From Scalpel to Stand: A Surgeon’s Journey into Expert Witness Testimony

🎙️ Season 3 of On the Stand with Ashish Arun opens with an insightful conversation featuring Dr. Stephen M. Cohen, a board-certified colorectal surgeon and experienced medico-legal consultant who has spent decades helping courts and juries understand complex medical realities.

In this episode, Dr. Cohen shares how his medical expertise evolved into a respected expert witness career — and what it really takes to testify with confidence, credibility, and integrity.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
🩺 How a chance request from a senior colleague led Dr. Cohen into the world of expert witnessing
⚖️ The skills that truly matter in the courtroom — and why credibility outweighs advocacy
🧠 How to simplify complex medical information for judges and juries without losing precision
🎯 What separates good experts from great ones in medico-legal testimony
💬 The biggest mistakes new experts make — and how to avoid them
🔍 How to prepare for cross-examination and maintain composure under pressure
💼 What attorneys look for when hiring or cross-examining medical experts
🏥 Why integrity and objectivity are the foundation of a successful expert witness practice

👩‍⚖️ Who should watch:
👨‍⚕️ Medical and technical professionals exploring expert witness work
⚖️ Attorneys and legal teams working with (or against) medical experts
🎓 Law students or young professionals learning about courtroom dynamics
🏛️ Anyone curious about the intersection of medicine, law, and testimony

📌 About the Show:
On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and business of expert witness testimony — through in-depth conversations with leading experts, attorneys, and professionals shaping the future of litigation.

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