Gastrointestinal Medical Experts Stuart I. Finkel M.D. 920 Park Avenue New York NY 10028 USA Phone:   800-666-2946 Fax:   212-737-5317 giexpert@aol.com

Areas of Testimony:

More than 20 years' experience as an expert medical witness for plaintiffs and defense in Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Digestive Disorders, Liver and Pancreatic Diseases, Internal Medicine, Primary Care Medicine, and Managed Medical Care, including medical malpractice, disability, patent law, and civil rights cases.

Cases have included alleged failures to diagnose gastrointestinal cancers, complications of gastrointestinal endoscopy, complications of gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgery, wrongful death, medical patent violations, and alleged violations of patients' constitutional and civil rights.

Dr. Finkel testified in the landmark Massachusetts case, Matsuyama v. Birnbaum et al, permitting recovery for a "loss of chance" in a medical malpractice wrongful death action, where a jury found that the defendant physician's negligence deprived the plaintiff's decedent of a less than even chance of surviving cancer. Details of the decision may be found on line.

Dr. Finkel also served as the Gastroenterology consultant on behalf of the Ground Zero First Responders in the World Trade Center litigation, settled in November 2010. He evaluated and stratified the severity of their gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) suffered as a consequence of environmental exposure at Ground Zero, and provided objective individual assessments used in the determination of disability awards.

Clinical and Academic Appointments:

Board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, with more than 25 years' experience in private medical practice. Assistant Clinical Professor at a major New York City medical school and teaching hospital with an international reputation for excellence in Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Published in peer-reviewed journals.

Services:

• Objective expert medical testimony offered for plaintiffs' or defense counsel, depending on merits of case. Medical case reviews and evaluations for merit or defensibility, computer literature searches, and independent medical evaluations;

• Verbal and written reports delineating pertinent standards of care, alleged and potential deviations, proximate causation, and damages - or rebuttal of allegations, depending on the respective merits of individual cases;

• Meritless or indefensible cases will be presented as such, if that is the opinion of the expert, in order to minimize further expenditures of attorney's time and money;

• Articulate and credible deposition and court testimony presented by experienced clinician, teacher, and expert witness;

• Objective critical analysis of documents, testimony and expert reports, for both sides, and assistance in preparation of effective cross-examination strategies;

• Expedited reviews, reports, and testimony available.

 
References and Fee Schedule: On request.