Infertility Expert Witnesses

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...

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 20 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 and performance improvement committee at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for over 5 years. He is involved in resident teaching at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and is an associate Professor at USC. In addition, Dr Banooni is involved in clinical research as the primary investigator for multiple FDA trials.

Pleasanton, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology - High Risk Pregnancy, GYN, OB, Cesarean Section, Fetal Birth injury, Vacuum Delivery, VBAC, Hysteroscopy, Birth Trauma, Ectopic Pregnancy, Shoulder Dystocia, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hysterectomy Complications, Fibroids, Laparoscopy, Infertility, Hormones, Endometriosis

The expert is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over two decades of experience in both private practice and hospital-based care. Since 2005, she has served patients in Pleasanton, California, with hospital privileges at Eden Medical Center, Alta Bates Medical Center, and Good Samaritan Hospital, while also providing labor and delivery coverage for Stanford University Medical Partners. She holds an active California medical license and is a current Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her educational background includes a medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, postgraduate training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Columbia University, and a fellowship in Women’s Health and Clinical Research at UCSF. She has also held attending positions at Alameda County Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente and contributed extensively as a locum tenens OB/GYN across several California hospitals. Her academic and humanitarian c...

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, VBAC

I am a board-certified OB/GYN practicing in Southern California, specializing in comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, and surgical and non-surgical gynecological treatments. I completed my residency at Maimonides Medical Center in New York and have extensive experience beyond clinical practice, including medical research, protocol development for medical decision support systems, and serving as a Medical Department Director in the medical technology industry. As an expert witness, I provide objective, evidence-based opinions in obstetric and gynecological cases, with expertise in maternal-fetal care, high-risk pregnancies, surgical complications, and standard-of-care evaluations. Client attorneys can reach me via email at DrHerzlich.OBGYN@gmail.com.

Stamford, Connecticut

Mental Health, Social Work - Fertility, Donor Conception, Surrogacy, IVF, LGBTQIA +, Single parents, Embryo, Oocyte, Sperm, Egg Freezing, Gestational Carrier, IUI, Infertility, Family building, Conception, Queer Families, Marital Stress, Advanced Maternal Age, Parenting

Lisa Schuman, LCSW, is a published author, licensed therapist, and award-winning researcher. She is the only therapist chosen to testify before the New York State Senate Judiciary Committee on legalizing compensated surrogacy. Lisa is the host of the Building Your Family podcast and author of Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. For more than two decades, she has worked in-house at several world-renowned fertility clinics and most recently served as the Director of Mental Health Services for Illume Fertility and Gay Parents to Be. She is currently the Director of The Center for Family Building, where she provides counseling, guidance, and screening services for individuals and families navigating their path to parenthood and parenting their children. Over her decades of practice she has worked with a wide range of people helping them navigate their family relationships, parenting issues, and raising children with learning differences. Lisa has received aw...

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 . My fee schedule is available on request. I can be reached via e-mail : docrich2@bellsouth.net or cell : 305-342-6262 You may also reach out to my Assistant Yvette Feliciano : Yvette84@live.com or 305-762-2878

Skokie, Illinois

Forensic Psychology, Reproductive Endocrinology - Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful death, Assault, Whistleblower, Fertility Fraud, Infertility, Rebuttal reports, 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 also specialized in the study of forensic evaluation and experiences of individuals involved in litigation. I have published on these topics in peer-reviewed scientific journals in my fiel...

Baltimore , Maryland

Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Infertility, In vitro fertilization (IVF), Assisted reproductive technology (ART), Embryology, Embryo transfer, Egg retrieval, Ovarian stimulation, Ovulation induction, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Pregnancy loss, Fertility preservation, Endometriosis, Ovarian reserve testing, Genetic testing (PGT), Recurrent miscarriage

I am a board-certified physician with over 15 years of clinical experience in infertility care, in vitro fertilization (IVF), assisted reproductive technology, and early pregnancy management. I currently serve as Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Fertility Center and Founder and Director of the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I am also an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. I have extensive experience in the evaluation and management of infertility, IVF protocols, ovarian stimulation, ovulation induction, embryo transfer, pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, fertility preservation, and ovarian reserve testing. My clinical expertise includes complex decision-making, protocol selection, patient counseling, risk management, and standard-of-care assessment in both outpatient and academic medical settings. I have reviewed and consulted on malpractice ...

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 seeing gynecology and 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 of over 200 articles, 20 books, and 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 a medical director and am 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. Also testified for a Grand Jury. Board-certified in Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, and a certifie...

Henderson, Nevada

Medical Genetics, Pediatrics - Birth Defects, Metabolic, Cancer, Marfan Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Infertility, Genetic, Aortic Dissection, Brittle Bone, Birth Injury, Genetic Testing, Connective Tissue Disorder, Suspected Child Abuse

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 highly skilled and experienced Diplomate of the American Board of Urology, with over 14 years of clinical and surgical expertise in university, community, and teaching hospital settings. He is board-certified in urology and has a broad range of experience in both surgical and non-surgical treatments of general urology. Dr. Sultan offers expert consulting services, providing objective, evidence-based opinions on medical issues related to urological care and malpractice. He has successfully consulted on over 40 cases, offering invaluable insights that have contributed to positive outcomes for his clients. Dr. Sultan is available for free telephone case reviews and is committed to providing thorough, reliable insights for attorneys seeking a trusted expert. His extensive clinical background, combined with his academic and teaching experience, ensures that he can provide well-informed, accurate, and credible testimony and consulting services. Dr. Sultan graduated as va...

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 27 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...