a board-certified fellow surgeon of the American College of Surgeons with specialty training in minimally invasive bariatric, robotic, and endoscopic surgery. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2008, then received his medical degree from the University of Florida in 2013. Dr. Siegal then pursued his general surgery residency at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR where he published many peer-reviewed research papers focused on hernia surgery, esophageal cancer, and reflux disease. He then pursued a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic and bariatric surgery at Penn State University where he focused on advanced surgical endoscopy.
In addition to being a Founding Member of the American Foregut Society, Dr. Siegal carries the following certifications: SAGES Flexible Endoscopy, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery, Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy, Intuitive Robotic Surgery, Stop ...
Steven F Fowler, MD FACS FASMBS
Kailua, Hawaii
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
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Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Foregut Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Hiatal Hernia Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Steven Fowler, MD is Board Certified in General Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is also a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS). He holds a certificate from the American Board of Surgery in Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation.
He is the Medical Director and founder of the Hawaii Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Adventist Health Castle. The program participates in the MBSAQIP reporting and has been certified since 2009.
His busy practice focuses on Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, SADI-S, Duodenal Switch, and revisional bariatric operations. In addition, he performs foregut and abdominal wall surgery.
Operative approach centers on Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgery and conventional laparoscopic techniques.
Rebecca S. Keith, MD
Barrington, Illinois
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopy, Obstetric Triage/Emergency
An experienced private practice physician in the Chicago Suburbs, practicing general Obstetrics and Gynecology for 14 years followed by a Surgical Gynecology practice for 2 years.
Currently, a member of the teaching faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, working in the capacity of an Obstetric Emergency Department Hospitalist and Attending Physician to resident physicians and medical students in the areas of Obstetric Triage and Gynecologic urgent and emergent care.
Kevin M. Lowe, MD, PhD
Roanoke, Indiana
Oncology, General Surgery
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Cancer surgery, Surgical Oncology, Pancreas Surgery, Liver surgery, Bile duct surgery, Gall Bladder surgery, Stomach surgery, Esophagus surgery, Retroperitoneal Sarcoma surgery, Robotic surgery
Dr. Lowe is an experienced, fellowship-trained cancer surgeon who focuses on diseases of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, esophagus, small intestine and retroperitoneum. He has performed over 300 complex robotic cases.
Dr. Lowe has been a member of the Army Reserves for sixteen years and has been deployed to Afghanistan four times.
Dr Lowe has been awarded the Emerging Investigator Award 2019, Stephens Cancer Center; Faculty of the Year 2019 Carle General Surgery Residency, Teaching Awards for 2019 also include: Excellence in Professionalism, Excellence in Evidence Based Practice, Excellence in Non-operative teaching.
Brandon E Bourgeous, MD, FACOG
Gynamic Solutions, LLC
Fairfax, Iowa
Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Hysterectomy, Placental abruption, Laparoscopy, Trauma in pregnancy, Robotic surgery, Preterm birth, Ectopic pregnancy, Preeclamsia, Shoulder dystocia, Laparoscopic injury, HIE, Ureter injury, Cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, Birth injury, Bowel injury, Hysteroscopy, IUD complication, Defense, Plaintiff
I am a board certified ob gyn with 25 years clinical experience and a busy full-time private practice in obstetrics and gynecology. I still perform 150-225 deliveries a year. My experience includes having performed over 600 robotic surgeries including hysterectomies, endometriosis surgery, cornual resections and prolapse repairs. I have performed over 750 incontinence procedures and I am active in operative hysteroscopy as well. I am a fellow of ACOG and I have been ABOG certified since 2004. I have deposition and trial experience and I am thorough.
Rebeka L Weber, MD
Manhattan, Kansas
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Obstetrics, Operative delivery, Cesarean delivery, Hormone replacement therapy, Robotic surgery
I have 10 years of experience reviewing cases related to obstetrics and gynecology for the Kansas Medical Society as well as 4 private attorneys. I thoroughly enjoy reviewing cases while practicing full-scope Obstetrics and Gynecology full-time.
Eric G. Heegaard, MD
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology
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Birth Injury, Robotic Surgery, Endometriosis, Bowel Injury, Bladder Injury, Laparoscopy, Obstetrics, C-section, Forceps, Vacuum, Ureter Injury, Shoulder Dystocia, Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Fibroids, Ovarian Cyst, Ectopic Pregnancy, ovarian torsion, post partum hemorrhage
Award winning general Obstetrician-Gynecologist with 25 years experience whose responsibilities include teaching of OB-GYN resident physicians and medical students. Clinical focus is on complex pelvic surgeries for the management of endometriosis and pelvic pain. I have performed over 1000 robotic surgeries, delivered over 3000 babies and have served as a surgical proctor for other robotic surgeons. Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Vast public speaking experience and proven ability to communicate complex topics to the general public through 8 years of hosting a call-in women’s health radio show and subsequent hosting of two women’s heath podcasts.
Wayne S Orr, III
General Surgery and Surgical Oncology- Professor
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Ridgeland, Mississippi
General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
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surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, abdominal surgery, dermatological surgery, acute care surgery, breast surgery, colon surgery, rectal surgery, gallbladder surgery, small bowel surgery, appendix surgery, sarcoma, melanoma, stomach, gastric, robotic surgery, appendicitis, cancer, skin cancer
General Surgery- University of Tennessee Health Science Center- Memphis, TN
Complex Surgical Oncology Fellowship- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tx
Division Chief, Surgical Oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Staff General Surgeon at Southwest Mississippi Medical Center- McComb, MS
Staff General Surgeon at Merit Health Systems- Madison, MS
Associate Program Director for General Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
State Chair, American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer, Mississippi
Chairman, Clinical Cancer Committee at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Chair, Gastrointestinal Tumor Board at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
David Lent, MD
Southern Westchester Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Associates
New Jersey
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip Replacement, Knee replacement, joint replacement, robotic surgery, adult reconstruction, partial knee replacement, MAKOplasty, orthopedic trauma surgery, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair
F.A.A.O.S.
Board certified
Dr David Lent is a board certified orthopedic surgeon licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida specializing in Joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. He has been in clinical practice in Westchester and the Bronx for the past 23 years at the Southern Westchester Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates. He is now chief of Orthopedic Surgery at St Johns Riverside Hospital and is head clinical director of the Westchester Orthopedic Center. Dr Lent is a world leader in robotic hip and knee replacement surgery (MAKOplasty) and travels the country extensively lecturing and instructing surgeons in robotics. Dr Lent has been featured in the Westchester Magazine as one of Westchester County’s “Top Doctors” and has been list in Castle and Connolly for over a decade.
Over the past ten years, Dr Lent has become a leader in expert testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. He specializes in case review prior to legal action as well as c...
Ritha Belizaire, MD FACS FASCRS
General, colorectal and minimally invasive surgeon
Houston Community Surgical
New York
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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colonoscopy, GI surgery, proctology, pelvic surgery, robotic surgery, colon cancer, rectal cancer, resident education, DEI, minimally invasive surgery, intestine, colon, rectum
Dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in the Houston area. Extensive experience in academic surgery (OH, NY and TX), resident and medical student education and serving low income/under resourced communities. Now part time academics and full time owner of solo surgical practice. I take care of patients with disorders of the gallbladder, small bowel, appendix, benign skin and soft tissue, colon, rectum and anus. I am certified in robotic surgery and perform colonoscopy as part of my practice. I have also served at Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the surgical department at UT Health Houston.
Jessica Blum, NP
Cortlandt Manor, New York
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine
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Heart transplant Coordinator, lung transplant, robotic surgery, TAVR, ECMO, LVADs, CABG, Valvular disease, endocarditis, dissections, discharge Nurse practitioner, thoracic nurse practitioner, Cardiothoracic NP, Cardiothoracic Nurse practitioner
I have been an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for 10 years, I received my Masters degree from New York University in 2008. I started my career in nursing in 2005, when I worked in a Trauma Level One emergency room in New York City. Since graduating with my masters I have predominantly worked as a Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse Practitioner. I have managed patients both in the hospital and outpatient setting, specifically as a Heart Transplant Coordinator. I am trained to manage patients throughout there hospital course, pre/post surgery and the vast complications that arise. Spending time in the intensive care unit, step-down unit, consult service and discharge planning. I am also trained in ECMO/mechanical support management and have my FCCS and ACLS certifications.
I also am part time faculty at Pace University where I am developing there Acute Care NP program and adjunct clinical faculty at New York University.
Kurt A Fichtner, MD
Albany, New York
Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery
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Robotic Surgery, Thorax, Government Health Care, Lung Disease, Foregut, Surgical ICU, Aerospace Medicine, Esophageal Disease Surgery, Biliary, Ion Robot, Aeromedical Evacuation, Mediastinal Mass, Colon/Small bowel, Team building, Chest Surgery, Critical care, Robotic program development
Experienced physician, surgeon, and educator in areas of government and civil healthcare systems. Have served DOD, Veterans Affairs, and Civil hospitals and facilities. Knowledgeable, trained, and practicing in areas of Cardiothoracic and General Surgery. Capable team builder bringing expertise necessary to lead and develop robotic surgical teams. Actively practicing robotic surgery. Experience as Chief of Staff, Chief
of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Chairman of Robotic Steering Committees. Educator for medical schools and their students, as well as surgical residency and fellowship programs. Mentor and proctor in surgery and robotic surgery.
Military and law enforcement experience in domestic and foreign environments, working with individuals as well as teams. Experience in Aerospace medicine and Aeromedical evacuation of critically ill, and treatment of trauma injuries.
Currently certified by American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Licensed in New Ha...
manal hegazy
over 20 years experience in general surgery
bayshore, New York
General Surgery
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robotic surgery, davinici surgery, laparoscopic surgery, breast surgery
Over 20 years of general surgery experience in long island. Has experience in laparoscopic and robotic procedures.
and breast surgery. have attended multiple conferences through our the years.
liscenced in NY
board certified in general surgery.
member of FACS
member of SAGEs
member of American hernia society
Vinci Jones, MD, FACS
Dix Hills, New York
Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery
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laparoscopic surgery, neonatal surgery, pediatrics, neonatology, robotic surgery, GI surgery, gastroenterology, pediatric urology, pediatric gynecology, adolescent gynecology, global surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, pediatric thoracic surgery
I am a pediatric general and specialist surgeon with 24 years experience, spanning both academic and a busy clinical practice. After having the opportunity to train at some of the busiest centers in the world in India and Australia, I worked as a pediatric surgeon abroad for 9 years, followed by a busy practice as an Attending Pediatric Surgeon in the United States for the last 15 years. My training abroad was recognized by the University of State of New York and the American College of Surgeons. I am licensed to practice medicine in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. My unique experience makes me adept at both open and minimal invasive surgery and has enabled me to amass a large experience relevant to my specialty in a relatively short period of time.
Concurrent with my clinical practice has been an academic practice that has included training medical students, resident pediatricians, resident general surgeons and pediatric surgery fellows. I have 30 peer reviewed pub...
Armen Kirakosyan, MD, MBA, URPS, FACOG, FACS, FRCSC
Clarence Center, New York
Gynecology, Urology & Urological Surgery
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Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Robotic surgery, Pelvic/Vaginal mesh, Vaginal surgery, Gynecology, Hysterectomy, Slings, Laparoscopic surgery, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Vaginal lasers, Pelvic pain, Vaginal Fistula, Cosmetic GYN surgery, Prolapse surgery, Endometriosis
- Highly experienced Urogynecologist and GYN surgeon in Buffalo, New York
- 24+ years of practice
- 5000+ surgical cases
- 1000+ robotic surgical cases
- Triple US Board certified within the fields of:
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Certified by Collège des Médecins du Québec
- Expertise and training in Cosmetic Gynecologic surgeries
- New York medical license
- Certificate of registration for Independent practice by CPSO, Canada
- Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY University
at Buffalo
- Longtime member of Credentials Committee for large hospital system in Western NY
- Executive MBA program at Kellogg School of Management and Schulich School of
Business
David Lent, MD
Southern Westchester Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Associates
New Rochelle, New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Hip Replacement, Knee replacement, joint replacement, robotic surgery, adult reconstruction, partial knee replacement, MAKOplasty, orthopedic trauma surgery, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair
F.A.A.O.S.
Board certified
Dr David Lent is a board certified orthopedic surgeon licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida specializing in Joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. He has been in clinical practice in Westchester and the Bronx for the past 23 years at the Southern Westchester Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates. He is now chief of Orthopedic Surgery at St Johns Riverside Hospital and is head clinical director of the Westchester Orthopedic Center. Dr Lent is a world leader in robotic hip and knee replacement surgery (MAKOplasty) and travels the country extensively lecturing and instructing surgeons in robotics. Dr Lent has been featured in the Westchester Magazine as one of Westchester County’s “Top Doctors” and has been list in Castle and Connolly for over a decade.
Over the past ten years, Dr Lent has become a leader in expert testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. He specializes in case review prior to legal action as well as c...
Louis Salamone, MD, FACS
University of Vermont Health Network
Brooklyn, New York
General Surgery
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Surgical oncology, trauma surgery, acute care surgery, emergency general surgery, surgical critical care, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, surgery qualify improvement, surgical education, colorectal surgery
I am Harvard- and Yale-educated general surgeon with nine years of attending experience in general surgery, trauma/acute care surgery, and surgical oncology.
After completing my residency at Stanford in 2014, I worked at Stanford's affiliate public hospital--a level 1 trauma center--for seven years as a staff surgeon and Stanford Assistant Professor of Surgery (Affiliated). I spearheaded the development of the hospital's surgical oncology program, treating the full spectrum of colorectal, pancreas, liver, and stomach cancers. For my contributions to resident education, I was awarded Stanford's annual teaching award three times (2017, 2020, 2021), and I took on multiple leadership roles in surgical quality improvement and education.
As an expert in minimally invasive surgery and particularly surgical robotics, I have been selected as a proctor for Intuitive Surgical to help train the next generation of robotic general surgeons. In my current clinical position in the University o...
Umut Sarpel, MD, MSc, FACS
Praxis Med Experts
NEW YORK, New York
General Surgery
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Surgical, Oncology, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, General Surgery, Clinical Research, Cancer, stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary tree, small bowel, colon, sarcomas, robotic surgery
Umut Sarpel, MD, MSc, is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. She received her Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction in Research from the University of Rochester and earned her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Sarpel completed her residency in General Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and then pursued an additional two years of fellowship training in the field of Surgical Oncology while attaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Sarpel specializes in the care of patients with cancers of the stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary tree, small bowel, and colon, as well as sarcomas. Her practice includes open and robotic surgery. In addition, she performs Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for the treatment of carcinomatosis. A compelling stor...
Ray Sultan, MD FACS
Urology
Mt Sinai South Nassau
Oceanside, New York
Urology & Urological Surgery
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Urologic Injury, Urologic Complications, Kidney Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Kidney Stone, Ureteral Injury, Bladder Injury, Incontinence, ED, BPH, Infertility, Robotic Surgery, Fistula, Prosthesis, Prostate laser, Delayed Diagnosis, Testicle, Scrotum Urology
Dr. Sultan is a highly skilled and experienced Diplomate of the American Board of Urology, with over 14 years of clinical and surgical expertise in university, community, and teaching hospital settings. He is board-certified in urology and has a broad range of experience in both surgical and non-surgical treatments of general urology.
Dr. Sultan offers expert consulting services, providing objective, evidence-based opinions on medical issues related to urological care and malpractice. He has successfully consulted on over 40 cases, offering invaluable insights that have contributed to positive outcomes for his clients. Dr. Sultan is available for free telephone case reviews and is committed to providing thorough, reliable insights for attorneys seeking a trusted expert. His extensive clinical background, combined with his academic and teaching experience, ensures that he can provide well-informed, accurate, and credible testimony and consulting services.
Dr. Sultan graduated as va...
Eric S Heinz, MBA, MEM
MedTech Expert - 23 Years of Experience
Heinz Ventures, LLC
Memphis, Tennessee
Medical Devices, Marketing
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M&A, Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Commercial Disputes, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Robotic Surgery, Spine, MedTech, Branding, Trademarks, Biomedical Engineering, Trade Secrets, da Vinci Surgery, Securities, Shareholder Litigation, Governance
With 23+ years of broad and deep functional experience in the MedTech/medical device industry, Eric Heinz provides litigation consulting and expert witness testimony related to commercial disputes, marketing, mergers & acquisitions, product liability, and intellectual property.
Over his career, he has become a expert in the development and commercialization of surgical robotics, most notably through his past position as product manager for the da Vinci Surgical System at Intuitive Surgical.
He is a registered patent agent, and is named as an inventor on 19 Issued US patents.
His knowledge across product development engineering, marketing and M&A provide a unique perspective when understanding complex situations in this highly regulated industry. His extensive network in the industry (Top 1% LinkedIn Social Selling Index) facilitates warm introductions between engaged counsel and hard to source subject matter experts. He is known for his expertise in translating complex techn...
Bola Aladegbami
Hernia Surgeon Expert Witness
Dallas , Texas
General Surgery
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General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Abdominal Surgery
Dr. Bola Aladegbami, MD, MBA, is a highly accomplished and respected surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and abdominal wall reconstruction surgery. He is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Center of Advanced Surgery and Texas A&M College of Medicine.
Education
Dr. Aladegbami earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Stony Brook University School of Medicine in May 2012. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School, obtained in December 2016. His academic foundation was laid at Brooklyn College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry in May 2006.
Professional Experience
Dr. Aladegbami's extensive professional journey includes significant roles at prominent institutions:
• Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas/Texas A&M College of Medicine: Minimally Invasive and Abdo...
Ritha Belizaire, MD FACS FASCRS
General, colorectal and minimally invasive surgeon
Houston Community Surgical
Houston, Texas
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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colonoscopy, GI surgery, proctology, pelvic surgery, robotic surgery, colon cancer, rectal cancer, resident education, DEI, minimally invasive surgery, intestine, colon, rectum
Dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in the Houston area. Extensive experience in academic surgery (OH, NY and TX), resident and medical student education and serving low income/under resourced communities. Now part time academics and full time owner of solo surgical practice. I take care of patients with disorders of the gallbladder, small bowel, appendix, benign skin and soft tissue, colon, rectum and anus. I am certified in robotic surgery and perform colonoscopy as part of my practice. I have also served at Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the surgical department at UT Health Houston.
Jorge L Carmona, MD
Specialized in all aspects of general surgery
El Paso, Texas
General Surgery
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Gallbladder surgery, Ventral hernia repair, General Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Abdominal wall hernia repair, Incisional hernia repair, Laparoscopic surgery, Inguinal hernia repair, Open surgery, Robotic surgery, Colon surgery, Bowel surgery, Hernia repair
As a board-certified General Surgeon, Dr. Jorge Carmona practices individualized, patient-centered care. He takes pride in his ability to bring the most advanced surgical care to his practice with a goal of getting patients back to their normal, healthy lives as soon as possible. Dr. Carmona is devoted to providing compassionate, comprehensive care with special interests in robotic/laparoscopic surgery, hernia repair and diseases of the gallbladder and colon. Currently services the position of Vice-Chief of Surgery at Hospital of Providence Transmountain Campus in El Paso, Tx. Outside of the office, Dr. Carmona is an active member of his community. He enjoys spending time connecting and celebrating Latino culture as well as sharing his hobby of being an avid car enthusiast.
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Samuel Saleeb, MD, FACOG
Award winning OBGYN and Urogynecologist physician
Saleeb Expert Consulting
Suffolk, Virginia
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
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Urogynecology, female pelvic medicine, pelvic floor repair surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, vaginal prolapse, Uterine prolapse, Pelvic floor relaxation, Pelvic pain, Overactive bladder, Laparoscopic surgery, Robotic surgery, Hysterectomy, Ureteral injury, Fetal distress, Cesarean Section, infection
With over 30 years of unparalleled experience in obstetrics and gynecology, including a distinguished specialization in urogynecology and minimally invasive surgery, I provide expert witness services that attorneys can rely on for precision and professionalism. My expertise spans comprehensive medical record reviews, the preparation of meticulous medical reports, and confident appearances in depositions and trials. As both a seasoned clinician and educator, I bring a depth of understanding and a unique ability to convey complex medical concepts in clear, compelling language—qualities that make me an invaluable asset in malpractice litigation.
For more than five years, I have supported both defense and plaintiff attorneys in navigating the intricacies of OBGYN-related cases. My balanced approach ensures an objective analysis that withstands scrutiny, whether in preparing case assessments or presenting testimony. By leveraging my extensive background in urogynecology, minimally invas...
Aimee E. Gough, MD
Wyoming Surgical Associates
Casper, Wyoming
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
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Colon Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Rectal Cancer, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fistula, Anastomotic Leak, Surgical Complications, IBD, Bowel Obstruction, Colonoscopy, Low Anterior Resection, Colon Cancer, Ostomy, Hernia, Appendix, Gallbladder, Adhesions, Fistula
Dr. Aimee Gough is board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery as well as General Surgery and has been in independent practice for over five years. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, a clinical instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and an ATLS instructor.
She maintains a busy private practice where she practices both colorectal surgery and general surgery (including trauma) - with a focus on minimally invasive surgical care (robotic and laparoscopic) for diseases of the colon and rectum. She also cares for patients with anorectal and pelvic floor disorders. As the only board-certified colon and rectal surgeon in her state, she routinely sees complex patients, inherits and manages complication, and undertakes re-do operations. With experience in medical education and public speaking, Dr. Gough communicates effectively and excels at conveying complicated medical topics in a c...
