Rule 4.206 - Expert Witnesses(1).Identification of Experts. At a case management conference, if not included in the case management order, the Court shall determine the time that identification of experts will be made by the parties.(2).Number of Experts. At anytime during the pendency of a matter, the Court may limit the number of expert witnesses to be called by each party to avoid repetition and unnecessary expense.(3).Expert Report. The parties shall comply with the provisions of K.S.A. 60-226(b)(6) with respect to the disclosure of expert testimony. A written report signed by the witness shall be furnished to all parties of record which shall contain a complete statement of all opinions to be expressed and the bases and reasons therefor. The disclosure shall include a current curriculum vitae setting out the qualifications of the expert and identifying all published and unpublished writings of the expert pertaining to the expert's opinions in the case. The disclosure shall also identify all other data, writings or exhibits upon which the expert relies upon to support his or her opinions in the case. Published writings may be identified by citation. Copies of the expert's unpublished writings shall be furnished with the report.(4).Discovery. At any case management or status conference, or thereafter, the Court shall explore with counsel the possibility of using alternative means of discovery of the opinions of expert witnesses, however, the parties shall retain the right to depose opposing experts. (5).Treating Physicians. Treating physicians may be identified as experts without the necessity of a full disclosure as set forth in this rule. However, if counsel anticipates using them for opinions other than causation, the nature and extent of the injury, and the reasonableness and necessity of medical treatment and expenses, then full disclosure shall be made.