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Skin Cancer Expert Witnesses

Skin cancer 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 skin cancer. The skin cancer expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Allergy & Immunology, Anatomic Pathology, Burns, Cosmetic Surgery, Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Laser Surgery, Occupational Medicine, Oncology, Physician Assistant, Plastic Surgery, and Radiation Oncology.

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Michael T Christensen, MD, MBA

Oncology Expert Witness

Gilbert, Arizona

Radiation Oncology, Oncology - radiation injury, misdiagnosis, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, malpractice, causation, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, brain tumor, spine tumor, head and neck cancer, skin cancer, rectal cancer, cervical cancer, radiation side effects, lymphoma, sarcoma / soft tissue tumor

Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist with extensive clinical experience in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of cancers, including breast, lung, prostate, brain, spine, head and neck, lymphoma, skin, rectal, cervical, uterine, and sarcoma/soft tissue tumors. Proficient in advanced radiation therapy techniques such as IMRT, SBRT, stereotactic radiosurgery (CyberKnife/Gamma Knife), brachytherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals. Licensed physician with an active medical license and a strong background in quality assurance, radiation safety, and peer review. Highly adept at evaluating standards of care, causation, and treatment-related complications in oncology, as well as reviewing cases involving delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, radiation injury, and malpractice claims. Participated in quality and safety committees, contributing to best practice guidelines and hospital safety initiatives. Available for expert witness services including case review, narrative reports, depositions, an...

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Soheil Simzar, MD FAAD

Double Board-Certified Dermatologist, Mohs Surgeon

Santa Monica, California

Dermatology - Skin Cancer, Mohs, Skin, Burn, Scar, Rash, Allergy, Surgery, Bites, Melanoma, Laser, Filler, Botox, Infection, Ulcer, Wound, Cosmetic, Standard of Care, Injury, Veins

Dr. Soheil Simzar, MD is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon with extensive experience in the diagnosis and medical/surgical management of skin disease and skin cancer. He has performed over 30,000 dermatologic surgeries and is known for careful clinical judgment, thorough documentation, and a practical understanding of how dermatology is delivered in real-world outpatient settings. Education & Training • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): undergraduate education, medical school, dermatology residency, and advanced surgical dermatology/Mohs training; served as Chief Resident. Clinical & Procedural Expertise • Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (including high-risk tumors and anatomically challenging locations) • Surgical excision of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers; evaluation of atypical melanocytic lesions • Reconstruction and wound management, including complex closures, flaps, grafts,...

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Alexa Gozali, DO

Dermatology and Complex Care Expert Witness

Valencia, California

Dermatology, Family Medicine - Missed diagnosis, delayed diagnosis, Failure to diagnose, Failure to biopsy, failure to refer, skin cancer, melanoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Skin lesion misdiagnosis, Cryotherapy burn, Laser injury, Burn injury, Skin infections, Sepsis, Primary Care, Nursing home, Long term care, Elder neglect, Wound care, skin lesion

Dr. Alexa Gozali is a board-certified physician practicing full-time medical dermatology, with current board certification in family medicine. Her dual training gives her a distinctive ability to evaluate dermatologic standard of care across outpatient specialty, primary care, urgent care, emergency, and long-term care settings — including cases where skin disease was missed, mismanaged, or inadequately escalated within SNF and nursing home environments. Dr. Gozali is retained in cases where dermatologic findings intersect with broader failures in clinical judgment, care coordination, documentation, and follow-up — settings where a dermatologist alone, or a primary care physician alone, cannot fully address the standard of care at issue. Her full-time dermatology practice keeps her current in diagnostic and procedural standards, while her family medicine board certification allows her to evaluate how dermatologic conditions should have been recognized, escalated, and managed across ...

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Douglas Mackenzie, MD

Experienced Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hand Surgeon

California

Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hand trauma, aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, mommy makeover, medical spa, wound care, skin cancer, abdominoplasty, breast implants, dog bites, scars, breast reduction, breast lift, facial plastic surgery, Moh's reconstruction, hand surgery, breast reconstruction

I have a broad clinical experience in plastic surgery including both aesthetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. My career began in academics as Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University following a fellowship in hand and microsurgery. I started a private practice in Santa Barbara where for over 20 years I did almost exclusively aesthetic surgery and adjunctive, nonsurgical aesthetic procedures such as injectables and laser/IPL. I continue to do aesthetic surgery, but now work at a regional medical center in Tennessee (Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee) where my practice is predominately hand surgery, breast reconstruction, complex wound care, and skin cancer. I often work with orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, oncologic breast surgeons, dermatologists, and wound care specialists to provide appropriate plastic surgery support. Training: MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine General Surgery residency at Cedars...

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Tara Washington, MD

Board Certified Radiation Oncologist

Hancock Medical Expert Consultants

Trabuco Canyon, California

Radiation Oncology - Breast Cancer, Brain Tumors, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Delay of Diagnosis, Oncology, Uterine Cancer, Skin Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Radiation Injury, Spine

Radiation Oncologist with 30 years of experience treating patients with conditions such as Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Brain Tumors with radiation. She has managed the care of patients receiving radiation alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Having practiced in both academic settings at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center and community practice settings as an Assistant Clinical Professor with the City of Hope, she is familiar with various practice styles. During her career, she has brought physicians in multiple specialties together by organizing Tumor Boards (patient care strategy sessions) and Continuing Medical Education Conferences. She has also worked on committees to develop best practice guidelines for Breast and Gynecological Cancers. Currently, she serves as a trained Surveyor for The American Society of Radiation Oncology’s Accreditation for Practice Excellence Program which entails visiting facilities i...

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Elizabeth Keiser, MD

Stanford & MD Anderson Trained Dermatopathologist

BetaMD

La Jolla, California

Anatomic Pathology, Dermatopathology - Melanoma, Artificial intelligence, Non-melanoma skin cancer, Digital pathology, Skin cancer, Squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, Perineural invasion, Adnexal carcinoma, MOHS slides, Prostate cancer, Nevus, Metastatic disease, Soft tissue, Immunohistochemistry, Machine learning

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Daniel Zaghi, MD MS FAAD QME

Dermatologist, CA Med Board Expert, UCLA/Stanford

ZAGHI MD

LOS ANGELES, California

Dermatology - skin cancer, scar, keloid, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, pemphigus, pemphigoid, dermatomyositis, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, vitligo, alopecia, dermatitis, eczema, burn, skin injury, bed bug, insects, skin burns

Entrusted by the California Medical Board to review cases of possible malpractice and awarded TOP DERMATOLOGIST by Los Angeles Magazine, Dr. Daniel Zaghi, MD MS QME FAAD, is a truly unique full-time board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles with over 10 years of experience specializing in complex medical dermatology. He received his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and subsequently completed training at Stanford, the University of Utah, and Baylor Medical Center. Dr. Zaghi has been in full time practice since 2015 and is experienced in many complicated dermatoses, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, pemphigus and alopecia areata, alopecia areata. Dr. Zaghi has consulted for numerous investment banks and private equity groups including, Bain Capital, Deutsche Bank, Apax Partners, ORIX Healthcare Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, Ballast Point Ventures, ABS Capital, JP Morgan Investments, Goldman Sachs, We...

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Omar Ragab, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Washington DC, District Of Columbia

Radiation Oncology, Oncology - Chemotherapy, Cancer Treatment, Standard of Care, Complications, Radiation Injury, Side Effects, Risk Factors, Misdiagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis, Internal Radiation, Prostate Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Eye Cancer, Skin Cancer

Dr. Ragab is a premier, nationally-recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained radiation oncologist with additional fellowship training in brachytherapy. Dr. Ragab holds an MD degree from the University of Southern California, and completed residency training in Radiation Oncology at the LAC+USC medical center followed by a brachytherapy fellowship at UCLA. He was on faculty at USC Norris Cancer Hospital for six years, prior to transitioning to the Deparment of Veterans Affairs. He is extensively published in bench, clinical, and biopsychosocial oncologic care. He has experience in utilization review, case management, medical necessity and standard of care reviews, chart reviews, and expert witnessing in all facets of oncologic care. He holds medical licenses in California and New York.

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Andrew R. Styperek, MD

Parkland, Florida

Dermatology, Laser Surgery - Mohs, Mohs surgery, skin cancer, melanoma, Filler, Acne, Botox, Laser, Laser Hair Removal, Scar, Cosmetic Complications, Sclerotherapy, Veins

Dr. Styperek is a board certified dermatologist, treating medical, cosmetic and surgical patients of all ages. As a board-certified and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon, he performs over 2000+ cases treating skin cancer annually. As a certified vein specialist, he treats patients with sclerotherapy, phlebectomy, and endovenous ablation. He has expertise with managing cosmetic complications (including surgical scars, laser, filler, and botox) and is a published author and investigator in multiple peer-reviewed journals. As a Harvard MBA, Dr. Styperek also has experience with healthcare finance, operations, outpatient clinical care teams both as a physician and former management consultant.

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Michael Kim, MD

PLASTIC SURGERY, HAND SURGERY, COSMETIC SURGERY

Associates in Cosmetic Surgery

Fort Myers, Florida

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - HAND SURGERY, renuvion, LIPOMA, liposuction, SKIN CANCER, SCAR, CARPAL TUNNEL, TRIGGER FINGER, GANGLION CYST, FACELIFT, BREAST IMPLANTS, BREAST REDUCTION, LIPOSUCTION, EYELID SURGERY, CYST, SKIN MOLE SURGERY, TUMMY TUCK, ARMLIFT, FAT INJECTION, FILLER BOTOX

Dr. Michael K. Kim is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years in practice and 10 years of extensive specialized surgical training. His expertise includes facial and body rejuvenation, lipoma removal, eyelid surgery, facelifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and liposuction. His high-level surgical skill also includes the ability to tackle a vast array of corrective surgery, stemming from cleft lip, burns, facial trauma, hand surgery, breast reconstruction, lower extremity reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and skin cancer surgery. TRAINING Plastic Surgery Fellow - Emory University in Atlanta, GA General Surgery New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY Plastic Surgery Research Fellow Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville. Hand Surgery Fellwoship Kutz and Kleinert Louisvile, KY Plastic Surgery resident Wright State Medical Center Dayton , Ohio CERTIFICATIONS Board Certified in Plastic Surgery...

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George H Pope, MD

Plastic Surgery, Trauma Surgery Expert Witness

George H Pope MD LLC

Orlando, Florida

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Ear Avulsion, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Skin cancer, Breast Lift, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, Facelift, Flaps, Eyelid Lift, ALCL, Otoplasty, Facial Trauma, Breast Implant, Breast Revision, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Scalp avulsion, Gender Affirming Surgery

Dr. Pope has 36 years of experience in the clinical practice of plastic surgery. As Associate Clinical Professor at UCF College of Medicine in Orlando, he has taught medical students through the years in both clinical and laboratory settings and created the Fourth Year Student elective in plastic surgery. Dr. Pope is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology. He has served as chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Orlando Regional Medical Center, a Level I trauma center, and has performed trauma and breast reconstructive surgery for most of his career and cosmetic surgery his entire career. He has been named Top Plastic Surgeon and Best Plastic Surgeon for many years in national peer-driven surveys. He trained at Tulane Medical Center (Otolaryngology) and the University of Louisville (Plastic Surgery). Dr. Pope serves as an expert witness for plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and maxillofacial trauma surgery.

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Sophia M Edwards-Bennett, MD

Radiation Oncology Expert Witness

Lutz, Florida

Radiation Oncology, Oncology - radiation injury, misdiagnosis, standard of care, complications, lymphoma, delayed diagnosis, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, head and neck cancer, skin cancer, rectal cancer, cervix cancer, uterus cancer, sarcoma/soft tissue tumor, brain tumor, spine tumor, malpractice, causation

Multiple award-winning, multi-state licensed, Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist with medical and oncology postgraduate education from Harvard's Cancer Therapeutics and Research Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Cornell Medical College. Fifteen (15) years as a practicing radiation oncologist, established and launched Radiation Oncology Centers nationally and internationally, and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field of oncology. Equipped with extensive experience in treating cancer of all body sites utilizing a variety of radiation therapy delivery techniques. Invited speaker at numerous national and international conferences. Extensive teaching experience presenting educational content to a broad spectrum of audiences: from community outreach, cancer support groups and church events. Served on several committees including the ACRO (American College of Radiation Oncology) Membership Committee. Awards include: American Council Best in ...

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Peter A Marzek, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgery Expert, Former Chief of Staff

Tavares, Florida

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Breast Augmentation, Breastlift (Mastopexy), Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty), Facelift, Browlift, Blepharoplasty, Liposuction and Laser Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty, Fillers and Botox, Trauma, Scars, Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Medical Staff issues, Bylaws issues, Peer Review

I have served as an expert witness/consultant in plastic surgery since 2008, originally for the Department of Health/Florida Board of Medicine , reviewing standard of care for both reconstructive and cosmetic cases. Since opening up my expert witness practice to private cases, I have opined for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. I have extensive experience with Medical Staff issues, and have been on Medical Executive Committees for most of my 29 years of practice. I have served as Chief of Staff, Vice Chief of Staff, and Secretary/treasurer of the Medical Staff, as well as Behavioral Committee Chair and Medical Review Committee chair, which exposed me extensively to the review of physicians. I have extensive Medical Staff Bylaws experience, serving as Bylaws Chair at two separate hospitals for many years. I performed a fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery at Washington University in St Louis, after completing both general surgery and plastic surgery residencies. I am Board ...

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Michael Kim, MD

PLASTIC SURGERY, HAND SURGERY, COSMETIC SURGERY

Associates in Cosmetic Surgery

Georgia

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Dhruv Bansal, MD, MBA

Medical Oncologist-Mesothelioma,Lung,skin cancers

Chicago, Illinois

Oncology - Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Thymoma, Thymic Cancer, Melanoma, Squamous cell skin cancer, Merkel Cell Cancer, Skin Cancer, Basal Cell cancer, Small Cell lung cancer, non small cell lung cancer, Carcinoid tumor, Immunotherapy

Dr. Dhruv Bansal, MD, MBA is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in thoracic oncology, skin malignancies, immunotherapy, and clinical trial development. He currently serves in multiple leadership roles at Endeavor Health/NorthShore in the Chicago area, including Program Director for Immunotherapy, Lead of the Molecular Tumor Board, and Academic Lead for Thoracic Medical Oncology. He also serves as a member of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and has led system-wide oncology clinical trial integration initiatives across a large health network. Dr. Bansal has extensive expertise in lung cancer, melanoma, immunotherapy-related toxicities, molecular oncology, clinical trial operations, and emerging cancer therapeutics. His clinical and academic focus includes non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), biomarker-driven oncology, immune checkpoint inhibitors, targeted therapies, molecular diagnostics, ctDNA-guided treatment strategies, and precision oncology workflows. He ha...

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Todd A Baker, M.D., M.S.

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Insight Plastic Surgery, LLC

NORTHBROOK, Illinois

Plastic Surgery - mohs reconstruction, melanoma, skin cancer, reconstructive surgery, breast reduction, abdominoplasty, panniculectomy, breast implants, breast lift, liposuction

Board-certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with extensive surgical, medical legal consulting, and leadership experience. Medical Director, Attending Surgeon and Principal of Insight Plastic Surgery. Insight Plastic Surgery, LLC (since 2020), providing expert witness and consulting services. Conduct independent, evidence-based analyses; review medical records; prepare expert reports; testify in depositions and at trial across a wide range of plastic surgery matters. Expertise includes standards of care, informed consent, causation, revision indications, and medical device safety (breast implants). Published author, invited lecturer, and contributor to national surgical safety guidance. Case experience spans medical malpractice, personal injury, and surgical complications; engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel in state and federal matters. Dr. Baker is a highly regarded medical expert witness, recognized for his extensive technical knowledge and outstanding communicati...

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Walter Liszewski, MD

Dermatologist and allergist - Northwestern Faculty

Associate Professor

Chicago, Illinois

Dermatology, Occupational Medicine - Contact dermatitis, Allergy, Eczema, Acne, Rosacea, Melanoma, Alopecia, Hair loss, Skin cancer, Disability, Toxicology, Occupational health, Occupational injuries, Tattoo, Isotretinoin, Allergic contact dermatitis, Hair dye, Makeup, Shampoo, Metal allergy

I am an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Cancer Epidemiology at Northwestern University, with over six years of experience as a general dermatologist and specialist in patch testing. My clinical work centers on diagnosing allergic reactions to personal care products and occupational exposures. These include sensitivities to substances such as hair dye, cosmetics, shampoos, gloves, medications, jewelry, metal implants, tattoos, medical devices, and industrial chemicals. I frequently consult on cases involving occupational medicine and disability related to chemical allergies and toxicity. In addition to my focus on allergies, I also treat a wide range of dermatologic conditions including skin cancer, melanoma, hair loss, acne, rosacea, warts, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, and eczema. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for both the American Contact Dermatitis Society and the European Society of Tattoo and Pigment Research. I have acted as a site Principal Inves...

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Lidia Pomaville, PA-C, MPAS

Dermatology PA Expert Witness

Chicago, Illinois

Physician Assistant, Dermatology - skin cancer, skin infections, wounds, medication side effects, chemical peels, melanoma, psoriasis, physician assistant scope of practice, skin surgery, biopsies, cosmetics, atopic dermatitis, physician assistant standard of care, laser, cysts, fillers, pigmentation, biologics, Accutane, burns

Lidia Pomaville is a board-certified PA with over 24 years of healthcare experience. She began her medical training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where she earned a Bachelor's degree while working at the hospital. Lidia completed her Master of Science degree in PA studies at Wichita State University in Kansas in 2011 and currently practices medical and cosmetic dermatology at Forefront Dermatology in Berwyn, IL. She holds an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor position with Marquette University and University of Dubuque. In addition, she maintains a clinical site for precepting PA students for Rush University, Rosalind Franklin University, Dominican University, Marquette University and University of Dubuque. She has co-authored multiple articles for medical publications and lectured on dermatology topics locally and nationally. Lidia is a member of the American Academy of PAs, IL Academy of PAs, IL Society of Dermatology PAs, and a Diplomate Fellow of the Society...

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ALIX J. CHARLES, MD

Wheaton, Illinois

Dermatology - Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Procedures, Injectables, Fillers, Cosmetic Surgery, Lasers, Scar, Hyperpigmentation, Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Accutane, Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne, Warts, Benign Growths, Moles, Photorejuvenation, Skin Surfacing, Body Contouring

As a board certified general dermatologist, I see all patient types and ages without restriction. I have practiced medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology for the past 20+ years. That encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of skin ailments like psoriasis, eczema, acne, warts, benign growths and skin cancer. I also perform surgical procedures to remove skin cancer and moles. I perform cosmetic procedures that include the use of injectable neuromodulators and fillers, and also use a wide range of lasers and energy based devices to accomplish goals such as laser hair reduction, photorejuvenation, scar remodeling, skin resurfacing, skin tightening, body contouring and other indications. I am a past president of the Chicago Dermatological Society and the Illinois Dermatological Society. I am an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.

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Jennifer G. Powers, MD, FAAD

Dermatologist & Mohs surgeon, Wound expert

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore , Maryland

Dermatology, Wound Care - Mohs surgery, Cosmetics, Pressure ulcers, Squamous cell carcinoma, Aesthetics, Skin cancer, Injectables, Burns, Wide local excision, Skin care, Melanoma, Wound care, Dermatologic surgery, Reconstruction, Cosmeceuticals, Laser, Diabetic wounds, Basal cell carcinoma, Plastic surgery, Dermatitis

I am a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon with expertise in skin cancer, cosmetics, and wound care and over 14 years of experience. I am an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and have previously been a member of the faculty at Duke, Vanderbilt, and the University of Iowa with extensive research contributions in the areas of melanoma and wound healing. I have extensive expertise in Mohs surgery for skin cancers like melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and rare tumors as well as experience in aesthetic medicine including but not limited to lasers, botox, fillers, and cosmetic destruction procedures. I have also managed many complex wound patients including venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and pressure ulcers and have published and spoken internationally on this topic. I have held large research grants including from the Department of Defense, have spoken at numerous national and international mee...

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Wayne S Orr, III

General Surgery and Surgical Oncology- Professor

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Ridgeland, Mississippi

General Surgery, Surgical Oncology - surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, abdominal surgery, dermatological surgery, acute care surgery, breast surgery, colon surgery, rectal surgery, gallbladder surgery, small bowel surgery, appendix surgery, sarcoma, melanoma, stomach, gastric, robotic surgery, appendicitis, cancer, skin cancer

General Surgery- University of Tennessee Health Science Center- Memphis, TN Complex Surgical Oncology Fellowship- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tx Division Chief, Surgical Oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS Staff General Surgeon at Southwest Mississippi Medical Center- McComb, MS Staff General Surgeon at Merit Health Systems- Madison, MS Associate Program Director for General Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS State Chair, American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer, Mississippi Chairman, Clinical Cancer Committee at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS Chair, Gastrointestinal Tumor Board at the University of Mississippi Medical Center- Jackson, MS

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Lisa A Zaleski-Larsen, DO, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist & Cosmetic Expert

Zaleski-Larsen PLLC

Reno, Nevada

Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery - Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Botox, Filler, Lasers, Veins, Skin, Scar, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Skin Infection, Cosmetic Complications, Standard of Care, Atopic Dermatitis, Medical Side Effects, Aesthetic Injections, Hair Loss, Acne, Psoriasis, Cryotherapy Complications, Hyperpigmentation

Dr. Lisa Zaleski-Larsen, DO, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist with over 13 years of clinical experience spanning medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She is fellowship-trained in cosmetic dermatology and holds a second board certification in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, providing specialized expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease, including varicose veins. Dr. Zaleski-Larsen practices in Nevada and is available for record review and testimony nationwide. She offers clear, well-reasoned medical analysis, timely communication, and an ability to explain complex dermatologic issues in an accessible manner. Dr. Zaleski-Larsen has extensive experience managing complex dermatologic conditions requiring advanced topical therapies, systemic medications, and biologic agents. Her clinical practice includes a strong focus on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, including melanoma. She has extensive experience with neuromodulators, fillers, and laser trea...

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Timothy P. Korytko, MD

Oncology Expert Witness

Cooperstown, New York

Oncology, Radiation Oncology - Brain tumor, spine tumor, radiation injury, delayed diagnosis, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, head and neck cancer, lymphoma, skin cancer, rectal cancer, cervix cancer, uterus cancer, sarcoma/soft tissue tumor, radiopharmaceuticals, liver radioembolization, brachytherapy

• Board Certified Radiation Oncologist in active practice over 10 years. • 5+ years in administrative leadership chairing a radiation oncology department. • Published author in area of radiation oncology. Board certified radiation oncologist with over 10 years clinical experience treating and diagnosing patients with brain tumors, spine tumors, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, head and neck cancer, lymphoma, skin cancer, rectal cancer, gynecologic cancers, and soft tissue tumors. Extensive clinical experience providing radiation therapy to all areas of the body including the lung, breast, brain, spine, and liver, and in radiopharmaceuticals. Available to provide expert witness services in medical malpractice and personal injury cases in the areas of cancer treatment, treatment-related damages, causation, and claims of delayed cancer diagnosis.

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Barry M. Zide, MD, DMD

NYU Medical Center

New York City, New York

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmetic Head and Neck, Pediatric Facial Disfigurement, Dog Bites, Hemangioma, Nevus, Vascular Malformation, Skin Cancer, Face Lift, Scalp, Lip, Liposuction, Blepharoplasty, Facial Paralysis, Facial Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty, Tissue Expansion, Birth Defects, Cosmetic Surgery Complications

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS AND CLINICAL ASSIGNMENTS - Professor of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health 1999- Present Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery - Clinical Director of Facial Esthetic Surgery 2018- Present Residency Program NYU Langone Health Expertise for Legal Evaluations, Case Review, and Testimony Cosmetic Surgery Complications (Esp. Facial), Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery, Facial Birth Defects, Nevi, Lip Injuries, Dog Bites (Face), Malignant Lesions (Skin), Skin Tumors, Tissue Expansion, Scars, Facial Injuries (Trauma), Scalp Injuries (Trauma), Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Burns Face, Cleft Lip, Palate, Chin Deformity MEDICAL LEGAL- EXPERT REVIEW: - Cases and Testimony Review for both Plaintiff and Defense (1995- Present) - Testified 4x as an expert at Trial or Deposition - Available for IMEs at NYU Langone Health (1999- Present)

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Marc Serota, MD

Rockville Centre, New York

Dermatology, Allergy & Immunology - Dermatology, skin cancer, melanoma, eczema, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, allergy, allergic reaction, stevens johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, vaccine, moles, rash, hives, anaphylaxis, allergy shots, allergy testing, asthma, occupational asthma, environmental allergy

Dr. Serota is considered a national expert on dermatologic and allergic/asthma topics. He lectures nationally and has published numerous articles in his areas of expertise. He has served as an expert witness on cases ranging from asthma, allergies, occupational issues/exposures as well as skin conditions and skin cancers. He graduated medical school at the age of 23. He has the unique distinction of being triple board certified in dermatology, allergy/asthma/immunology and pediatrics. He is licensed to practice medicine in 25 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NY, NV, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WV, WY. He is willing to travel as necessary.

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Aton M Holzer, MD

Director of Mohs Surgery

New York, New York

Dermatology - Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Cancer, Reconstructive surgery

Aton M. Holzer, MD, is a seasoned Mohs surgeon who is the Director of Mohs Surgery in the Department of Dermatology at Tel Aviv-Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Israel, a major academic hospital in the heart of a bustling metropolis, where he supervises a busy Mohs unit with three surgeons, residents and student rotators, and also serves as director of the American College of Mohs Surgery Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) fellowship program. He is double-boarded in both Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. For ten days each month Dr. Holzer commutes to the United States to work in NY, NJ, DE and CT, primary (but not exclusively) in communities that are relatively underserved by Mohs surgeons, and he maintains active licenses in PA and FL. Dr. Holzer was born and raised in Queens, New York. He completed his undergraduate studies at Yeshiva University, graduating summa cum laude, and went on to complete a master’s degree in modern Jewish histor...

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Scott W. Dunbar, MD

Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery Expert

Cashiers, North Carolina

Dermatology - Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, Dermatology, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Melanoma, Excision, Reconstruction, Reconstructive Surgery, Laser, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox, Filler, Hair Removal Lasers, Coolsculpting, Resurfacing Lasers, Moh's Surgery, Melanoma

Dr. Dunbar is a seasoned expert witness, having given opinions in over fifty medico-legal cases. He loves his work as an expert and considers it an essential part of his medical career. Dr. Dunbar received his MD from Emory University School of Medicine where he served as class president. He completed his Internal Medicine internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and his Dermatology Residency at Washington University in St. Louis. After residency, Dr. Dunbar moved back to New York City to complete his ACGME-accredited Mohs Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Cosmetic Dermatology fellowship with acclaimed surgeon and laser expert Dr. David Goldberg. Dr. Dunbar has performed over 11,000 Mohs and skin cancer surgery cases. Dr. Dunbar has appeared on CBS, and been quoted on Good Morning America and the Chicago Tribute. He has published multiple scientific articles in the leading Dermatology journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. JAMA Dermatolo...

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Stacy Tompkins, MD, QME

Dermatology Expert Witness - 30+ yrs in practice

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 ...

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Douglas Mackenzie, MD

Experienced Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hand Surgeon

Franklin, Tennessee

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Howard K Steinman, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Mohs & Dermatologic Surgery; Cosmetic Dermatology

Lewisville, Texas

Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery - Mohs surgery, skin cancer, skin surgery, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, scars, wound reconstruction, surgical complications, skin cancer misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, botulinum injections, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments, surgical complications, Delayed diagnosis of cancer

LITIGATION SUMMARY AND EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES Howard K. Steinman, M.D., serves as an independent dermatology expert witness and maintains a comprehensive medicolegal practice spanning the full spectrum of dermatology and dermatologic surgery. Since 2000, he has been retained in more than 75 cases, and his caseload is balanced, with 66% plaintiff and 34% defense. He is experienced in providing verbal testimony, having participated in thirteen depositions and nine trial testimonies. CORE EXPERTISE AND MEDICOLEGAL AREA FOCUS Dr. Steinman evaluates issues regarding the standard of care, medical negligence, causation, and clinical damages. His primary forensic case experience focuses on litigation involving: • Cutaneous Oncology Malpractice: Delayed diagnosis, incorrect staging, incomplete or improper excision, and wrong-site surgery involving melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma. • Mohs Micrographic Surgery Disputes: Complex procedural complications, tumor recur...