John C Kurylo, MD

Rolling Hills Estates, California
John C Kurylo, MD Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Award-Winning Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma Expert

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Phone: (424) 630-0724
  • Cell: (424) 630-0724

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedics - Non-Surgical

Keywords/Search Terms:

Orthopedic Trauma Injuries, Orthopedic Infections, Expertise in Hip Fractures, Rural Orthopedics, Fractures, Orthopedic Device Complications, Periprosthetic Fractures, Emergency Room Orthopedics, Nonunion, Malunions, Compartment Syndrome, Orthopedic Intraoperative Complications, Orthopedic Postoperative Complications

Education:

MD, Boston University School of Medicine; BS, University of California, Los Angeles - School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Years in Practice:

13

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

5

Additional Information

John C. Kurylo, MD, FAAOS, FACS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained orthopedic traumatologist with more than 13 years of attending experience treating complex fractures, orthopedic trauma, and musculoskeletal injuries. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Dr. Kurylo has practiced in academic medical centers, private practice, and high-volume regional referral centers, caring for patients with injuries ranging from routine fractures to polytrauma, complex periarticular fractures, post-traumatic complications, infection, nonunion, malunion, and joint reconstruction. As an expert witness, Dr. Kurylo provides objective, evidence-based opinions for both plaintiff and defense counsel in cases involving: • Orthopedic trauma and fracture management • Medical malpractice and standard-of-care cases • Delayed or missed diagnosis • Surgical complications • Personal injury and catastrophic orthopedic injuries • Workers' compensation matters Known for a highly analytical and detail-oriented approach, Dr. Kurylo evaluates medical records comprehensively including imaging studies, operative reports, emergency department records, anesthesia records, nursing documentation, rehabilitation records, and treatment history. He routinely reviews complex and extensive medical records and specializes in identifying subtle, but impactful, clinical details. Dr. Kurylo delivers timely, objective, and well-supported opinions grounded in current orthopedic standards of care. He is skilled at communicating complex concepts in clear, accessible language that is understandable to attorneys, judges, and juries. Dr. Kurylo is available for case review, written reports, deposition, trial testimony, and consultation nationwide. Contact: drkurylo@orthoexpertreview.com