Thoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses

Thoracic surgery covers the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the chest, lungs, pleura and chest wall. For example, this may include lung cancer, mesothelioma, pneumothorax, pleural disease, chest wall disorders and thoracic trauma. McCollum Consultants provides independent thoracic surgery expert witnesses for clinical negligence, personal injury and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the expert's experience, opinion may cover diagnosis, scans, treatment choice, surgery and complications. In addition, an expert may comment on causation, condition, prognosis and future treatment. Review the thoracic surgery experts below to identify a specialist whose experience matches the instruction.

Thoracic Surgery Expert Witness FAQs

What types of cases can a thoracic surgery expert assist with?
Cases may involve lung cancer, mesothelioma, pneumothorax, pleural disease, chest wall conditions or thoracic trauma. In addition, some specialists cover minimally invasive procedures or complex chest surgery. The right expert will depend on the condition and treatment involved.

What medico-legal issues can a thoracic surgeon expert witness address?
Depending on their expertise, a thoracic surgeon may comment on diagnosis, investigations, treatment choice, surgery, complications and care after surgery. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover causation, condition or prognosis.

How do I find the right thoracic surgery expert witness?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main clinical issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify a thoracic specialist whose experience is appropriate to the instruction.