Infertility Expert Witnesses

Beverly Hills, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology - obgyn, shoulder dystocia, fetal birth injury, VBAC, Cesarean Section, Endometriosis, Vacuum Delivery, Laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Essure, Maternal Birth Injury, Fibroids, Failure to Diagnose Cancer, Ectopic Pregnancy, Infertility, Hormones

Dr. Banooni is a board ceritified ob/gyn with over 15 years of experience. He is currently in private practice practicing obstetrics and gynecology. His areas of emphasis are minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, high risk obstetrics, and office related procedures. He has experience as an expert witness in legal cases and has also served as an expert for the medical board of California. He has served on the peer review committee at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for over 2 years. In addition, Dr Banooni is involved in clinical research as the primary investigator for multiple FDA trials.

Manhattan Beach, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ablation, Asherman, birth injury, Cerebral Palsy, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, failure to diagnose cancer, fibroids, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, infertility, miscarriage, Labor and Delivery, ovarian cysts, postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, PCOS, VBA

I am a board-certified OB/GYN with experience in general Obstetrics and Gynecology. I currently practice in Southern California. My practice includes comprehensive prenatal care, labor and delivery, and a full range of gynecological services. I completed my residency training at Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Client attorneys can reach me via email at [email protected].

Los Angeles, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - High Risk Obstetrics, VBAC, Vacuum Delivery, Shoulder Dystocia, Cesarean Section, Dilation and Curettage (D&C), Preeclampsia, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Birth Injury, Ectopic Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Infertility, Hormones, Preterm Birth, Menopause, Fibroids, Postpartum Depression, Hysteroscopy

Dr. Layne Kumetz is a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist with over 17 years of clinical experience offering full scope of care to women of all ages. She has graduated from top universities including getting her BA from the University of California, Berkeley in psychology, and her MD from the University of Michigan. She completed her residency in Ob/Gyn at Cedars Sinai Medical Center where she has been an Attending physician since 2007 and is involved training their medical students and residents. She has served on the Peer Review Committee for Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for 6 years, and is also a Medical Expert on the Medical Board of California. She performs minimally invasive surgery has delivered over 3000 babies and most of the pregnancies she sees are High Risk.

Santa Monica, California

Urology & Urological Surgery, Sexual Health - Enlarged prostate, BPH, Voiding dysfunction, Kidney stones, Vasectomy, Pelvic pain, Urinary tract infection, Testosterone, Erectile dysfunction, Peyronies, Varicocele, Infertility, Urinary stricture, incontinence, prosthetic surgery, Prostate cancer, Kidney cancer, Bladder cancer, Testicular cancer

Dr. Michael Lao MD is a board certified full time Urologist specializing in benign and malignant disease within Urology. He has further sub specialty fellowship training in urinary reconstruction, stricture disease, male infertility, and prosthetic surgery for incontinence and erectile dysfunction. He completed his Urological training at The University of Connecticut, followed by his fellowship at the Smith Institute for Urology in Long Island, NY. He has extensive clinical and surgical experience as a full time physician at the world-famous City of Hope Medical Center in Southern California. He remains active in national and international society meetings. He is also author of several urological book chapters and original research. He is an effective communicator, able to deliver clear and concise summaries in a timely manner. He is an experienced speaker to public and medical professionals regarding urological conditions. References and CV available on request.

Santa Barbara, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology - Reproductive Medicine, Infertility, Endometriosis, fetal development, Adenomyosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, miscarriage, hysteroscopy, menorrhagia, PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, laparoscopy, ovarian mass, ovarian torsion, ectopic pregnancy, fallopian tube, puberty, precocious puberty, genetics

An internationally recognized fertility specialist, I have given lectures across the globe and have been helping people achieve their dreams of building a family for over a decade. I am double board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology and hold admitting privileges at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. I also work closely with urology specialists to treat severe male factor infertility. I have constructed, cultivated, and expanded multiple infertility clinics around the country, and have served as a mentor for other fertility specialists and have teaching experience at all levels, from medical students to fellows to colleagues. I received my BS, MD, and residency at the University of Illinois, and moved on to complete a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the prestigious University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine. I was one of the first private practice physicians to receive the prestigious CREST scholarship, in conju...

Miami, Florida

Urology & Urological Surgery - urological oncology, stone disease, BPH, infertility, incontinence and erectile dysfunction

Board Certified, American Board of Urology; Member, American Urological Association; Member, South Florida Chapter American College of Surgeons; Member, Florida Medical Association I have been in practice as a General Urologist since 1997 in South Florida. My practice covers all fields of Urology but I do not see pediatric patients. Additionally, I am not certified in Laparoscopic or Robotic technique but happy to review cases involving such if they are straight forward General Urology issues. I have been doing Expert Urology work since 2003 and have reviewed several hundred cases during that time period. I have had more than 100 depositions for both Plaintiff (approx. 65%) and Defense ( approx 35%) . I have downloaded a recent CV and my fee schedule is very competitive and available on request. I can be reached via e-mail : [email protected] or cell - 305-342-6262 You may also reach out to my Assistant Yvette : [email protected]

Skokie, Illinois

Forensic Psychology, Reproductive Endocrinology - Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful death, Assault, Whistleblowing, Fertility Fraud, Infertility, Reproductive Medicine, IVF, Medical Malpractice, Retaliation, ObGyn, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender, LGBTQ+, Foreseeability, Depression, Anxiety, Pregnancy Loss

I am a former Professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, where I held appointments in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology & Psychiatry. I have received training in both clinical and forensic evaluation with specialized training in the forensic assessment of harassment, discrimination, assault, retaliation, reproductive/fertility clinic trauma, and other trauma litigants. For the last 20 years, I have specialized in the study of harassment, discrimination, assault, retaliation, reproductive medicine/ObGyn trauma, and other trauma experiences: their risk factors and organizational causes, their psychological and other consequences, the ways in which victims respond to these situations, and how organizations can prevent, discourage, and remedy these problems. I have published on these topics in peer-reviewed scientific journals in my field, have lectured numerous times on the topic, and my co-edited book on Trauma Informed Care in Reproductive Medicine...

Newton, Massachusetts

Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology - Menopausal Medicine, Gynecology, Infertility, Bioidentical Hormones, Hormone Therapy, Women's Health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Faculty BIDMC/HMS for 25 years (now teaching). Served as Division Director REI, Fellowship Director and Gyn Laboratory Director. Fellowship Beth Israel/Harvard Medical in REI; Residency Ob/Gyn Emory University/Grady Hospital; Author over 200 articles, 19 books, magazine editor. Multiple awards for research, innovation, writing, patient education and music. Performed the first IVF in Massachusetts, developed the ultrasound methods in use for measuring follicles and many other of the "standard" things done today. Consulted on national organizations such as The Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. I have worked in private practice, academic medicine and industry as medical director and familiar with all sides of women's health. Successfully testified before the FDA, in Federal court and in civil cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. Board certified in Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and a certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP). Extensive speaking and educational experi...

Henderson, Nevada

Medical Genetics, Pediatrics - Birth Defects, Metabolic, Cancer, Marfan Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Infertility, Genetic, Aortic Dissection, Brittle Bone

Education Fellow in Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York Resident in Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine at Winthrop, Mineola, New York Medical Doctor, Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, Barbados Post-Baccalaureate Pre Medical Program, Hofstra University, Uniondale, New York Bachelor’s in science in Psychology (Cum Laude with Honors in the Scholar’s Program), Brooklyn College, City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York Current Position Founder Medical Genetics of Nevada LLC Henderson, Nevada Professional Experience Chief, Section of Genetics Department of Pediatrics University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine Las Vegas, Nevada Speakers Bureau/Key Opinion Leader Alexion Pharmaceuticals Director of the Cancer Genetics Program Director of the...

Oceanside, New York

Urology & Urological Surgery - Urologic Injury, Urologic Complications, Kidney Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Kidney Stone, Ureteral Injury, Bladder Injury, Incontinence, ED, BPH, Infertility, Robotic Surgery, Fistula, Prosthesis, Prostate laser, Delayed Diagnosis, Testicle, Scrotum Urology

Dr. Sultan is a Diplomat of the American Board of Urology, and a licensed board certified urologist with 14 years of clinical and surgical experience in a university, community and teaching hospital setting. Dr. Sultan received his bachelor’s degree from Yeshiva University in 2002 where he graduated as valedictorian. He received his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from NYU School of medicine where he was awarded the Samuel and Edgar H. Soifer Memorial Award for Excellence in Urology. He completed his postgraduate training in Surgery and Urology at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey where he was awarded the Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award and received the top score on his in-service exam two years in a row. Dr. Sultan completed a mini infertility research fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical Center. He has contributed to numerous publications and abstracts in some of the top journals and conferences. He is well-versed in all aspects, surgical and n...

Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Urology & Urological Surgery - Erection, impotence, infertility, sperm, vasectomy, penis, Prostate, Bladder, kidney, Testis, testicle, torsion

Dr. Hirshberg has been in clinic practice for 25 years since completing a prestigious fellowship in male reproductive medicine and surgery. He maintains an active practice in all areas of clinical urology including vasectomy, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, kidney stones, BPH (enlarged prostate), erectile dysfunction/impotence, with special interest in hormone disorders and male infertility. Dr. Hirshberg is Chief, Division of Urology at Jefferson Health - Abington. He is on the teaching faculty for the Jefferson - Einstein residency program where he is an integral part of the residency program. He has been named a "Top Doctor" in Philadelphia Magazine numerous times.

Houston, Texas

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - OB/Gyn Board Certified, Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology-Fellowship Trained, Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Hysterectomy, Infertility, Hormones, Birth Injury, Surgery Complications, Medical Device Related Injury, Drug Related Injury

James M. Wheeler, MD, MPH, JD, magna cum laude from Harvard, is an OB/GYN trained at Baylor, with subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility at Yale. He is a graduate of the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale, focusing upon clinical epidemiology and biostatistics and health policy. He also earned his MPH at Yale majoring in Biostatistics. Dr. Wheeler is a former national officer of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) & served on several of their health policy committees including the Health Care Commission and the Hysterectomy Committee. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers and has given over 200 invited lectures. Dr. Wheeler has consulted in hundreds of medicolegal matters for over 30 years. He has been a testifying expert before the FDA for drugs and devices and testified before U.S. Congressional staffers on health policy issues. Partial Case Topics Include: Birth Injury — Causation Cesarean Secti...