Breast Surgery Expert Witnesses

Breast surgery expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on breast surgery. The breast surgery expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Bariatric Surgery, Breast Surgery, Burns, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Hand Surgery, Internal Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, Radiology, Surgical Oncology, and Trauma Surgery.

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Hussna Wakily, MD

Award Winning, Harvard Trained, General Surgeon

Oceanside, California
General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Breast Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Mesh surgery, Intestinal Obstruction, Adhesions, Gallbladder surgery, Bile Ducts, Perforations, Colonoscopy complications, delay in diagnosis, Sepsis, hernia surgery
Expert witness for general surgery with over 14 years of clinical experience. Fellowship trained at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery in Boston, MA. Consecutive Top Doctor Award winner from 2019-2025 for General. Voted Exceptional Women in Medicine 2023. Castle Connolly Award winner for 2019-2025, General Surgery. Currently serving as editor for the Surgical Endoscopy Journal and Journal of Surgical Research. Current hernia committee member for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). She is the Robotic Chairman at Scripps Encinitas Hospital. Experienced medical expert. Dr. Wakily offers accurate and thorough expert medical chart reviews and testimony for defense and plaintiff attorneys. Board certified, clinically active surgeon specializing in Acute Care/Emergency General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery and all aspects r...
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James J Romano, MD

COSMETIC & PLASTIC SURGERY-PERSONAL INJURY EXPERT

James J Romano, MD

San Francisco, California
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Breast Surgery, Breast Implants, Facial cosmetic surgery, Breast implant revision, Liposuction, Medical Records, Difficult wounds, Burns, Facial Surgery, PERSONAL INJURY, DOG BITES, TRAUMA, AUTO ACCIDENT, WORKPLACE INJURY
Highly credentialed double board-certified general surgeon and plastic surgeon distinctly experienced and available for medical or malpractice consulting. Uniquely qualified history includes diverse experience with medical malpractice consulting, very efficient and detailed medical record review, medical exam, IME's, courtroom testimony and timely detailed reporting. Faculty teaching positions at The Johns Hopkins, University of Southern California and now currently UC San Francisco. Additionally, a member of medical society ethics committees, case review medical consultant to Blue Cross of Maryland, extensive experience and training in trauma. NEVER personally had a lawsuit settled or paid. Never a patient catastrophe. Volunteer on medical missions and the San Francisco Free Clinic. Active in MOCPS program; Maintenance of Certification in Plastic Surgery. Current consultant for major malpractice carriers. Highly quality work, rapid communication and efficient turn around.
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Stephan Zweig, MD, FACS

Pacific Palisades, California
General Surgery - Advanced laparoscopic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, breast surgery, inguinal, ventral and umbilical hernia surgery, colon and rectal surgery, biliary surgery, venous access surgery, soft tissue tumors, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries
Forty years experience as active clinical general surgeon in private practice and with Kaiser Permanente. Retired partner physician with Kaiser Permanente and past Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCLA. Board certified with American Board of Surgery, fellow of The American College of Surgeons. I have performed over fifteen thousand major general surgery cases, involving all aspects of general surgery. My responsibilities have included active instruction of UCLA general surgery residents during my time at Kaiser Permanente and of Cedars-Sinai general surgery residents during my time in private practice. I will provide objective, non biased expert witness reports and testimony, supported by substantial medical evidence.
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JOHN M. SHAMOUN, MD

SHAMOUN AESTHETICS/ PLASTIC SURGERY CONSULTING

Newport Beach, California
Plastic Surgery - Breast Surgery, Breast Revisional Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Body Contouring, Tummy Tuck, Eye Lid Surgery, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, Nasal Surgery, Nasal Reconstruction, Face Lift, Facial Rejuvination, Scar Revisions, Burns, Wounds
Seasoned Pre-eminent Expert in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery . Unique qualifications • 6 Active Board certifications (One of a kind in USA ) • 6 State Licenses • 3 International Licenses • 20,000 + Surgical procedures performed and actively practicing . • Testimony in 22 states and in 3 Nations for plaintiff (65%) and defense (35% ) firms. • Reviewed over 500 medical legal cases • Both Criminal and Civil case testimony • California Medical Board Expert Reviewer ( Enforcement Program) • Never subject to Daubert Challenge Only plastic surgeon in the United States with 6 active specialty Board Certifications. Board Certified by the The : American Board of Surgery American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery American Board of Cosmetic Surgery ...
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Kenneth A Larson, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FABOM

Center for Advanced Surgical Care

Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Hernia, Gallbladder, Mesh, Lap Band, Colon, Intestine, Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Abdominal Surgery, Surgical Infection
Dr. Larson is a board-certified general surgeon with an active clinical practice in south Florida since 2004. He has a subspecialty interest in bariatric surgery and regularly performs over 500 general surgery procedures annually in addition to over 125 bariatric (weight loss) surgery procedures annually. Dr. Larson is the medical director for a nationally recognized center of excellence in bariatric surgery and maintains a faculty appointment with the University of Miami. He has been reviewing medicolegal cases since 2008 and has recent and ongoing experience with case reviews, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony.
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Derek K Paul, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Derek K. Paul M.D. F.A.C.S. - General Surgeon

Vero Beach, Florida
General Surgery - General, Oncologic, Laparoscopic: Hernia Repair, Gallbladder Surgery, Colon Surgery, Breast Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Colectomy, Appendectomy
Internship and Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center/University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital Hospital Affiliations- Attending Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and Sebastian River Medical Center Board Certified by The American Board of Surgery (1999 to Present) General, Laparoscopic, and Oncologic Surgery Clinical Assistant Professor, General Surgery- Florida State University College of Medicine (2008- Present) Clinical Assistant Professor, General Surgery- Edward Via College of Medicine (2002-Present) American College of Surgeons, Fellow American Board of Surgery, Diplomat Florida Surgical Society Indian River County Medical Society American Society of Breast Surgeons
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Justin Broyles, MD, MPH

Professor of Plastic Surgery, Harvard University

Boston, Massachusetts
Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Breast surgery, Breast reconstruction, Microsurgery, Facial aesthetic surgery, Facial reconstruction, Rhinoplasty, Face lift, Free flap, DIEP flap, Breast implant, Body contouring, Liposuction, Tissue expander, Abdominoplasty
Dr. Justin Broyles is a board-certified plastic surgeon with elite academic and clinical credentials, recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise across breast, facial, and body surgery. He completed rigorous training at top-tier institutions, where he developed a comprehensive, evidence-driven approach to both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. His background reflects a rare combination of technical excellence, academic rigor, and leadership in complex surgical care. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and is a staff surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Massachusetts General Hospital—three of the world’s most respected medical centers. In these roles, Dr. Broyles manages high-acuity, complex cases while contributing to multidisciplinary care at the forefront of innovation in oncology, reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery. His clinical practice spans the full scope of modern plastic surger...
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William K Collins III, MD, MBA

Plastic Surgery - Boston University Faculty

Boston Medical Center - Boston University School of Medicine

Boston, Massachusetts
Plastic Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Implant, Breast Augmentation, ALCL, Cosmetic Surgery, Microsurgery, Limb Salvage, Trauma Surgery, Nerve Surgery, Top surgery, Gender Affirming Surgery, Flaps, DIEP Flap, Wound Care, Skin Graft, Pain, Neuroma
Dr. Collins specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Boston Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine before completing residencies in both general surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Plastic Surgery at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Collins focuses on plastic surgery of the breast, body, limbs and face. Clinical focus includes breast reconstruction, microsurgery, gender affirming chest reconstruction (top surgery), liposuction and body contouring and lower extremity reconstruction after trauma. He has an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and is working to improve healthcare delivery and value using generative artificial intelligence.
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Gabriel J Kaufman, MD

Breast Cancer Surgery & Plastic Surgery Expert

Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery - Breast Cancer surgery expert witness, Breast reconstruction expert witness, Plastic surgery expert witness, Breast surgical oncologist, Breast Reduction, Breast reconstruction complications, Standard of care-breast surgery, Capsular contracture, Reconstructive breast surgery, Cosmetic breast surgery, Breast Implant
Dr. Gabriel J. Kaufman is a dual board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and breast surgical oncologist with extensive experience in complex breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction, and cosmetic breast surgery. His clinical background includes advanced fellowship training in oncoplastic breast surgery in both the United States and Europe, as well as academic and hospital-based practice focused on the full spectrum of breast surgical care. Dr. Kaufman has experience consulting on complex medical-legal matters involving breast cancer treatment, surgical planning, reconstruction timing and technique, breast silicone implant complications and revision procedures, and management of postoperative complications. His expert work includes analysis of standards of care, surgical decision-making, informed consent, complication management, and postoperative outcomes in cases involving significant clinical, technical, and judgment-based issues. He has authored multiple peer-rev...
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Wayne S Orr, III

General Surgery and Surgical Oncology- Professor

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Ridgeland, Mississippi
General Surgery, Surgical Oncology - surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, abdominal surgery, dermatological surgery, acute care surgery, breast surgery, colon surgery, rectal surgery, gallbladder surgery, small bowel surgery, appendix surgery, sarcoma, melanoma, stomach, gastric, robotic surgery, appendicitis, cancer, skin cancer
General Surgery- University of Tennessee Health Science Center- Memphis, TN Complex Surgical Oncology Fellowship- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tx Division Chief, Surgical Oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS Staff General Surgeon at Southwest Mississippi Medical Center- McComb, MS Staff General Surgeon at Merit Health Systems- Madison, MS Associate Program Director for General Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS State Chair, American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer, Mississippi Chairman, Clinical Cancer Committee at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS Chair, Gastrointestinal Tumor Board at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS
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manal hegazy

over 20 years experience in general surgery

bayshore, New York
General Surgery - robotic surgery, davinici surgery, laparoscopic surgery, breast surgery
Over 20 years of general surgery experience in long island. Has experience in laparoscopic and robotic procedures. and breast surgery. have attended multiple conferences through our the years. liscenced in NY board certified in general surgery. member of FACS member of SAGEs member of American hernia society
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William B Rosenblatt, MD

Plastic Surgery

New York, New York
Plastic Surgery, Ambulatory Surgery Centers - Cosmetic surgery, Rhinoplasty, Facelift, Eyelid Lift, Breast Surgery, Tummy tucks, Liposuction, Office based surgery
William B Rosenblatt MD, is a doubly board certified surgeon with over 45 years of experience in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is boarded by The American Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) as well as the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His practice is mostly elective cosmetic surgery, including eyelid, facial, nasal as well as breast and body cosmetic surgery. Dr. Rosenblatt has extensive experience doing independent medical examinations and has testified in court both for the defendant as well as the plaintiff. He is in active practice in NY and still performs many Blepharoplasties, Rhinoplasties, Face Lifts and Body and Breast surgery. He is listed in "Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors" and has been listed in "New York Magazine Best Doctors" and other publications. As a cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Rosenblatt uses his skills to evaluate victims of traumatic episodes, such a dog bites, facial trauma and other issues and can give testimony on the need f...
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Douglas Mackenzie, MD

Experienced Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hand Surgeon

Franklin, Tennessee
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hand trauma, aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, mommy makeover, medical spa, wound care, skin cancer, abdominoplasty, breast implants, dog bites, scars, breast reduction, breast lift, facial plastic surgery, Moh's reconstruction, hand surgery, breast reconstruction
I have a broad clinical experience in plastic surgery including both aesthetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. My career began in academics as Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University following a fellowship in hand and microsurgery. I started a private practice in Santa Barbara where for over 20 years I did almost exclusively aesthetic surgery and adjunctive, nonsurgical aesthetic procedures such as injectables and laser/IPL. I continue to do aesthetic surgery, but now work at a regional medical center in Tennessee (Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee) where my practice is predominately hand surgery, breast reconstruction, complex wound care, and skin cancer. I often work with orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, oncologic breast surgeons, dermatologists, and wound care specialists to provide appropriate plastic surgery support. Training: MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine General Surgery residency at Cedars...
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Stephanie Teotia, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in DFW

Stephanie K Teotia MD PA

Flower Mound, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Burns - Cosmetic surgery, Wounds, Surgical infection, Fat grafting, Breast Reconstruction, Breast surgery, Facial injury, Crush injury, Breast implant, Laser, Liposuction, Dog bite, Extravasation injury, Pyoderma Granulosum, Scars, Abdominoplasty, Soft tissue filler, Brachioplasty
I am a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with subspecialty training in craniofacial surgery and wound care. I have been given adjunct appointments at three medical schools and have published both basic science and clinical research. My background and expertise are well-suited for legal cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and work-related injuries. Throughout my career, I have served as an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense cases. As an expert witness, I excel at identifying key issues in complex cases and aim to provide objective assessments based on the highest standards of care. My practice has a dedicated staff member who works directly with law firms regarding case timing and communication.
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Lige B. Rushing, Jr., MD, MS

Lige B. Rushing, Jr., MD, PA

Dallas, Texas
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - Rheumatology, internal medicine, geriatrics, nursing home, medical malpractice, testimony, hospital, lupus, fibromyalgia, disability, home health, breast implants
Board Certified: Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Independent Medical Exams. Experienced expert witness in nursing home, hospital, internal medicine, geriatric and rheumatology malpractice as well as case record reviews
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Ross Blagg, MD

Experienced Texas Plastic Surgeon

Austin, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - reconstructive surgery, breast surgery, craniofacial surgery, abdominoplasty, breast reconstruction, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, body contouring, rhinoplasty, face lift
Dr. Ross Blagg is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Austin, Texas. Dr. Blagg is an adjunct professor at Texas A & M College of Medicine and is a frequent lecturer for the University of Texas premedical students. His current practice consists primarily of cosmetic surgery of the face and body, including a vast breast practice that includes complex breast revision surgeries and body contouring after massive weight loss. He is also fellowship-trained as a craniofacial surgeon and is active with medical mission groups, including Austin Smiles and Hirsche Smiles and has completed multiple medical missions that fulfill a wide-range of surgical needs, including craniofacial surgery and repair of cleft lips and palates. Dr. Blagg has 10 years experience in private practice and has a combined total of over 16 years plastic surgery experience and is licensed in both Texas and Utah. During that time, he has presented at multiple medical conferences and is w...
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Silaja Yitta, MD

Austin, Texas
Radiology - Breast Imaging, Mammogram, Breast Ultrasound, Breast MRI, Breast Surgery, Breast Biopsy, Tomosynthesis, Mammography, Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, Breast Radiology, Breast Radiologist
Dr. Yitta is an experienced American Board of Radiology certified fellowship trained breast imaging radiologist from highly regarded institutions including one of the top breast imaging fellowship programs in the country (UCSF). She exclusively practices breast imaging with deep expertise in all types of breast imaging (mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, breast biopsy and breast procedures). Dr. Yitta has published extensively in her field. Having held roles of Director of breast imaging at various facilities, Dr. Yitta has expertise in breast center leadership and operations. She is in active clinical practice and offers prompt turnover of work (<24hrs) as well as clear, concise and articulate reports.