Balloon Sinuplasty Expert Witnesses

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Sinus Surgery, Nasal Surgery, Allergy, Balloon Sinuplasty, Rhinoplasty, Product Liability

Lee M. Mandel, M.D., J.D. Board-Certified Otolaryngologist & Facial Plastic Surgeon – Legal Medicine Expert Dr. Mandel is a board-certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon with 30 years of clinical experience specializing in rhinology (sinus and nasal surgery) and sleep apnea surgery. He holds dual board certifications and a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law (2024), having passed the Florida Bar. Dr. Mandel provides expert consultation and testimony in medical malpractice and product liability litigation, bringing both medical and legal insight to complex ENT cases. He has been retained approximately 20 times and testified in two trials, both resulting in favorable verdicts for his side. Areas of Expertise: • Sinus and nasal surgery (including balloon sinuplasty) • Sleep apnea and airway reconstruction • Facial trauma and surgical complications • Product liability – medical devices and pharmaceuticals • Standards of care in otolaryngology Licenses:...

Tampa, Florida

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - ENT, Thyroid, Carotid, Head and Neck Cancer, Face Lift, Rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, Dizziness, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Sinus, Balloon Sinuplasty, Facial Fillers, Neck Masses

BOARD CERTIFIED--OTOLARYNGOLOGY BOARD CERTIFIED FELLOW--FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY & HEAD-NECK SURGERY PRESIDENT--HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY MED ASSN 1995-6 FLORIDA MED ASSN 2004-5 DELEGATE/ASS DEL.--AMA 1995--2011 COUNCIL OF ETHICAL-JUDICIAL AFFAIRS-AMA 2011-18 Vice Chair 2016-2017 PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR--HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY MED ASSN 1997 AND 2004 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS--U MIAMI--1997 CHAIR AWARD--AMER ACAD ENT-HEAD/NECK SURGERY 2002 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AWARD--1998 FLORIDA PHYSICIAN INSURANCE CO. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT--2011 FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSN MAKER--EXPERT WITNESS PROGRAM--FLORIDA BOARD OF MEDICINE --2011 BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD PHYSICIAN ADVISORY PANEL 2000-2006 FLORIDA DEPT OF HEALTH--MEDICAL EXPERT 1999--PRESENT FLORIDA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE JUA/BOARD 2005---PRESENT

Florida

Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine - Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Sleep apnea, Sinus surgery, Nasal injury, Sleep medicine, Airway obstruction, ENT complications, ENT causation, Loss of smell, Nosebleeds, Facial paralysis, Inspire, Septoplasty, Tonsillectomy, Hoarseness, ENT surgery, Balloon sinuplasty, Ear tubes, Tracheostomy

Double Board-certified otolaryngologist and sleep medicine specialist with 19 years of medical and surgical ENT experience in private practice setting. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Provides thoughtful, detailed reports in a timely fashion.

Boynton Beach, Florida

Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine - Sinus Surgery, Traumatic Hearing Loss/Vertigo, Defense Base Act, Patent litigation, Mold Exposure, Sleep Apnea, insomnia, sleep deprivation, sleep medications, sinusitis, Balloon Sinus Dilation, Balloon Sinuplasty, ENT, snoring, tonsils, CPAP, driver fatigue, ear nose and throat, hearing loss, tinnitus

Full time clinician double Board-Certified in both Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) – Head and Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine. Over twenty years of consulting and forensic experience: expert witness for Plaintiff and Defense cases - traumatic hearing loss/vertigo, mold exposure, class-action tobacco/oil spill/3M, medical device patents, sleep deprivation accidents, and medical malpractice. Dr. Brodner also performs VA Nexus letters, utilization and disability review, IMEs (in-person and Zoom - Domestic and International), and Industry clinical research/R&D. National thought leader on Balloon Sinus surgery. Served on the Medical Advisory Board for Entellus Medical charged with developing and implementing a physician education program for teaching balloon sinus surgery to other ENT surgeons. Duties included lectures, small-group conferences, live demonstrations during surgery, webinars, and hands-on cadaver labs. Published original research on the safety and efficacy of...

Pompano beach, Florida

Otolaryngology, Noise - Ear Nose and Throat, Facial Paralysis, ENT, Breathing Problems, Sinusitis, Sinus Surgery, Vertigo, Dizziness, Balance Disorder, Hearing Loss, Sleep Disorders, Throat Cancer, Noise Trauma, Balloon Sinuplasty, Car Accident, Head and Neck Surgery, Voice Problems, Hoarseness, Nasal Fracture/Trauma

Dr. Paul E. Lapco MD is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat surgeon and trained expert witness with over 20 years of overall experience. In addition to offering comprehensive care for the full scope of ENT conditions, he performs many minimally invasive procedures such as balloon sinuplasty and advanced endoscopic surgery – with a special interest in the medical and surgical treatment of sinus problems. He is also fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Lapco is an experienced expert witness, having served for both defense and plaintiff cases, at trial and deposition, as well as in the fields of disability assessment, the performance of IMEs, and forensic testing within his field. He has vast experience related to vehicle and work accidents, as well as insurance company claims. Dr. Lapco brings 15 years of clinical, research, and scientific experience to the analysis of each case and serves as an expert witness to 10-15 cases a year. Treatments and procedures: Balloon Sinuplasty, ...

Evans, Georgia

Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine - Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Sleep apnea, Sinus surgery, Nasal injury, Sleep medicine, Airway obstruction, ENT complications, ENT causation, Loss of smell, Nosebleeds, Facial paralysis, Inspire, Septoplasty, Tonsillectomy, Hoarseness, ENT surgery, Balloon sinuplasty, Ear tubes, Tracheostomy

Double Board-certified otolaryngologist and sleep medicine specialist with 19 years of medical and surgical ENT experience in private practice setting. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Provides thoughtful, detailed reports in a timely fashion.

Columbus, Indiana

Otolaryngology, Otology - Hearing Loss, Rhinology, Sinus Surgery, Sinusitis, Tinnitus, Ringing, Dizziness, Balloon Sinuplasty, Tonsillectomy, Vertigo, Anosmia, Loss of Smell, Ear Tubes, Ear Infection, Otolaryngic Allergy, Otology, OTO, ENT

Dr. Jay Raisen is a Board-Certified, double fellowship trained surgical Otolaryngologist in active clinical practice with more than 27 years experience. Accessible and available to connect 24/7 most days, Dr. Raisen is an experienced expert witness. His medical practice currently concentrates in RHINOLOGY, OTOLOGY, OTOLARYNGIC ALLERGY and GENERAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY. Diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgery for problems in the nose, sinus, and ear, and throat as well as with hearing , ringing, allergy, and immunotherapy, are areas of interest which derive from over 27 years of comprehensive ENT practice. Dr. Raisen has both private practice and health system perspective with significant involvements in complex medical case management. Other areas of specialized knowledge in healthcare include administrative, electronic health record / IT, project coordination, and management. Personal strengths include a calm demeanor, resilient work ethic, while demonstrating excellent interper...

Texas

Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine - Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Sleep apnea, Sinus surgery, Nasal injury, Sleep medicine, Airway obstruction, ENT complications, ENT causation, Loss of smell, Nosebleeds, Facial paralysis, Inspire, Septoplasty, Tonsillectomy, Hoarseness, ENT surgery, Balloon sinuplasty, Ear tubes, Tracheostomy

Double Board-certified otolaryngologist and sleep medicine specialist with 19 years of medical and surgical ENT experience in private practice setting. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Provides thoughtful, detailed reports in a timely fashion.

Richmond, Virginia

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery - Facial Plastic Surgery, Ears, Nose, Throat, Allergy, Sinus, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness, Head and Neck Cancer, Strangulation, Mold Exposure, Noise Exposure, Balloon Sinuplasty

When an accident or illness leaves a patient injured, it often requires a seasoned professional to interpret and explain the medical record. Dr. Armstrong is an experienced ear, nose, and throat surgeon with advanced training in allergy, sinus surgery and facial plastic surgery. He is also a trained expert witness who has assisted plaintiff and defense attorneys in more than 400 criminal, medical liability, personal injury, and disability cases. Recent cases have included 3M Combat Arms Earplugs, Defense Base Act claims, motor vehicle accidents, hospital deaths, missed cancers, strangulation, tinnitus, hearing loss, throat injuries, and surgical complications following difficult intubation, neck dissections, tonsillectomies, nasal and sinus surgeries, and facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Armstrong has been a Principal Investigator in 44 clinical trials involving medical treatment of sinusitis, balloon sinus dilation, posterior nasal nerve ablation, sudden hearing loss, noise-induced hea...

Richmond, Virginia

Otolaryngology - Balloon Sinus Dilation, Balloon Sinuplasty, Airbag, Car Accident, MVA, Gunshot, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness, Anosmia, Sinuses, CSF Leak, Nasal Fracture, ENT, Occupational Hearing Loss, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Loss of Smell, Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Tonsil

Board-certified otolaryngologist with over a decade of clinical practice. Extensive experience with general ENT surgery including balloon sinus dilation, endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck surgery, tonsillectomy, ear tube placement, and hearing evaluation. Initial 12 years of hospital-based practice in rural North Dakota as the only ENT provider for the region established a strong foundation in surgical and medical ENT care. Currently in private practice in Richmond, VA. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Timely thoughtful responses guaranteed. Education - Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - M.D.: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN – Alpha Omega Alpha - B.A.: Biochemistry, Asbury College, Wilmore, KY – Summa Cum Laude