How much do physician expert witnesses charge?
Physician expert-witness fees commonly vary by task. The following broad ranges are practical market guidance, not a required fee schedule.
Typical physician expert-witness rate ranges
Record review / consultation
Approximately $350–$700+ per hour
Deposition
Approximately $500–$900+ per hour
Trial testimony
Approximately $600–$1,200+ per hour
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Highly specialized or scarce subspecialists may charge more. Specialty, experience, geography, urgency, preparation, and disruption to scheduled clinical work can all affect a physician's fee.
Common fee-structure elements
- Retainers: an advance may be requested before work begins. The agreement should explain what it covers and how unused funds are handled.
- Deposition and trial minimums: two- to four-hour minimums are common when physicians must reserve clinical time, although individual policies vary.
- Cancellation: experts often specify a notice window and a fee for late cancellation of time they held away from practice.
- Travel: the agreement should state whether travel time is billed, at what rate, and how reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
- Rush review: urgent work may carry a premium when it disrupts existing clinical or professional commitments.
Sources and method
These intentionally broad bands synthesize public national survey and marketplace information. They are not universal medians, a quote for a particular specialty, or an earnings guarantee.
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