Burn Expert Witnesses

Burn 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 burn. The burn expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Burns, Cosmetic Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, Dermatology, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Engineering, Hand Surgery, Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Products Liability, Safety, and Spine Surgery & Spine Care.

Experienced Expert Witness
  • Burns & Scars, Life Care Plans
  • Cosmetic Face & Breast Surgery
  • Body Contouring Surgery/Medspa
Elliott H. Rose, MD
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Burns / Dog Bites / Scars
  • Stanford Trained/”Top Doctors”
Lily Daniali, MD, FACS
  • Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery
  • Burn Surgery/Wound Care
  • Breast Reconstruction
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Nathalie Quan, BSN, RN, CPAN

Board Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse

Oakland, California
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting - Recovery Room, Pediatric Recovery Room, PACU, Pre-op, Pediatric PACU, Trauma, ER, Stroke, STEMI, EMTALA, Burn, Triage, Sepsis, Emergency Nursing, Anesthesia, Emergency Department
I am a board-certified post-anesthesia care nurse with over 16 years of clinical experience spanning emergency medicine and peri-operative services, including both pre- and post-operative care. I bring a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to reviewing cases involving the nursing standard of care, regulatory compliance, and policies and procedures. I thoroughly evaluate case merit through careful analysis of clinical documentation, treatment timelines, and adherence to established practice guidelines. I have served as a charge nurse in both Emergency and PACU settings, leading the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols that measurably improved patient outcomes. Direct experience in hospital policy development, including the creation of standardized protocols for sepsis management, cardiac emergencies, and post-operative care. Please reach out for additional information.
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Nathan C Hammel, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon - Complex Case Specialist

Carlsbad, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Amputation, Sarcoma, Pathologic Fracture, Accident, Injections, Fusion, Replacement, Facture, tear, burn, leg length, gait
Dr. Nathan Cushing Hammel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon currently practicing at Core Orthopedic Medical Center in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hammel maintains an active operative practice specializing in hip and knee replacement. In addition to his primary focus on joint reconstruction, he possesses specialized training in orthopedic oncology, providing him with a sophisticated understanding of complex musculoskeletal pathology, limb-salvage techniques, and advanced bone and soft tissue conditions. As a medical-legal expert, Dr. Hammel is recognized for his ability to distill intricate surgical data into objective, evidence-based analysis for the legal community. His extensive experience includes: Medical-Legal Expert Testimony: Providing authoritative insights in both deposition and trial settings. Comprehensive Case File Review: Offering meticulous merit analysis for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Impairment Ratings: Performing precise evaluations and calculation...
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Ross Levin, MD

Emergency Medicine Expert, Trusted & Experienced

Santa Barbara, California
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services - Trauma, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Fracture, Pneumonia, Appendicitis, Ischemia, Torsion, AAA, Hemorrhage, Meningitis, Dissection, EMS, Burn, Dislocation, Injury, Shock
Dr. Ross Levin is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over a decade of full-time clinical experience across high-volume trauma centers, community hospitals, and rural emergency departments. He provides expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, offering timely, objective, and clearly written opinions grounded in active, real-world emergency medicine practice. Dr. Levin regularly manages high-acuity cases including trauma, cardiac arrest, stroke, sepsis, STEMI, and airway emergencies. He is well-versed in the clinical realities of limited-resource settings and has extensive experience supervising physician assistants and nurse practitioners, ensuring appropriate oversight and scope-of-practice compliance. He is a trusted expert for the California Medical Board and California Department of Justice, where he reviews allegations of substandard care and provides formal expert opinions in regulatory and legal matters. His medical-legal work is know...
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Soheil Simzar, MD FAAD

Double Board-Certified Dermatologist, Mohs Surgeon

Santa Monica, California
Dermatology - Skin Cancer, Mohs, Skin, Burn, Scar, Rash, Allergy, Surgery, Bites, Melanoma, Laser, Filler, Botox, Infection, Ulcer, Wound, Cosmetic, Standard of Care, Injury, Veins
Dr. Soheil Simzar, MD is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon with extensive experience in the diagnosis and medical/surgical management of skin disease and skin cancer. He has performed over 30,000 dermatologic surgeries and is known for careful clinical judgment, thorough documentation, and a practical understanding of how dermatology is delivered in real-world outpatient settings. Education & Training • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): undergraduate education, medical school, dermatology residency, and advanced surgical dermatology/Mohs training; served as Chief Resident. Clinical & Procedural Expertise • Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (including high-risk tumors and anatomically challenging locations) • Surgical excision of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers; evaluation of atypical melanocytic lesions • Reconstruction and wound management, including complex closures, flaps, grafts,...
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Daniel Zaghi, MD MS FAAD QME

Dermatologist, CA Med Board Expert, UCLA/Stanford

ZAGHI MD

LOS ANGELES, California
Dermatology - skin cancer, scar, keloid, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, pemphigus, pemphigoid, dermatomyositis, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, vitligo, alopecia, dermatitis, eczema, burn, skin injury, bed bug, insects, skin burns
Entrusted by the California Medical Board to review cases of possible malpractice and awarded TOP DERMATOLOGIST by Los Angeles Magazine, Dr. Daniel Zaghi, MD MS QME FAAD, is a truly unique full-time board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles with over 10 years of experience specializing in complex medical dermatology. He received his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and subsequently completed training at Stanford, the University of Utah, and Baylor Medical Center. Dr. Zaghi has been in full time practice since 2015 and is experienced in many complicated dermatoses, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, pemphigus and alopecia areata, alopecia areata. Dr. Zaghi has consulted for numerous investment banks and private equity groups including, Bain Capital, Deutsche Bank, Apax Partners, ORIX Healthcare Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, Ballast Point Ventures, ABS Capital, JP Morgan Investments, Goldman Sachs, We...
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Seth TeBockhorst, MS, MD

Hand and Plastic Surgeon - Chief of Division

Meaningful Hands

Boulder, Colorado
Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery - Nerve, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand, Hand Trauma, Burn, Plastic Surgery, Cubital Tunnel, Extremity Reconstruction, Fracture, Wrist, Carpal tunnel, Tendon, Dislocation, Arthritis, Infection, Microsurgery, Soft tissue reconstruction, Pressure wounds, Skin graft, Finger
Distinguished hand and microvascular surgeon with extensive experience in both clinical practice and leadership. Currently serving as an Attending Hand and Microvascular Surgeon. Formerly the Director of Microsurgery at St. Anthony Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center in Lakewood, Colorado. I completed my Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern and my residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Colorado. I hold a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine, and dual Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physiology from the University of California, Davis. I am an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and a board-certified member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, I am well-versed in the latest surgical techniques and technologies. My contributions to the field are reflected in numerous publications and presentations at national conferences. My dedication to adva...
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Jorge A. Perez, M.D.

Perez Plastic Surgery

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Burn, Scar, MVA, Soft Tissue, Adult, Child, Injury, Skin, Breast, Tummy, Abdomen, Face, Eyes, Neck, Liposuction, Implants, Hand, Ears, Body Contour, Lips
Dr. Perez is a board certified plastic surgeon, practicing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for over 30 years. A graduate and former faculty member of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, he is selected regularly among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s listing of America’s Top Doctors. Dr. Perez is fluent in Spanish and has been retained as a consultant and medical expert for over 25 years. He has provided records review, examination and testimony in matters of adult and child plastic surgery, burns, scars, hand, skin and soft tissue injuries, for both plaintiff and defense. He assists attorneys in preparation for sentinel depositions and vigorous cross examination of opposing experts. Dr. Perez is an author and has been featured as an expert in plastic surgery on worldwide media, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Univision, Telemundo and elsewhere. He has lectured and trained thousands of surgeons, in dozens of countries, in multiple languages, in the areas of f...
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Roy E Masters, Jr. MSME, PE

Product Safety, Liability, & Failure to Perform

REM2 Enterprises

Berrien Springs, Michigan
Engineering, Products Liability - burn, fire, shock, appliance, dryer, design, test, code, safety, failure, warning, analysis, literature, instruction, inspection, liability, expert, litigation, performance, warranty
Specialization in design for safety, failure investigation and testing, failure to perform, support for litigation, and product design and safety training for the consumer products industry. Qualifications: 1) Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering 2) Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan 3) Certified Six Sigma (statistics) Blackbelt by Whirlpool Corporation 4) Product Safety Tools Training and application at Whirlpool Corporation 5) 30+ years of product design, including automotive, household appliance, industrial product industries. I worked in the consumer goods industry for 19 of my 30+ years in engineering, with extensive experience in the design and testing of consumer products. Knowledge expert for all major clothes dryer and washer/dryer combo types (electric, gas, heat pump, and condensing), including airflow systems, centrifugal fan design, lint collection systems, lint deposit problems, household dryer exhaust venting systems, heater element design,...
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Robert (Rob) C Hoffman Jr, PE, CFEI

Expert in Design, Product Safety, Risk, and Fire

Creative Product Solutions, LLC

Coloma, Michigan
Engineering, Safety - fire, shock, burn, appliance, product, design, test, code, safety, failure, analysis, warning, instruction, literature, product safety, containment, inspection, litigation, product liability, expert
Specialize in design for safety, force failure testing, and product litigation support for the consumer goods industry. Knowledge source in the US on appliance fires, with specific detailed knowledge on dryer fires and their causes. Qualifications: Registered professional engineer in the state of Michigan Certified fire and explosion investigator (CFEI) Master certified in design for safety Master certified in force failure testing Certified in experimental statistics and statistical process control Member of the UL Standards Technical Panel for appliance codes related to clothes washers and dryers I worked in the consumer goods industry in appliances for over 28 years, which gave me the opportunity to serve on the dryer safety committee for the American Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), as well as work extensively with Underwriters Laboratory ( UL) and CSA. Recognized as a significant knowledge source in the US on dryer fires and their causes, I was instrumental in the deve...
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James J Drinane, DO

Hand & Upper Extremity and Plastic Surgery Expert

James Drinane Professional Services

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery - nerve injury, burn, wounds, tendon injury, brachial plexus, fractures, arthritis, trauma, deformity, birth injury, infection, compartment syndrome, osteomyelitis, workers compensation, Independent Medical Examinations and IMEs, hand, wrist, elbow, complex regional pain syndrome, causation
Areas of service: • Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) • Medical Records Review • Causation analysis • Functional capacity and impairment evaluations • Disability and impairment ratings • Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) determinations • Work-related and repetitive use injuries • Gillette injuries • Record reviews • Deposition and trial testimony I am a board certified hand and upper extremity specialist and plastic surgeon. I am fellowship trained in orthopedic hand surgery. I have extensive and specialized training in a multitude of acute and chronic conditions in the upper limb. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal orthopedic conditions of the upper extremities including fractures, muscle, tendon, ligament injuries, nerve injuries, and arthritis among others. I am able to diagnose and treat a multitude of plastic surgery related conditions of the head and neck, body, upper and lower extremities as well. I am well versed in the treatment of burns...
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Anjay Khandelwal, MD, FACS, FICS, FABA

Experienced, Internationally Renowned Burn Expert

Lakewood, Ohio
Burns, Critical Care Surgery - Burn, Chemical Burn, Electrical Burn, Wound, TENS, SJS, Trauma, Critical Care, Steven Johnson Syndrome, Thermal Burn, Fire, Scald, Pediatric Burn
Experience Summary Dr. Anjay Khandelwal is a Board-Certified General Surgeon with additional certification in Surgical Critical Care and fellowship training in Burn Surgery and Burn Reconstruction. With more than 17 years of clinical experience—much of it in senior administrative and leadership roles—he is widely regarded as an international authority in burn care. His career spans the full spectrum of clinical practice, medical education, research, and global health outreach. Dr. Khandelwal is a sought-after speaker and educator, frequently invited to present at national and international conferences, lead public education initiatives, and appear in media segments on surgical and burn care topics. His expertise covers Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, including advanced ICU management. As an active member of the American Burn Association’s Verification Committee, he contributes to the development and enforcement of national standards for burn care qualit...
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Scott Farber, MD

Plastic Surgery Expert - ABPS Certified

Elite Medical Solutions

Boerne, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Craniofacial, Burn, Cosmetic, Reconstructive, Laceration, Facial Trauma, Hand Trauma, Injury, Medical Malpractice, Breast Implants, Mommy Makeover, Liposuction, Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Facelift, Soft Tissue Injury, Scar, Abdominoplasty, Implants
Dr. Scott J. Farber is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with deep expertise spanning craniofacial surgery, facial trauma, peripheral nerve reconstruction, military medicine, and academic research. He is Managing Partner of Hill Country Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, Texas, where he provides comprehensive reconstructive and aesthetic surgical care, and serves concurrently as an expert witness. His clinical and academic career reflects a rare integration of high-complexity surgical practice, translational research, and operational leadership. He serves as an expert witness in both injury and medical-malpractice cases pertaining to cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Farber completed his medical education at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and underwent rigorous postgraduate training in general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis, followed by an advanced craniofacial surgery ...
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Jacob A Young, MD

EMERGENCY MEDICINE - DFW

Allen, Texas
Emergency Medicine - Trauma, Hyponatremia, Stemi, Ultrasound, ACS, Pneumothorax, Stroke, Hemothorax, Burn, Appendicitis, Pediatrics, Cholecystitis, Respiratory failure, Liver failure, Heart attack, Kidney failure, EKG interpretation, Fracture, Epidural hematoma, Dislocation
I trained at John Peter Smith Hospital, which is a Level 1 Trauma Center and Tertiary Care Referral Center for North Texas with over 110,000 patient visits annually. I now work clinically at Baylor Scott & White - Irving ER. I have extensive experience in peer review, providing informed expert opinion about the appropriateness of care, medical necessity, bill review - including reviewing charges against Usual, Customary, and Reasonable fees. I have extensive experience in utilizing the PMIC handbook. I primarily review care and charges associated with ER encounters involving a patient who presents following a Motor Vehicle Collision. I have served as an EDQA committee member at Baylor Scott & White - Irving for the last 3 years and am one of the primary reviewers. I function to review cases brought before the committee and present them to the EDQA committee, assessing whether care was appropriate from an ER physician and going into detail into how care could have been better deliv...