Areas of Expertise

Obstetrical Anesthesia Care (Labor and Delivery)

Cesarean Section / External Cephalic Version / Spinal / Epidural / Back Pain / Post Dural Puncture Headache / Post Partum Hemorrhage / Hysterectomy / Uterine Atony

Gastroenterological Procedures

Endoscopy / Colonoscopy / ERCP / Procedural Sedation

General and Sub-Specialty Surgery

General Surgery / Colon and Rectal / Gynecological /Urology / Neurosurgery / Ophthalmic / Orthopedic / Oral and Maxillofacial / Otolaryngology (ENT) Plastic / Vascular / Trauma / Burns

Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Procedures

Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Procedures

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Medical Expert Witness Consulting Process

Step 1 We schedule a complimentary 15-minute introductory phone call or Zoom meeting to discuss the case.

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Step 2 You send a retainer and the medical records.

Step 3 A comprehensive medical review is performed.

Step 4 We schedule a follow-up, 1-hour phone call or Zoom meeting to discuss my findings.

Step 5 I proceed with an affidavit of merit, official report production, deposition, and/or testimony at trial as requested.

Forensic Anesthesiology Medical Expert Witness Services

Comprehensive Review

  • Screening call to discuss the matter

  • Review of all the discovered records and information

  • Professionally crafted and expertly detailed comprehensive report 

  • Meeting to review draft report

  • Finalized letterhead report

  • Deposition and testimony at trial as needed

Hourly Review

  • Screening call to discuss the matter

  • Review of all the relevant medical  records and information 

  • Follow-up call to discuss peri-operative or peri-procedural events

Precision Discussion

  • One-hour consultation to discuss any aspect of clinical anesthesiology 

  • We can discuss the standard of care, deviations from standard of care, intra-operative sequence of events, standards of documentation,or any other desired topic

  • This is an opportunity to run any topic past a board certified anesthesiologist and expert in their field

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"Dr. Gutman's work thus far has been stellar.  Clear and careful demand of the facts and appropriate knowledge of the standard of care.  His deposition was cogent and he had prepared very well." 

— New Orleans Plaintiff Attorney

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"Dr. Gutman is thorough and precise. Minimal ambiguity and good understanding of the legal process. He was comfortable explaining difficult medical concepts and making them understandable."

— North Carolina Defense Attorney

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. I am a board certified clinical anesthesiologist with subspecialty training in obstetrical anesthesia.

    I hold 5 active medical licenses in New York, California, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

    There are no active or pending legal cases in which I am named.

    I have never had any license or hospital privilege revoked.

    I have no felony convictions, have never been sanctioned professionally, and have no blemishes to my record.

  • • General Anesthesiology

    • Obstetrical Anesthesiology

    • Pre-Operative Anesthesia Optimization

  • Schedule a free 15-minute Introductory Consultation with me through this link. Phone and zoom meetings are available. Please make sure to select the correct timezone when scheduling.

  • You’re welcome to connect with me on LinkedIn or to download my curriculum vitae

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