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Obesity Expert Witnesses
Obesity-related disputes in complex commercial litigation typically arise in pharmaceutical, medical device, and employment matters, when a weight-management drug, bariatric device, or workplace decision involving obesity is contested, rather than in an individual's personal health circumstances. These disputes surface in pharmaceutical litigation over anti-obesity medications and their documented safety and efficacy profiles, in medical device litigation involving bariatric surgical devices or weight-management technology, and in employment discrimination litigation over whether a company's hiring, promotion, or accommodation decisions related to weight or obesity complied with applicable disability and employment law. Because obesity involves complex metabolic, genetic, and behavioral factors, determining whether a specific drug, device, or employment decision was properly supported requires specialized clinical and scientific expertise. The central issue is typically whether the clinical and scientific evidence at issue supports the safety, efficacy, or discrimination claim being made.
An obesity expert helps attorneys evaluate that question by applying accepted clinical and scientific standards to the drug, device, or employment evidence at issue. That might mean assessing whether a weight-management medication's documented adverse effect profile is consistent with claims made in pharmaceutical litigation, evaluating whether a bariatric device's design and labeling addressed known clinical risks, or analyzing whether an employer's decisions were consistent with an employee's documented health status and applicable disability law. These findings support positions on causation, product defect, and employment liability, giving attorneys a clinically grounded basis for litigation strategy.
Obesity cases benefit from experts whose specific background, whether endocrinology and weight management, bariatric medicine, or nutrition science, matches the precise clinical or institutional question at issue rather than obesity in general terms. Round Table Group's obesity network includes physicians, nutritionists, and researchers with experience across weight management, obesity pharmacotherapy, and metabolic disease. With more than 75,000 expert searches completed for litigators, we help attorneys match a case's specific obesity-related issue to an expert whose credentials will withstand scrutiny. Let us help you find the right obesity expert for your case by calling us at (202) 908-4500.
Here are a few of our favorite Obesity Expert Witnesses:
Massachusetts Immunity, Obesity Expert #15914
I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of periodontal diseases, with specific knowledge of infection and immunity, systemic diseases and genetic diseases. I have published on such topics as infection and immunity, cardiovascular, diabetes and obesity.
Massachusetts Tobacco, Obesity, Public Health Expert #16165
I have 40 years of experience and specialize in the field of consumer-related litigation, with specific knowledge of tobacco, obesity and litigation strategy. I have published on such topics as tobacco litigation, obesity litigation and public health strategies.
Hypertension, Stroke, Obesity Expert #16351
I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of neuroscience, with specific knowledge of central autonomic processing, cardiovascular disease and the neurobiology of obesity. I have published on such topics as novel stroke therapies, new therapeutic targets for obesity and blood brain communication.
New York Weight, Food, Obesity Expert #16970
I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of nutrition education with specific knowledge in the areas of weight control, diabetes and chronic disease prevention. I have published on such topics as dietary recommendations, weight control methods and lifestyle interventions.
Washington D.C. Obesity, Overweight Expert #17757
I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of weight management and obesity with specific knowledge in the areas of clinical care of obese patients, clinical research trials related to obesity pharmacotherapy and clinical research. I have published on such topics as obesity, obesity researcgh and pharamcotherapy and obesity discrimination. I have testified 10 times on topics such as pharmacotherpay, obesity discrimination and obesity treatment. I am the medical director of a large, multidisciplinary weight management program.
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Colorado Diabetes, Estrogen, Obesity Expert #18732
I have 11 years of experience, and specialize in the field of pharmacy with specific knowledge in the areas of diabetes care, obesity and hormone replacement. I have published on such topics as diabetes care, pharmacy education and substance abuse.
New York Nutrition, Obesity, Wellness Expert #19518
I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of nutrition and exercise physiology, with specific knowledge of obesity, cardiometabolic disease prevention, optimal performance and wellness. I have published on such topics as nutrition, obesity and wellness.
New Jersey Mammalian Genetics, Obesity Expert #20683
I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of mammalian genetics, with specific knowledge of cancer, obesity and genomics. I have published on such topics as tumorigenesis, weight gain and genetics.
New Jersey Obesity, Diabetes, Glucose Expert #20797
I have 14 years of experience and specialize in the field of biomedical research, with specific knowledge of obesity, diabetes and energy metabolism. I have published on such topics as molecular mechanisms of insulin resistance, inflammatory cytokines and insulin resistance, and energy metabolism in fat and muscle cells.
California Obesity, Diet Therapy Expert #21508
I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of pediatrics with specific knowledge in the areas of obesity, nutrition and development. As a result of starting a specialty weight management practice specifically for children and families, I have acquired a wealth of small business and real world experience rarely if never encountered in the traditional medical practice office setting. As a result, I feel that my professional and life skills have grown exponentially as a trusted provider of medical care for all ages.
Colorado Obesity, Fat Oxidation, Exercise Expert #22658
I have 17 years of experience, and specialize in the field of obesity with specific knowledge in the areas of energy balance, fuel utilization and weight loss. I have published on such topics as weight regain after weight loss, dietary fat oxidation and exercise.
Wisconsin Food, Health, Obesity Expert #23102
I have 16 years of experience in the field of economics and policy, with specific knowledge of food, health and environment. I have published on such topics as economic aspects of obesity, consumer interest in food and health, and food and environment.
Diabetes, Obesity Expert #23752
I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of endocrinology, with specific knowledge of diabetes, obesity and lipid disorders.
Arizona Obesity, Enerty Homeostasis Expert #24159
I have 16 years of experience and specialize in the field of type 2 diabetes mellitus, with specific knowledge of adipose tissue hormones, metabolic regulation and glucose transport. I have published on such topics as biochemistry of adiponectin, metabolic regulation and signal transduction.
Illinois Diabetes, Obesity Expert #24254
I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of endocrinology and metabolism with specific knowledge in the areas of type 2 diabetes, obesity and their molecular mechanisms. I have published on such topics as mechanisms of diabetes and obesity in humans, rodent models and the role of gender and reproductive homones.
New Jersey Heart Disease, Diabetes, Obesity Expert #25024
I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of drug development, pharmacology with specific knowledge in the areas of cardiovascular, obesity and diabetes. I have published on such topics as drugs for treatment of heart attacks, drug and nutritional supplments in diabetes and drug development for obesity. I work as executive director of pharmacology. I also teach pathophysiology and medical physiology to first year medical students. I do some collaborative research in fields of cardiovascular and obesity.
Texas Obesity, Nutrition, Malnutrition Expert #26540
I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of nutrition and dietetics with specific knowledge in the areas of obesity, weight management and obesity. I have published on such topics as medical nutrition therapy, obesity and weight management. I have worked behind the scenes to help lawyer’s build and understand clinical (nutrition) care for patients in medical jeopardy.
Nutrition, Diabetes, Obesity Expert #26635
I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of nutrition and metabolism, with specific knowledge of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. I have published on such topics as lipid metabolism, dietary fats and trans fatty acids.
Colorado Obesity, Metabolism Expert #29189
I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of nutrition, metabolism, and therapeutics, with specific knowledge of obesity, diabetes, and nutrition and metabolism. I have published on such topics as diabetes, obesity, and genetic measurement and manipulation.
Texas Animal Physiology, Obesity Expert #32576
I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of obesity and diabetes, with specific knowledge of molecular biology, cloning, biochemistry and animal physiology. I have published on such topics as obesity, diabetes and immunology.
Connecticut Nutrition, Wellness, Obesity Expert #32991
I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of nutrition with specific knowledge in the areas of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. I have published on such topics as community nutrition, chronic disease management and interdisciplinary teams.
Pennsylvania Medicine, Pediatrics, Obesity Expert #33054
I have 30 years of experience and specialize in the field of medicine, with specific knowledge of pediatrics, endocrinology and obesity. I have published on such topics as metabolism, public health and obesity.
Delaware Obesity, Bariatric Surgery Expert #33591
I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of nutrition, with specific knowledge of obesity, bariatric surgery and intensive care.
Colorado Obesity, Exercise, Diet Expert #34587
I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of obesity, with specific knowledge of prevention and treating obesity, the link between obesity and chronic disease, and diet and exercise.
Pennsylvania Pain, Migraine, Obesity Expert #35481
I have 10 years of experience and specialize in the field of neurology, with specific knowledge of pain, headache and obesity. I have published on such topics as migraine, obesity and complex regional pain syndrome.
Massachusetts Statins, Obesity, Hyperlipidemia Expert #36150
I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of clinical pharmacy with specific knowledge in the areas of obesity, hyperlipidemia and hypertension. I have published on such topics as statin drugs and pharmacy education.
Pennsylvania Obesity, Risk, Anesthesia Expert #36924
I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of anesthesia with specific knowledge in the areas of obesity surgery, trauma surgery and addiction in medical providers. I have published on such topics as anesthesia in obesity, trauma anesthesia, and diabetes. I am trained in biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, immunology, surgical infectious diseases, hyperbaric medicine, surgery and anesthesia. I have lectured frequently on 6 continents and travel extensively and continue working clinically, researching and teaching at my medical school.
Diabetes, Obesity, Peptides Expert #40042
I have 0 year of experience, and specialize in the field of . I have been involved in filing of a number of patents for potential new treatments of diabetes/obesity.
Texas Genetics, Obesity, Birth Defects Expert #40310
I have 16 years of experience, and specialize in the field of human genetics/pediatrics, with specific knowledge in the areas of clinical genetics, birth defects and molecular biology. I have published on such topics as chromosome abnormalities, birth defects, and obesity and metabolism. I have testified on cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome (deposition). I am a national institute of health funded investigator with a clinical focus in human genetics in a large academic center known for its strength in genetics. I have examined more than 1000 patients with rare genetic disorders, and have several publications in this area.
Obesity, Cachexia Expert #41876
I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of cancer biochemistry with specific knowledge in the areas of cacheixa, obesity. I have published on such topics as cancer cacheixa and obesity.
Texas Diabetes, Obesity Expert #42083
I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of endocrinology with specific knowledge in the areas of diabetes, hyperlipidemia and growth hormone deficiency. I have published on such topics as growth hormone, insulin therapy and diabetes.
California Lipid, Diabetes, Obesity Expert #43439
I have 11 years of experience, and specialize in the field of biomedical research with specific knowledge in the areas of obesity, lipid metabolism and aging. I have published on such topics as obesity and lipid metabolism. My research has identified drug targets for the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and gallstones.
Virginia Health Promotion, Obesity Expert #44694
I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of medical malpractice with specific knowledge in the area of nursing. I have published on such topics as differential diagnosis and disease prevention. I have testified on nursing care of the patient with spinal compression fracture, nursing care of the patient with ischemic bowel. I have a wide range of experiences in clinical nursing and teaching at the baccalaureate and masters level.
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Questions Attorneys Ask About Obesity Expert Witnesses:
An obesity expert typically becomes necessary in pharmaceutical litigation involving anti-obesity medications, medical device litigation involving bariatric surgical or weight-management technology, and employment discrimination litigation over whether hiring, promotion, or accommodation decisions complied with applicable disability and employment law.
These experts can assess whether a medication's documented adverse effect profile is consistent with claims made in pharmaceutical litigation, evaluate whether a bariatric device's design and labeling addressed known clinical risks, and analyze whether an employer's decisions were consistent with an employee's documented health status. Many also address broader questions of metabolic disease and weight management treatment standards.
The expert's specific background, whether endocrinology, bariatric medicine, or nutrition science, should closely match the clinical or institutional question at issue, and active clinical and research experience strengthens credibility. Prior testimony and publication on the specific mechanism or product in dispute also add weight.
An obesity expert's clinical analysis can establish whether a drug or device caused a claimed effect, whether an employment decision was consistent with applicable disability law, and quantify the resulting damages. The same clinical grounding is often essential to rebutting an opposing expert's causation or discrimination theory.
Round Table Group works with counsel to define the specific clinical, product, or employment questions at issue, then sources and speaks with candidates to assess their directly relevant clinical and research experience. After confirming interest, availability, and completing conflict checks, we present a curated roster of qualified options for counsel to review.
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