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Boyle C. Cheng

Director, Neuroscience Institute

Pittsburgh, PA28 years+ years experience
Biomechanical Engineering and Spine Surgery Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Boyle C. Cheng, PhD is a neurosurgery and biomechanics expert specializing in spine surgery and medical device litigation. With a career spanning mechanical engineering, neurosurgery, and biomechanics, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating biomechanical failures, assessing surgical outcomes, and evaluating whether medical devices meet industry standards.

Mr. Cheng has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving neurosurgery, biomechanics, and spinal surgery cases. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, along with his extensive academic appointments, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving spinal surgery and medical devices.

Work Experience

Boyle C. Cheng has over 25 years of experience in the medical and research fields. He is currently the Director of Research and the Director of the Neurosurgery Spine and Biomechanics Research Laboratory at Allegheny Health Network, as well as a Professor at Drexel University School of Medicine and an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University. His previous roles include Director of Biologics and Motion Preservation at Blackstone Medical, Inc. and various managerial positions at Stryker.

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Boyle C. Cheng is a leading expert in spinal biomechanics and neurosurgery device development.

Best Use Cases

  • 1consulting on spinal device design
  • 2testifying in neurosurgery malpractice cases
  • 3advising on biomechanics research

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

    University of Wisconsin · 1999

  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

    Colorado State University · 1993

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

    Colorado State University · 1991

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