Dog Bites Expert Witnesses

Dog bites 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 dog bites. The dog bites expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Animals, Burns, Cosmetic Surgery, Dogs, Hand Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations, Plastic Surgery, Premises Liability, Psychology, and Real Estate.

Elliott H. Rose, MD
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Burns / Dog Bites / Scars
  • Stanford Trained/”Top Doctors”
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Tony L. Weaver, DO, FACS

Mayo trained Plastic Surgeon, DO & RN Degrees

Weaver Expert Consulting, LLC

Madison, Alabama
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmetic, surgery, skin, botox, filler, plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic, general surgery, burns, burn surgery, facial trauma, dog bites, dog bite, facial fractures, face injury, eye injury, Head injuries, breast implants, fat transfer
Expert Witness in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Dr. Tony L. Weaver, DO, FACS, RN Dr. Tony L. Weaver, DO, FACS, RN, is a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon, double board-certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and General Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. With extensive experience in both clinical practice and surgical leadership, Dr. Weaver brings a unique perspective shaped by his comprehensive medical training, including a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University (NSU), extensive postgraduate training at prestigious institutions including the Mayo Clinic, Baptist Health System, and the University of Mississippi, and a Health Policy Fellowship from the New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Weaver is currently the President of the Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association and a leading plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery and facial trauma at Hunts...
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Ronit Farzam, PhD

Psychologist Expert-trauma and PTSD specialist

Psychotherapy Center For Healing & personal Growth

Los Angeles, California
Psychology - Trauma, Burn cases, PTSD, Negligence, Depression, School-related trauma, Anxiety, Panic disorder, Dog Bites, Work-related accidents, Employment-related trauma, Spanish speaking, Car accidents, Farsi speaking, Bullying, Harassment, Sexual trauma
SUMMARY: Dr. Ronit Farzam has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and two Master’s Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Linguistics. Dr. Farzam is the founder, director, and clinical supervisor at Center for Healing and Personal Growth, a counseling center in West Los Angeles. Dr. Farzam is the author of 3 books and has written and published hundreds of psychology-related articles. Dr. Farzam’s book “How I Feel When I Hear No” was recently published by American Psychological Association. Dr. Farzam has worked as a researcher in UCLA cognitive psychology department. She specializes in assessing and treating the effects of trauma and has several certifications and trainings in current research-based models in the assessment and treatment of trauma including EMDR, IFS, BrainSpotting, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and MAP (Managing and Adapting Practices). Dr. Farzam has worked closely as an independent contractor with Department of Children and Family ...
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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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Douglas Mackenzie, MD

Experienced Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hand Surgeon

California
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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Douglas H L Chin, MD, CAQ, FACS

Harvard-MIT Plastic & Hand Surgeon

East Bay Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Oakland, California
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Peripheral Nerve, Burns, Scars, Dog bites, Lacerations abrasions avulsions, Motor vehicle injury, Hot coffee injury, Car Crash, Slip and Fall, Airline injuries, Product Liability, Workplace accident, Bike accident, Car accidents, torture, asylum, human rights
Dr. Douglas Chin is one of the leading Plastic & Reconstructive surgeons and Hand & Upper Extremity surgeons in Northern California. He received his medical education at the M.I.T.-Harvard Medical School Division of Health Science & Technology before completing surgical training at NYU, Bellevue Hospital, and UCLA. He is quadruply trained in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Hand Surgery, Microsurgery, and Cosmetic Surgery. He is a leading expert in peripheral nerve disorders and catastrophic hand injuries. He was formerly a research associate at the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases and completed a doctoral thesis on burn immunology at the Harvard Medical School and M.I.T. A graduate of Harvard College, M.I.T., and the Harvard Medical School, Dr. Chin completed surgical training in Plastic Surgery at the NYU Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and in Upper Extremity Surgery and Microsurgery in the Department of Orthopedics at the UCLA Ce...
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Kimberly Cherney

Dangerous Dogs, Dog Bites, Animal Care & Control

Kimberly Cherney Consulting LLC

Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Animals, Dogs - Dangerous Dogs, Dog Bites, Animal Abuse and Cruelty, Police Officer and Animal Control Safety Training, Animal Sheltering, Animal Investigations, Animal Control Field Operations, Animal Behavior, Animal Control Practices, Coyote Bites, Officer Safety Practices, Rescues
Kimberly Cherney has worked in the humane animal welfare and law enforcement fields for over 34 years. Kimberly worked for the City of Brea Police Department as a Police Officer prior to her employment in the animal services profession. She worked for the County of Orange and the City of Costa Mesa as an Animal Control Officer for three years prior to being hired by one of California’s fastest growing and most progressive cities, Irvine. While working for the City of Irvine’s Police Department, Kimberly worked as an Animal Services Officer, Senior Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Supervisor, Animal Shelter Supervisor and Animal Shelter Interim Manager. Kimberly retired from the City of Irvine in 2018. While working for Irvine, and following her retirement, Kimberly held the position of Board Member for the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). Following her retirement from Irvine, she became the Interim Executive Director for NACA. In this position, she p...
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Alexander Zuriarrain, MD

Cleveland Clinic Trained Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon

Zuri Plastic Surgery

South Miami, Florida
Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery - Informed consent, Facelift, Breast Augmentation, Nipple Surgery, Butt Lift, Liposuction, GLP-1, Labia Surgery, Tummy Tuck, Mole Removal, Dermal Fillers, Botox, Prevana Incision Therapy, Body Contouring, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Diastasis recti, Scarring, Dog Bites, Burns, Trauma
Award-winning Cleveland Clinic trained plastic and cosmetic surgeon. Quadruple Board Certified (General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery and Facial Cosmetic Surgery). Actively practicing as a cosmetic surgeon as well as taking emergency plastic surgery call. Has performed over 8,000 surgical procedures. Received highest score on oral board for cosmetic surgery. Florida International University Faculty. Author of peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on patient safety, fat grafting, dermal fillers, breast reconstruction, and emerging technologies in plastic surgery. Have delivered podium and poster presentations at national scientific meetings. Completed training in expert testimony and medico-legal analysis through SEAK. Fluent in English and Spanish. Have experience providing a wide array of cosmetic procedures and services including: Blepharoplasty, Brow Lift, Buccal Fat Removal, Chin Implant, Deep Plane Facelift, Earlobe Repair, Facelift, Facial Fat ...
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Thomas J Zaydon, Jr., MD

Plastic & Reconstructive Burn Surgeon

Plastic Surgery Institute of Miami

Miami, Florida
Plastic Surgery - Burns, Scars, Displaced Implants, Plastic Surgery, Facial Fractures, Dog Bites, Wound Care, Nasal Fractures, Laser Burns, Air Bag Facial Burns, Hand Injuries, Finger Injuries, Lower Extremity Burns, Slip and Fall Accidents, Expert Witness, Expert Medical Advisor, Peer Reviews
Dr. Thomas J. Zaydon, Jr. is a cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Miami, FL for the past 25 years. He is Board Certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is an active member of the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is an active member and leader in multiple Plastic Surgery societies and hospital committees. His credentials include Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; Eastern Virginia Medical School, General Surgery; and Chief Resident at Louisiana State University. He holds active medical licenses in the State of Florida and the State of Louisiana. Dr. Zaydon is the current Chief of Plastic Surgery at Mercy HCA Hospital in Miami, FL. He is the former President of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons. He served as Vice-Chairman at the Miami Heart Institute ...
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Ann E. Reisch, CRE, CCIM, CPM, RPA

Real Estate Management - Commercial & Residential

Reisch Consulting Group, Inc.

Incline Village, Nevada
Real Estate, Premises Liability - Property Management, Management operations, Security, Real property management, Carbon monoxide, CPM, Property inspections, Fiduciary Duty, Homeowner Associations, Dog bites, Leasing, Maintenance, Standard of care, Community Associations, Indoor air quality, Resident screening, Habitability issues, Residential, Commercial, fire
Ann Reisch, Principal of Reisch Consulting Group, Inc., is a Certified Property Manager (CPM) and has had extensive involvement with large high-profile properties. She has worked for some of the largest national real estate firms in the country overseeing management & leasing on portfolios up to 20 million square feet across the country. Ann is a past national Chair of the Industry Standards Advisory Board for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), currently serves on the national Ethics Committee Ethics Hearing and Discipline Board, and Governing Council. Reisch Consulting Group has been retained in more than 300 litigation matters in State and Federal courts since the year 2000. With a balanced litigation history of working with both Plaintiff and Defense counsel clients, Ann has been involved with disputes valued up to $200 million dollars. Ann is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the states of Florida and Nevada, is a Licensed Community Association Manager in th...
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Catherine J Crawmer

Dog attacks, dog training, animal control officer

West Sand Lake, New York
Animals, Dogs - dog training, dog bites, dog evaluation, dog shows, bird training, dog behavior, dog attacks, dog rescue, dog breeders, bird husbandry, animal control officer, service dogs, dog day care, cat behavior, exotic animal training, dangerous dogs, pitbulls, temperament testing, cat training, pet shops
www.dogbiteexpertcatherinecrawmer.com Animal Control Officer 33 years More than 150 NY State Agriculture and Markets Art.7 Sec 123 Dangerous Dog Cases. Involved in some of the largest animal cruelty cases in New York State. Member of county District Attorney's Animal Cruelty Task Force. Expert on Pitbull terriers. Was one of the four presenters on the subject of PItbull legislation along with Senator Paul Tonko at Albany Law School. Was president of the board of one of the state's largest animal shelters. Conducted training seminars on recognizing and handling dangerous dogs for police, animal control officers for NY State Department of Agriculture. animal shelter employees, shelter volunteers, rescue groups and day care centers. Conducted temperament testing with the American Temperament Test Society . Developed temperament testing systems and protocols for animal shelters and rescue groups. Conducted training in safe handling practices and demonstration of equipment use fo...
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Barry M. Zide, MD, DMD

NYU Medical Center

New York City, New York
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmetic Head and Neck, Pediatric Facial Disfigurement, Dog Bites, Hemangioma, Nevus, Vascular Malformation, Skin Cancer, Face Lift, Scalp, Lip, Liposuction, Blepharoplasty, Facial Paralysis, Facial Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty, Tissue Expansion, Birth Defects, Cosmetic Surgery Complications
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS AND CLINICAL ASSIGNMENTS - Professor of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health 1999- Present Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery - Clinical Director of Facial Esthetic Surgery 2018- Present Residency Program NYU Langone Health Expertise for Legal Evaluations, Case Review, and Testimony Cosmetic Surgery Complications (Esp. Facial), Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery, Facial Birth Defects, Nevi, Lip Injuries, Dog Bites (Face), Malignant Lesions (Skin), Skin Tumors, Tissue Expansion, Scars, Facial Injuries (Trauma), Scalp Injuries (Trauma), Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Burns Face, Cleft Lip, Palate, Chin Deformity MEDICAL LEGAL- EXPERT REVIEW: - Cases and Testimony Review for both Plaintiff and Defense (1995- Present) - Testified 4x as an expert at Trial or Deposition - Available for IMEs at NYU Langone Health (1999- Present)
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Elliott H Rose, MD

The Aesthetic Surgery Center

New York, New York
Plastic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Burn Injuries, Catastrophic Burns, Explosions, Dog Bites, Facial Trauma, Burns of the Hand, Scars, Facial Paralysis, Bell’s Palsy, Auto Accidents, Product Liability, Premise Liability, Industrial accidents, Independent Medical Examinations, Scar Assessment and Permanency, Future Medical Costs
Dr. Elliott Rose, a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon is currently Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical School and an attending surgeon at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr Rose’s international reputation in burn reconstruction, dog bite injuries and re-animation of the paralyzed face attracts patient from all over the world. He was voted by his peers as the Best Plastic Surgeon in New York City for "Corrective Facial Surgery” and is listed in the "New York Magazine Best Doctors" and "Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors.”. Dr. Rose has also appeared on ABC’s “20/20” and “Good Morning America”, NBC’s “Today Show”, “Entertainment Tonight”, Fox News Network, as well as numerous local news segments in NYC. Dr Rose is a member of numerous professional societies including the Aesthetic Society, the American Burn Association, and both the American and World Reconstructive Microsurgery Socie...
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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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Nicholas Walker, MD, CLCP

Plastic Surgeon | Breast, Body, Burns & Scars

Walker Medical-Legal Consulting

Frisco, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Burns - Aesthetic Surgery, Burn Injuries, Surgical Complications, Body Contouring, Breast Implants, Expert Witness, Facial Trauma, Post-Surgical Infections, Soft Tissue Injuries, Cosmetic Surgery, Medical Causation, Breast Reconstruction, Disfigurement, Life Care Planning, Reconstructive Surgery, Dog Bites, Medical Spa, Botox, Filler
Dr. Nicholas J. Walker is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Frisco, Texas. His clinical practice focuses on a high volume of cosmetic surgery of the face, body, and breast, complemented by extensive training and experience in facial reconstruction, burn reconstruction, hand surgery, and breast reconstruction. Dr. Walker is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his training at the prestigious Wake Forest Baptist Health Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, one of the nation’s leading plastic surgery training programs. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Walker is a Certified Life Care Planner and provides medical expert witness services in complex medical-legal matters. His services include case evaluation, medical record review and a...