Expert Medical-Legal Witness From a Practicing, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Professor

Expert Medical-Legal Witness From a Practicing, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Professor

About Dr. Gustavo Godoy

Orthopedic Surgeon (board-certified) and Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine, Dr. Gustavo Godoy is a recognized expert medical-legal witness with a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery.

With over twenty years of experience, he excels in medical document review, forensic case analysis, and independent evaluations for both plaintiff and defense. Dr. Godoy is a robotic adult orthopedic surgeon, consultant to biomedical engineers for robotic design, and licensed in Louisiana and New York. Fluent in English and Spanish, he’s engaged on landmark injury and off-shore cases for law firms and international oil companies.

Orthopedic Surgeon (board-certified) and Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine, Dr. Gustavo Godoy is a recognized expert medical-legal witness with a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery.

With over twenty years of experience, he excels in medical document review, forensic case analysis, and independent evaluations for both plaintiff and defense.


Dr. Godoy is a robotic adult orthopedic surgeon, consultant to biomedical engineers for robotic design, and licensed in Louisiana and New York. Fluent in English and Spanish, he’s engaged on landmark injury and off-shore cases for law firms and international oil companies.

Professional Standards

Dr. Godoy upholds rigorous professional standards in every medical-legal case, emphasizing unbiased, evidence-based analysis. Every report and testimony adheres to current medical, legal, and ethical guidelines, ensuring reliable expertise and trust.

Continuing education, ethical transparency, and a commitment to both legal fairness and medical accuracy set Dr. Godoy apart as a witness and consultant. Professionalism, precision, and impartiality are the foundation of every engagement.

20+

20+

Years Experience

Years Experience

2

2

State Licenses

State Licenses

Forensic medicine

Forensic medicine

Expert Testimony

Expert Testimony

Board Certified

Board Certified

Robotic Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Bilingual Service

Bilingual Service

Biomedical Design

Biomedical Design

Independent Review

Independent Review

Legal Consulting

Legal Consulting

“Dr. Godoy’s analysis was pivotal in our offshore injury case—his expertise bridges medicine, law, and engineering.”

“Dr. Godoy’s analysis was pivotal in our offshore injury case—his expertise bridges medicine, law, and engineering.”

S. Moore, Attorney

Orthopedic Fellowship, Reconstructive Surgery

2010

Professor, Tulane University

2015–Present

Medical-Legal Expert, Offshore Injuries

2014–2026

Robotic Surgery Design Consultant

2012–Present

Licensed LA & NY

Active

Testimony, Intl. Oil Cases

Ongoing

Consult With Dr. Godoy Today.

Consult With Dr. Godoy Today.

Independent review, legal insight, and orthopedic opinions for high-stakes cases.

Independent review, legal insight, and orthopedic opinions for high-stakes cases.