Medspa Expert Witnesses

Arizona

Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery

Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row. After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan. Dr. Ze...

Newport Beach, California

Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery

Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row. After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan. Dr. Ze...

Menlo Park, California

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Dog bite, Scars, lacerations, cosmetic surgery, cosmetic medicine, medical spa, medspa, wound care, wound healing, wounds, breast reduction, breast revision surgery, aesthetic breast surgery, burn wounds, burn reconstruction, general plastic surgery, soft tissue trauma, reconstructive surgery, abdominoplasty, aesthetics

Double board-certified plastic surgeon -American Board of Plastic Surgery, Diplomat -American Board of Surgery, Diplomat -Re-certification by participation in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) to provide best practices Private practice aesthetic surgery expertise Served on specialty call panel at Trauma centers, expertise in dogbite injuries and complex wound management Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Member of the World Health Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Castle Connolly Top Doctor Licensed in California and Nevada

Belvidere, Illinois

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Breast Reconstruction, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Removal, Brachioplasty, Liposuction, Lasers, Fillers, Botox, Scar Revision, Trauma Surgery, Body Sculpting, Buttock Augmentation, blepharoplasty, Lower Extremities, IPL, Face Lifts, Medspa, Gynecomastia Surgery

Dr. Rodriguez, MD, FACS Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon | Clinical Professor of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in both surgical and medical spa procedures. Raised in Puerto Rico and fluent in Spanish, he brings a culturally sensitive approach to patient care. Dr. Rodriguez earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1999, completed his General Surgery Residency as Chief Resident at Summa Health Systems in 2004, and finalized a Plastic Surgery Fellowship as Chief Resident at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009. Currently, Dr. Rodriguez maintain an active surgical practice in Rockford, Illinois, and serve as a teaching faculty member for the Medical Center Podiatry Residency and the University of Illinois College of Medicine since 2013. In 2024, he was appointed Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College...

Needham, Massachusetts

Dermatology - Cosmetic dermatology, Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Laser, Filler, Medspa, Chemical peels, Nurse Practitioner, Microneedling, standard of care

Rachel Cohen, DCNP, FNP-BC, is a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice and Dermatology, with over 19 years of clinical experience. She has a specialized focus in dermatology and aesthetic medicine since 2016. She brings a strong foundation in both medical dermatology and cosmetic procedures, including biopsies, cryotherapy, and management of chronic skin conditions, as well as aesthetic treatments such as neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and laser therapies. Rachel currently practices at a private clinic affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham network. She has played a key role in developing aesthetic service lines in private practice settings. Her recognized strengths include clinical documentation, complication management, and patient safety—essential elements in dermatology-related legal cases. Rachel has served as a preceptor to several NP students in the greater Boston area. Rachel offers a meticulous, evidence-based appro...

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Medical spa, medspa, aesthetics, botox, filler, hearing loss, facial trauma, disfigurement, facial paralysis, sinus, nasal surgery, head and neck cancer, complications, ENT surgery, facial plastic surgery, facelift, rhinoplasty, scar, tinnitus

I am double board certified in Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and have been in practice since 2009. I have worked at top hospitals including Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, and I trained at Tulane in New Orleans and Mount Sinai in New York City. I did a one year fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in Tampa, Florida. I also co-own a medical spa so have extensive experience in that realm. I also co-own a hearing aid business so have extra experience with hearing loss and tinnitus beyond the usual clinical scope of practice. I have worked in VA settings throughout my training. Currently I practice in the State of New Mexico on which I volunteer for the New Mexico Medical Review Commission which is a panel that reviews all malpractice cases brought in the state, this brings insight in how to review whether there is evidence of deviation from the standard of care, causation of harm, reasonable doubt, etc. I hav...