Bariatric Medicine Expert Witnesses
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Please find bariatric medicine expert witnesses and consultants by clicking on these links. Bariatric medicine experts found on this page may give opinions involving gastric bypass surgery, medical treatment of obesity, and bariatric physicians. These experts may provide reports concerning obesity and the medical management of obesity. They may also opine on issues regarding morbid obesity, clinically severe obesity, and physician-supervised medical weight loss programs, among other topics.
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What is a bariatric medicine expert witness?
A bariatric medicine expert witness is a physician who specializes in the medical management of obesity. These experts are often involved in the medical treatment of overweight or obese patients.
What is the role of a bariatric medicine expert witness?
Bariatric medicine expert witness provides expert opinion on medical malpractice, wrongful death and personal injury cases related to obesity and weight-loss surgery.
How much can a person make as a bariatric medicine expert witness?
Bariatric medicine expert witnesses may receive income in the potential ranges from $175 to $475 per hour or greater, depending on the whether testimony is involved. Some experts charge a flat fee per day for deposition or trial testimony.
What are the qualifications of a bariatric medicine expert witness?
A Bariatric Medicine expert witness should be a licensed physician with specialized training and experience in the management of obesity and related conditions.
In a lawsuit, how is evidence gathered by a bariatric medicine expert witness?
A bariatric medicine expert witness may gather evidence through medical records, patient interviews, physical examinations, and reviewing relevant literature to provide testimony in a lawsuit related to weight loss surgery.
What type of cases might require opinions from a bariatric medicine expert witness?
Cases involving medical malpractice, surgical complications, or weight loss treatments may require opinions from a bariatric medicine expert witness. They can provide insight into the standard of care and potential negligence.