Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses in South Carolina

Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery - Lung surgery, Esophagus surgery, Chest Wall Surgery, Achalasia, Paraesophageal hernia, Esophagus cancer, Thoracotomy pain, Lung Cancer, Robotic thoracic surgery, ECMO, Mediastinal disease, Empyema, Chest Trauma, Rib fixation, Bronchoscopy, Anastomotic leak, Airway disease, VATS, GERD, Pneumothorax

Dr. Chigozirim "Chigo" Ekeke is a board-certified thoracic surgeon and Assistant Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Michigan, where he also serves as Surgical Director of the Michigan Surgical Health & Optimization Program (MSHOP), the institution's perioperative optimization and prehabilitation program. Dr. Ekeke maintains a high-volume robotic thoracic surgical practice with particular expertise in esophageal surgery, lung cancer resection, chest wall reconstruction, and minimally invasive techniques. He is among the highest-volume chest wall surgeons in the state of Michigan. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of general thoracic surgery, including complex esophageal, airway, lung, mediastinal, and chest wall disease, treated with advanced endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques. He completed his undergraduate and medical school education at The Ohio State University, followed by training in the Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery program...

Trenton, South Carolina

Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery - Robotic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Government and Civil Health Care, Lung Disease, Foregut, Surgical ICU, Aerospace Medicine, Esophageal Disease, Ion Robot, Aeromedical Evacuation, Mediastinal Mass, General Surgery, 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 Cardiot-horacic 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 Cardio-thoracic Surgery, and Chairman of Robotic Steering Committees. Educator for medical schools, as well as surgical residency and fellowship programs. Mentor and proctor in surgery and robotic surgery. Extensive experience in domestic and foreign environments, military and civilian experience working and developing individuals as well as teams. Experienced in occurrence investigation, adverse outcomes investigation, investigation of deviations from established policies and procedures in civil and government systems. Experienced in Aerospace medicine, FAA m...