Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of cases does Dr. Urits review?
Pain medicine and anesthesiology matters, including CRPS, spinal cord stimulators and neuromodulation, intrathecal pumps, peripheral nerve stimulation, headache interventions, opioid prescribing, complications of interventional procedures, post-traumatic spine pain, regional anesthesia, sedation, perioperative and postoperative complications, obstetric anesthesia, airway and intubation injuries, anesthesia medications, and informed consent. He handles medical malpractice, personal injury, DEA, administrative, licensing-board, and criminal matters.
What are Dr. Urits's credentials?
He is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He earned his MD at Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed anesthesia residency and interventional pain medicine fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School. He has 412 PubMed-indexed publications, has edited three textbooks, and has held editorial roles with peer-reviewed journals.
Can Dr. Urits address anesthesia standard of care?
Yes. His opinions rest on his anesthesia residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School, board certification in Anesthesiology, and published research. Retaining counsel should confirm qualification rules for each jurisdiction.
Does he review care by nurse anesthetists or nurse practitioners?
Yes. Dr. Urits reviews care given by CRNAs and nurse practitioners in anesthesiology and pain medicine.
Does Dr. Urits work for plaintiffs or defendants?
Both. He works with plaintiff and defense attorneys in roughly equal measure and gives the same evidence-based opinion whoever retains him.
How do I retain Dr. Urits?
Submit the case inquiry form with party names for a conflict check. Once conflicts are cleared, you receive the engagement agreement and rates. Retention is confirmed when the signed agreement and retainer are received.
What are his rates?
Rates are provided on request. Every engagement is based on a retainer. Compensation is never contingent on the outcome of a case.
How quickly can he review a case?
Dr. Urits offers a fast turnaround on the initial review. Timelines for the full review and report are confirmed at engagement.
Does Dr. Urits testify at deposition and trial?
Yes. He is available for deposition, hearing, and trial testimony, including remote testimony. He can also be retained as a consulting expert.
Does he perform independent medical examinations?
Yes. In-person IMEs take place in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
Does Dr. Urits give opinions on future care and its cost?
Yes. He gives opinions on future pain medicine care and cost, including device maintenance and replacement, repeat procedures, long-term medication management, and pain medicine portions of a life care plan.
Does he accept DEA, licensing-board, or criminal matters?
Yes. He accepts DEA, administrative, licensing-board, and criminal matters involving pain medicine and opioid prescribing.
Where is Dr. Urits licensed, and where can he serve as an expert?
He holds active medical licenses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He reviews matters nationwide, subject to each jurisdiction's rules for expert qualification.
What should I send first?
The party names for a conflict check and a short case summary. Please do not send medical records, protected health information, or privileged material until conflicts are cleared and the engagement agreement is signed.
How are records sent?
After retention, records are sent by secure file transfer. The method is provided with the engagement agreement.