Scarring Expert Witnesses

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...

Beverly Hills, California

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, aesthetic surgery, cosmetic surgery, facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, revision surgery, surgical complications, wound healing, infection management, postoperative care, standards of care, consent issues, scarring, laceration repair, documentation review, malpractice review, decision-making

Harvard-trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Beverly Hills with a clinical focus on aesthetic surgery, including facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, body contouring, and revision procedures. Experienced in standards of care, surgical decision-making, complication management, wound healing, infection management, postoperative care, consent processes, and documentation review. Trained at Harvard and NYU with extensive exposure to reconstructive principles, soft-tissue injuries, grafts/flaps, laceration repair, and trauma, and hold hospital privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Actively involved in private practice operations and quality-of-care protocols. Available for plaintiff or defense reviews, expert opinions, depositions, and testimony with timely turnaround.

North Hollywood, California

Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Facial Trauma, Hand Trauma, Scarring, Standard of Care, Fractures, Wound Care, Facial Injury, Hand Injury, Informed Consent, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident, Post Trauma Reconstructive Surgery, Skin Abrasions, Finger Injury, Microvascular Surgery, Adverse Reactions

Dr. Mort Rizvi is one of the leading plastic and cosmetic surgeons in the Greater Los Angeles area, but he is also known as one of Southern California’s most versatile surgeons of any type. Dr. Rizvi is board-certified both in plastic surgery and hand surgery. He is also a widely respected craniofacial, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgeon with an in-depth background in microsurgery. His training began in medical school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where he had also completed his undergraduate work. After that, Dr. Rizvi completed his general surgery residency in 2003 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He then went to Houston Methodist Hospital, where he finished his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery in 2006. Later, Dr. Rizvi completed a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center (also referred to as CountyUSC). He completed his craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery fellowship training at Children’s Hosp...

San Diego, California

Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery - Craniofacial Surgery, Facial Trauma, Facial Fractures, Cheek fracture, Cranioplasty, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Dog Bite, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Facial Injury, Jaw Fracture, Rhinoplasty, Wound care, Scar Revision, Scarring, Medical Staff, Peer Review

Dr. Jason Toranto is a dual board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in active clinical practice in San Diego, California. He provides trauma call coverage at multiple hospitals and routinely manages complex surgical cases, including facial trauma, acute reconstruction, and emergency care. Dr. Toranto earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, his medical degree from the University of Michigan, and his MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. He completed surgical training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Duke University, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles / University of Southern California. A former Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Toranto remains actively involved in surgical education as a member of the North American AO Craniomaxillofacial Faculty, a global organization dedicated to advancing training in craniofacial trauma and reconstruction. He has be...

Irvine, California

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Expert Witness, Standard of Care Plastic Surgery, Liposuction, IME, Breast Implants Complications, Rhinoplasty Expert Witness, Liposuction Injury Review, Dog bite scar evaluation, Scarring, Patient Safety, Plastic Surgery Expert Witness, Cosmetic Surgery Expert Witness, Medical Negligence

A New Medical-Legal Endeavor: After five and a half years away from practicing plastic surgery to focus on treatment and recovery from Acute Myeloid Leukemia, I’m grateful to return to part-time clinical work with a renewed sense of purpose and a broader perspective. Experiencing the healthcare system as a patient deepened my empathy and sharpened my insight into what truly matters in the doctor-patient relationship. Alongside resuming hands-on plastic surgical care and aesthetic treatments, I’m beginning a new professional chapter: offering services as an Expert Medical Witness and conducting Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs). During my medical leave, I earned a Master’s in Legal Studies with a concentration in pharmacologic and medical device law. This training has enhanced my ability to assess and explain complex medical issues from a legal standpoint, particularly in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Throughout more than thirty years in private practice, my work has...

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 ...

Corbett, Oregon

Dermatology, Burns - Skin cancer, Laser complications, Wound care, Eczema, Psoriasis, UV burns, Adverse Drug Reactions, Laser Hair Removal Burns, Chemical peel complications, Accutane, Skin Disease, Skin Burns, Skin, Burns, Scarring, Keloid

Dr. Tompkins is a board-certified dermatologist who has expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is a native San Diegan who spent her undergraduate years at Stanford University with a major in Human Biology. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and went on to complete an internal medicine internship at Charity Hospital. Dr. Tompkins completed her dermatology residency at Cornell-Weill Medical Center in New York City. She received instruction at many prestigious hospitals including Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, The New York Hospital, the Rockefeller Institute and the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Tompkins joined private practice in 1999 after serving as a full-time professor at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine for five years. During that time, she demonstrated excellence in patient care and teaching while also serving as the Director of Clinical Dermatology. She owned and ...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - vaccine injury, nerve damage/compression, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, brachial plexus, opioids, narcotics, pill mills, trauma, fractures, compartment syndrome, amputation, scarring, arthritis, infection, MRSA, trigger finger, tendonitis, epicondylitis, medical device design

Thought leader, prolific researcher, and dedicated educator. Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Holds a Subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. Active clinical practice at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia focusing on hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and nerve injuries. Completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the Temple University Hospital and his Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital as a Harvard Fellow. Holds the rank of Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Thomas Jefferson University. Serves as the Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program Director as well at Jefferson. Previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Temple University Hospital and Clinical Instructor at the Harvard Medical School. Recipient of numerous honors and awards, including being annually recognized by Castle & Connolly Top Doctors for Philadelphia. Received multiple teaching ...