Skin Expert Witnesses

Skin 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. The skin expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Burns, Cosmetic Surgery, Dermatology, Family Medicine, General Practice, Otolaryngology, Physician Assistant, and Plastic Surgery.

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Tony L. Weaver, DO, FACS

Mayo trained Plastic Surgeon, DO & RN Degrees

Weaver Expert Consulting, LLC

Madison, Alabama
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmetic, surgery, skin, botox, filler, plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic, general surgery, burns, burn surgery, facial trauma, dog bites, dog bite, facial fractures, face injury, eye injury, Head injuries, breast implants, fat transfer
Expert Witness in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Dr. Tony L. Weaver, DO, FACS, RN Dr. Tony L. Weaver, DO, FACS, RN, is a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon, double board-certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and General Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. With extensive experience in both clinical practice and surgical leadership, Dr. Weaver brings a unique perspective shaped by his comprehensive medical training, including a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University (NSU), extensive postgraduate training at prestigious institutions including the Mayo Clinic, Baptist Health System, and the University of Mississippi, and a Health Policy Fellowship from the New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Weaver is currently the President of the Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association and a leading plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery and facial trauma at Hunts...
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Steven A Burres, MD

Los Angeles, California
Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology - facelift, nose, rhinoplasty, liposuction, scar, hearing, vertigo, neck, ear, cosmetic surgery, hair, implants, voice, skin, ENT
I have 30 years of extensive experience in all aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery including hair, forehead, eyelids, nose, lip, facelift, neck lift, ear pinning and reshaping, cheek and chin implants, fillers, Botox, lasers, skin, scars, liposuction and others except for breast implants and tummy tuck,. I have experience in all aspects of ear, nose and throat for 30 years, including broken noses and other facial fractures, hearing loss, vertigo, dizziness, smell, taste, nasal obstruction, sinusitis, tinnitus, hoarseness, GERD, sleep apnea, cancer, headaches, TMJ, skin disorders.facial nerve, and others. At times, I have been on the clinical faculty at Stanford, USC, UCLA, and Cedars-sinai. I have published over 30 scientific papers and won the research award for my medical school and the American Academy of OTO/HNS. I am Board certified OTO/HNS and Facial Plastic Surgery. I have performed thousands of all the surgeries in my fields and am expert in their proper perform...
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Elliot D. Felman, MD

Experienced in medical legal review and testimony.

Santa Monica, California
Family Medicine, General Practice - Cancer, Hypertension, Diabetes, Prostate, Heart, Obesity, Abuse, Depression, Osteoporosis, Dementia, Psychiatric, Infection, Pain, Diagnose, Stroke, Refer, Medication, Urinary, Gastrointestinal, Skin
Board certified Family Medicine. Experienced in review, deposition and trial testimony for Standard of Care. Plaintiff and defense. Board-certified family physician with more than 40 years of clinical experience. More than 30 years of medical legal experience. More than 300 medical malpractice reviews. More than 100 depositions. More than 50 trials and arbitrations. Please see my letters of recommendation from attorneys, for whom I have worked, below.
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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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Jorge A. Perez, M.D.

Perez Plastic Surgery

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Burn, Scar, MVA, Soft Tissue, Adult, Child, Injury, Skin, Breast, Tummy, Abdomen, Face, Eyes, Neck, Liposuction, Implants, Hand, Ears, Body Contour, Lips
Dr. Perez is a board certified plastic surgeon, practicing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for over 30 years. A graduate and former faculty member of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, he is selected regularly among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s listing of America’s Top Doctors. Dr. Perez is fluent in Spanish and has been retained as a consultant and medical expert for over 25 years. He has provided records review, examination and testimony in matters of adult and child plastic surgery, burns, scars, hand, skin and soft tissue injuries, for both plaintiff and defense. He assists attorneys in preparation for sentinel depositions and vigorous cross examination of opposing experts. Dr. Perez is an author and has been featured as an expert in plastic surgery on worldwide media, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Univision, Telemundo and elsewhere. He has lectured and trained thousands of surgeons, in dozens of countries, in multiple languages, in the areas of f...
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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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Justin Cottrell, PA-C

Melanoma and Non Melanoma skin cancer expert

Las Vegas, Nevada
Dermatology, Physician Assistant - Melanoma, Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Skin, Rash, Dermatology medication
Licensed in California and Nevada. Board Certified since 2006 Neonates-Adult Medical Dermatology trained.
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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 ...