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Retinal detachment 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 retinal detachment. The retinal detachment expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Laser Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Optometry.

John Galanis, MD FACS

Expert cataract surgery, glaucoma, and eye disease

Galanis Cataract and Laser Eye Center

California

Ophthalmology, Optometry - cataract surgery malpractice, glaucoma surgery malpractice, LASIK, PRK, refractive surgery, implant lens, vision loss, eye trauma, cornea, retina, optic nerve, orbit, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ophthalmology, ophthalmologist, macula, retinal detachment, patent litigation

* Board Certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology * Fellowship in glaucoma, Estelle Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California * Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology * Fellow, American College of Surgeons * Board of Directors, St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired * Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology - St. Louis University School of Medicine * Adjunct Assistant Professor- University of Missouri St. Louis School of Optometry * Excellent communication skills -experienced speaker to the public and medical professionals * 25 years of experience as an expert witness in ophthalmology * Qualified as an expert in state and federal court * Experienced in deposition and trial testimony * Available for plaintiff and defense cases * Experienced in patent litigation. * I have served as an expert witness in several major intellectual property cases for pharmaceutical companies and ophthalmic device manufacturers. * Feel free to...

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Franklin W. Lusby, Jr., M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

La Jolla, California

Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Disability, Product Liability, Vision Impariment, Surgical Complications, Vision Loss, Chemical Burns, Retinal Injury, Infections, Abrasions, Lacerations, Retinal Detachment, Hyphema, Blindness, UV Light Injury, Foreign Body Injury, Management of Systemic Illness

Dr. Franklin W. Lusby, Jr. is a distinguished ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon with a robust career spanning over four decades. Born and raised in Maryland, he completed his undergraduate education at Columbia Union College with a B.A. in Chemistry, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1974. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1978. Following an internship at Malden Hospital affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Lusby pursued pre-residency studies in Basic and Clinical Sciences for Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. He then completed his residency in Ophthalmology at White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, in 1983, and further specialized with a fellowship in extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation at Glendale Eye Medical Group. Dr. Lusby is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and holds medical licenses in California...

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Jonathan Macy, MD

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Los Angeles, California

Ophthalmology - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Vision Loss, Optic Nerve, Dry Eyes, Abrasions, Lacerations, Eye Strain, Foreign Bodies, Retinal Detachment, Puncture, Chemical Exposure, Scarring, Cornea Injury, Double Vision, Eye Pain, Blurred Vision, Reduced Peripheral and/or Nighttime Vision

Jonathan Macy is a leading ophthalmologist in Los Angeles. He earned his B.A. and M.D. degrees at Boston University in 1976, with election to Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation, Dr. Macy moved to Los Angeles to do an Internal Medicine internship at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. A subsequent Research Fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute led to an Ophthalmology residency at U.S.C., which he completed in 1981. Since completion of his Ophthalmology training, Dr. Macy has been in private practice adjacent to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition to his busy office and surgery practice, Dr. Macy is a Past President of the Beverly Hills District of the Los Angeles County Medical Association. He is a Past President of the California Academy of Ophthalmology and was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Olympia Hospital. He is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at both U.S.C. and U.C.L.A. and he is the author of more than 100 chapters, papers and abstracts. Dr. Macy...

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Aaron Nagiel, MD, PhD

Los Angeles, California

Ophthalmology - Retina, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal detachment, ocular trauma, ruptured globe, macular hole, vitreoretinal surgery, intravitreal injection, retinopathy, epiretinal membrane, vitrectomy, scleral buckle, endophthalmitis, uveitis, pediatric retina, gene therapy, shaken baby

Dr. Aaron Nagiel is Director of the Retina Service at Children's Hospital Los Angeles/ University of Southern California specializing in retinal disease with a special emphasis on disorders affecting children. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University summa cum laude, and then underwent combined MD and PhD training at Cornell University and The Rockefeller University in New York City. After an internship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Nagiel completed both ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal fellowship at the renowned Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. He treats a broad array of surgical and medical vitreoretinal diseases, including ocular trauma and retinopathy of prematurity. He has authored four book chapters and published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles.

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Thomas D Tyler, MD, PhD

San Carlos, California

Ophthalmology - Vision Loss, Ocular Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuroophthalmology, Sight Disorders, Retinal Detachment, Macular Degeneration, Optic Nerve, Eye Trauma, Eye Injury, Malpractice, Cataract, Glaucoma, Surgery, Complications, Standard of Care, Blindness

Thomas Tyler, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist, with extensive experience in the development of medical devices. Dr. Tyler is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Tyler is part of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tyler provides comprehensive record review and Independent Medical Examinations; verbal and written reports provided in a timely manner; depositions/court testimony for defense or plaintiff.

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John Galanis, MD FACS

Expert cataract surgery, glaucoma, and eye disease

Galanis Cataract and Laser Eye Center

Florida

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John Galanis, MD FACS

Expert cataract surgery, glaucoma, and eye disease

Galanis Cataract and Laser Eye Center

Illinois

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Ravi Pandit, MD MPH

Maryland

Ophthalmology, Optometry - retinal detachment, retinal tear, cataract complication, eye trauma, eye injury, iruptured globe, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, artery occlusion, vein occlusion, uveitis, intravitreal injection, endophthalmitis, vitrectomy, scleral buckle, laser

Ravi R. Pandit, MD, MPH is a clinically-active, board-certified, fellowship-trained, medical and surgical retina specialist. He has experience and expertise in the medical and surgical management of all diseases of the vitreous, retina, and macula as well as a specialized expertise and interest in the medical and surgical management of ocular trauma. Dr. Pandit trained at the top-ranked U.S. medical school, public health school, ophthalmology residency, and surgical/medical retina fellowship programs. His expertise is similarly distinguished and well-recognized: Dr. Pandit has served as faculty at Johns Hopkins where he was responsible for training medical students, residents, and fellows; published widely in major ophthalmology journals; and given talks at numerous ophthalmology meetings. He is a full member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and serves in leadership roles for the American Society of Retina Specialists and American Society of Ocular Trauma. Dr. Pandit has...

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Ahmed M Elkeeb, MD

Retina Specialist

Mason Eye Institute

Columbia, Missouri

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist, vitreo-retinal specialist, retinopathy of prematurity, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, endophthalmitis

As a vitreoretinal surgeon, I see a wide variety of ocular conditions and diseases in adults mostly those with retinal issues. In any given outpatient clinic, I will have managed patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, uveitis, retinal tears, retinal detachments, macular degeneration, and cataract surgery related complications. I often perform minor procedures such as injections, lasers and retinal detachment repairs in my outpatient clinics as well. These procedures include panretinal photocoagulation laser, focal/grid laser, laser retinopexy, pneumatic re-attachment procedure, intravitreal anti-VEGF and corticosteroid injections, and periocular corticosteroid injections. In the operating room, I perform numerous surgical procedures which include posterior vitrectomies, scleral buckles, intraocular lens fixation and pars plana glaucoma drainage device placement. I have been involved in medical student, resident and vitreoretinal fellow education throughout my career...

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John Galanis, MD FACS

Expert cataract surgery, glaucoma, and eye disease

Galanis Cataract and Laser Eye Center

St.Louis, Missouri

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John Galanis, MD FACS

Expert cataract surgery, glaucoma, and eye disease

Galanis Cataract and Laser Eye Center

New Jersey

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John Galanis, MD FACS

Expert cataract surgery, glaucoma, and eye disease

Galanis Cataract and Laser Eye Center

New York

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Steven M Williams, MD

Mohawk Valley Retina

New Hartford, New York

Ophthalmology - Retina, Macula, Optic Nerve, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Ocular Surgery, Ocular Trauma, Ocular Infections, Ocular Oncology, Neuro-ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr. Steven Williams is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon. He is the founder and managing partner of a busy vitreoretinal surgical practice with over 20 years of clinical experience. He provides patient care and resident training at the nearby Upstate Medical University Ophthalmology Residency Program. Dr. Williams is an expert in complex eye diseases including; vitreoretinal diseases, ocular surgery, management of surgical complications, glaucoma, uveitis, ocular oncology, ocular infections, and optic nerve disorders. He lectures on these subjects to ophthalmology residents, as well as other eye care providers. He also has served as a Trustee at St. Elizabeth Medical Center providing quality assurance and medical performance oversight. Dr. Williams has served as a consulting expert witness for over fifteen years.

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Ravi Pandit, MD MPH

Fargo, North Dakota

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John Galanis, MD FACS

Expert cataract surgery, glaucoma, and eye disease

Galanis Cataract and Laser Eye Center

Pennsylvania

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Robert W H Mason, MD, MBA

Robert Mason, MD, PLC

Brentwood, Tennessee

Ophthalmology - retina, retinal, vitreoretina, vireo-retina, vitreoretinal, vitro-retinal, retinologist, posterior segment, eye trauma, eye surgery, uveitis, ocular trauma, ophthalmology, opthalmology, ophthalmologist, opthalmologist, retinal detachment, floaters, macular hole, cornea

* M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in the City of New York. * Internship, Ophthalmology Residency, and Cornea & External Disease Fellowship training at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. * High-volume, Private Practice Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship. * Dual Fellowship training creates highly specific acumen in areas of ocular pathology involving both the anterior and posterior segment. * 28 years practicing Ophthalmology. * 16 years, primarily as a busy (200+ patient visits and 10-15 surgeries per week), practicing Vitreoretinal Surgeon. * M.B.A. from University of Florida Hough Graduate School of Business. * Years of myriad experience within multiple healthcare delivery paradigms. * Legal experience and formal training as an Ophthalmic Expert Witness for both plaintiff and defense in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury as well as Ophthalmic Independent Medical Exams. * Equipped with articulate commu...

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Melissa Bohonos, MD

Expedient Medicolegal Services

San Antonio, Texas

Ophthalmology - Ocular Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Vision Impairment, Standard of Care, Retinal Tear, Macular Degeneration, Optic Nerve, Eye Trauma, Vision Loss, Complications, Blindess, Sight Disorders, Traumatic Eye Injury, Surgical Intervention, Reduced Night Vision

Dr. Melissa Bohonos is board-certified in Ophthalmology by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She is fellowship trained in Glaucoma and is a comprehensive ophthalmologist in active practice seeing patients of all ages. Dr. Bohonos completed her ophthalmology training at Boston Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center with maximum exposure to a wide variety of ocular trauma pathology and cases. Dr. Bohonos has had additional fellowship training in Glaucoma and has performed over a thousand glaucoma procedures including complex glaucoma/cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (canaloplasty, istent implant), trabeculectomy, tube shunt implant, selective laser trabeculoplasty, cytophotocoagulation (cpc) and many more. Dr. Bohonos also has extensive experience with dry eye disease management including in post LASIK patients. Dr Bohonos has been in clinical practice for more than 15 years. She has served as faculty at University of Illinois, Urbana and at State Universit...

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Carolyn R. Carman, OD, FAAO

Low Vision Centers of Texas

Houston, Texas

Optometry, Ophthalmology - Visual, ocular, brain injury, field, acuity injury/impairment, low vision, legal blindness, visual rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, glaucoma, eye trauma, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration

Dr. Carolyn Carman has over 30 years of experience in comprehensive eye care for all ages and specializing in visual impairment due to ocular injury, ocular disease, or brain injury. She has been involved in expert witness testimony for over 20 years and serves both plantiff and defense counsel. She is a residency-certified, licensed, practicing Therapeutic Optometrist and Glaucoma Specialist in Texas. Dr. Carman is presently the Director of the University of Houston Center for Sight Enhancement and is a Clinical Professor in the College of Optometry, specializing in low vision and visual impairment. Dr. Carman is the former Chair of the Texas Optometry Board after receiving 2 Texas Governor appointments. She has served as Chair of multiple national committees, was awarded the Texas Rehabilitation Association Physician of the Year, the Texas Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year as well as the Molly Brown Leadership Awards. She currently serves on the State of Texa...

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Jacqueline W Wong, MD

Ophthalmic Advisory Group, LLC

Bainbridge Island, Washington

Ophthalmology, Optometry - Eye Trauma Injuries, Eye Surgery Complications, Eye Infections, Vision Loss, Retinal Detachment, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Toxicity from Medications, Eye Complications from surgical procedures, Medical-Legal Evaluations

I have been a practicing comprehensive ophthalmologist and specialized vitreoretinal surgeon since 1996. While serving as Assistant Clinical Professor at Texas Tech University, I gained extensive expertise in managing complicated eye disorders, ocular surgical complications, eye trauma, and eye infections. I have utilized my clinical experience in work as a QA/UR reviewer for many carriers as well as in reviewing and being both a defense and plaintiff expert witness for ophthalmology malpractice and personal injury cases. My goal is to always deliver balanced unbiased objective expert opinions in a cost-effective timely manner.

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