Expert Witness


Expert Services

Dr. Orly Steinberg reviews cases as an obstetrics and gynecology expert for individuals or hospitals for independent review. She can serve as a consultant or expert reviewer for Medical Board cases as well. She has served as an obgyn medical expert and witness for both plaintiff and defense counsel. In addition, Dr. Steinberg as an obgyn expert, analyzes and compares expert reports and helps clients and lawyers in preparation for trial. Dr. Steinberg gives only honest and unbiased opinions regarding cases.

As an obgyn specialist, Dr. Steinberg has the obligation and duty as a citizen and a physician to act as an expert witness in litigation when issues appropriate to her training and expertise are involved. Acting as an expert witness, Dr. Steinberg serves as a knowledgeable, experienced, impartial individual, presenting her own considered opinions of the case to see that justice is served. The expert witness is not an advocate for either side that has engaged her but to can assist the judge or jury to understand the medical facts of the case. The expert witness acts as a consultant and a teacher. Testimony must be honest, objective, and fully impartial regarding the medical information in the case. Medical testimony must be clearly stated, concise and understandable. The expert witness has the ethical obligation to give truthful answers within the bounds of her expertise and must be able to sincerely and validly justify the position she believes. (This paragraph includes excerpts from ACP expert witness guidelines as well as ACC policy statement).