Breast Surgery Expertise

FOR COMPLEX MEDICAL-LEGAL MATTERS

A comprehensive perspective from diagnosis through cancer surgery, reconstruction and long-term outcome.

Dr. Jean-Claude Schwartz provides objective medical-legal consultation and expert-witness services to plaintiff and defense counsel in matters involving breast cancer diagnosis, including failure to diagnose and delayed diagnosis, breast surgery, reconstruction, and breast-device issues including BioZorb.

With more than 10,000 surgical procedures completed and an extensive peer-reviewed publication record, Dr. Schwartz brings attorneys a rare ability to evaluate the entire course of a breast-cancer case — not simply one isolated portion of the treatment.

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“One expert who understands how every decision affects the next…”
10,000+
SURGICAL PROCEDURES COMPLETED
MD, PHD
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
YALE
BREAST SURGICAL ONCOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
EXTENSIVE
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATION RECORD
PLAINTIFF & DEFENSE
EXPERIENCE WITH OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS

ONE EXPERT.
THE ENTIRE BREAST CARE CONTINUUM.

Most experts evaluate only one portion of the sequence.

Dr. Schwartz’s practice sits at the intersection of breast surgical oncology and reconstructive breast surgery. He evaluates how each decision affected the next—from diagnosis and oncologic planning through cancer treatment, surgical decisions, reconstruction, recovery and long-term outcomes.

This comprehensive perspective can help counsel determine:
  • Whether the treatment met the applicable standard of care
  • Whether a different surgical option should reasonably have been considered
  • Whether an alleged error caused the claimed injury
  • Whether a poor result represents negligence or a recognized complication
  • Whether informed consent adequately addressed available options
  • Whether the claimed prognosis, damages or future-care needs are supported
  • Which additional medical specialties may be required to evaluate the case fully
  • Evaluation of breast-device complication claims including BioZorb

Medical-Legal Areas of Expertise

BC

Breast Cancer
Diagnosis & Treatment

Delays or missed diagnosis, imaging choices, biopsy timing, disease staging and multidisciplinary planning

OP

Breast-Conserving &
Oncoplastic Surgery

Lumpectomy, margin management, oncoplastic techniques and evaluation of deformity

MR

Mastectomy &
Reconstruction

Nipple-sparing, skin-sparing, implant and autologous reconstruction, revision, symmetry and aesthetic re-tuning

IC

Informed Consent &
Surgical Decision-Making

Evaluation of disclosure of risk, alternatives and reconstruction options offered

PC

Postoperative
Complications

Infection, seroma, reconstruction failure, implant issues and long-term sequelae

CD

Causation, Damages &
Future Medical Needs

Identify where responsibility actually belongs: surgeon, radiologist, pathologist, hospital, patient factors

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Services for Counsel

  • Early case screening
  • Medical record review
  • Case-merit evaluation
  • Standards-of-care analysis
  • Causation analysis
  • Assessment of complications and outcomes
  • Evaluation of future surgical and reconstructive needs
  • Written expert reports
  • Affidavits & declarations
  • Deposition testimony
  • Trial testimony
  • Assistance identifying other appropriate experts

Professional Qualifications

  • Board-Certified General Surgeon
  • Fellowship-Trained in Breast Surgical Oncology at Yale University
  • General Surgery Residency at Emory University
  • MD and PhD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Cornell University
  • International oncoplastic training in Milan, Paris, London, Basel and Auckland
  • Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons
  • More than 10,000 surgical procedures completed
  • Active breast surgical oncology and oncoplastic surgical practice
  • Published oncology, educator and invited lecturer
  • Experienced consulting for plaintiff and defense counsel
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An Objective Resource for Both Sides of the Bar

Balanced, evidence-based analysis for plaintiffs and defense counsel alike—helping ensure that every decision, opinion and recommendation is informed by science, surgical experience and a commitment to justice.

For Plaintiff Counsel

Determine whether earlier diagnosis, planning, informed consent or surgical treatment caused avoidable oncologic, physical or reconstructive injury.

For Defense Counsel

Help distinguish high-quality from a recognized complication and evaluate whether the treating physician’s actions were reasonable under the circumstances.

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Surgical expert consultation services are provided exclusively to attorneys, law firms, and legal organizations.

To request curriculum vitae, fee schedule, or availability, please complete the confidential inquiry form below. All inquiries are handled confidentially.

Disclaimer: Surgical expert consultation services are separate from patient care services. This page is intended for legal professionals only.

Attorney-only Inquiry Form: This inquiry form is intended exclusively for attorneys, law firms, and legal organizations seeking independent physician expert consultation. Dr. Schwartz provides objective medical-legal analysis in matters involving breast cancer care, oncoplastic breast surgery, and breast reconstruction. All inquiries are handled confidentially and reviewed on a selective basis.

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