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Surgical Complications Expert Witnesses

Surgical complications 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 surgical complications. The surgical complications expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Breast Surgery, Burns, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, Dentist, Dermatology, Foot & Ankle Surgery, General Surgery, Gynecology, Hand Surgery, Hepatology, Laser Surgery, and Neurological Surgery.

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Kari Jerge, MD, FACS

Arizona

General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, EMS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Pain, Sepsis, Shock, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Pre-Hospital Trauma Care, Burn Injury, Surgical Complications, Chart R

Kari F Jerge, MD, FACS is a general surgeon passionate about providing timely, objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for a particular gift for translating complex surgical disease processes and surgical decisions into language understandable by legal teams and juries. She has achieved dual Board Certified in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care. Dr Jerge has additional subject matter expertise elective and emergent general surgery, surgical critical care (ICU medicine), and trauma surgery. Her background includes extensive experience in pre-hospital care of trauma patients including care provided by Fire and EMS services before patient reaches hospital. She has been in independent practice for over 10 years in a variety of settings including rural, private, and large academic practices. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the premier professional society of surgeons. She is also a me...

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Kari Jerge, MD, FACS

San Diego, California

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Amandip S Gill, MD

Board-Certified Neurosurgeon - Expert Witness

Simi Valley, California

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - neurosurgeon, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spine surgery, neurosurgery, surgical complications, standards of care, hospital peer review, product liability, cranial surgery, deep brain stimulation, skull base surgery, trauma neurosurgery, hospital quality, brain tumor, spinal instrumentation, functional neurosurgery, AVM, pain neuro

Dr. Amandip S. Gill is a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 15 years of clinical and leadership experience, specializing in complex cranial and spine surgery, brain and spinal trauma, and surgical complications. Dr. Gill has served as Chief of Staff and Director of Neurosurgery at Adventist Health Simi Valley, where he led multidisciplinary teams, peer review committees, and major quality improvement initiatives. He is recognized for both his technical skill in the operating room and his commitment to patient-centered care. Dr. Gill earned his undergraduate degree with Highest Honors in Neuroscience from UCLA and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He completed his medical degree at UC Irvine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Society and received multiple awards for both research and clinical excellence. He completed his neurosurgery residency at UC Irvine, serving as Chief Resident and earning distinctions for clinical teaching and humanism. Dr. Gill ...

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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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Fawaz Faisal, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Burbank, California

Neurology, Neurophysiology - Traumatic Injury, Nerve Pain, Seizures, Standard of Care, Critical Care, Disability, Back Pain, Stroke, Migraine, Tremor, Movement Disorder, Spine Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, TBI, Concussions, Spasticity, Muscle Weakness, Loss of Consciousness, Oxygen Deprivation, Surgical Complications

Dr. Fawaz Faisal is triple board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Sleep Medicine. He began his medical education at the University of Damascus in Damascus, Syria, graduating in 1986. He moved to California in 1987 where he completed his Neurology residency at Standford University Hospital. He then completed additional fellowships in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at UCLA. He has since served as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA for 20 years. Dr. Faisal holds hospital privileges at Providence St. Joseph Burbank, UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. In addition he has been the president and medical director of Western Neurological Associates in Burbank since 2000. His practice has included treatment of epilepsy, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders and Dementia/Parkinson’s disease.

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Barry E. Breaux, Sr., M.D.

Experienced Ophthalmology Witness & Consultant

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Pinole, California

Ophthalmology, Optometry - Vision Loss, Impairment, Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Retina Injury, Disability, Surgical Complications, Surgical Center Management, Eye Strain, Blurred Vision, Foreign Bodies, Reduced Nighttime Vision, Cornea Injury, Vision Loss from Medical Complications, Infections

Dr. Barry E. Breaux, Sr. is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 35 years of experience in both medical and surgical ophthalmology. He completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry at the University of Kansas before earning his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Following his medical training, Dr. Breaux pursued an internal medicine internship and an ophthalmology residency at Martin Luther King, Jr. General Hospital in Los Angeles, California, later completing a fellowship in Refractive Keratoplasty at Holy Cross Hospital under Dr. Richard Villasenor. Dr. Breaux has spent the majority of his career practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he has held numerous professional and academic positions. He has served as an Instructor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has been an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His contributions to the field include roles such as ...

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Elie Ramly, MD

Harvard-Trained Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills

Elie Ramly MD PC

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.

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Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS

Trauma, Acute Care, and General Surgery Expert

Santa Barbara, California

Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Emergency General Surgery, Hemorrhage, Peritonitis, Surgical Complications, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectum Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr. Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS is dual board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care with additional subspecialty certification in Neurocritical Care. He is the Trauma Medical Director at the only American College of Surgeons verified Level-1 Trauma Center between the LA and Bay areas. He has held numerous hospital leadership positions, and has extensive experience in Trauma Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement. He is full time General Surgery Residency Teaching Faculty, is well-published, and is active in clinical research on a wide range of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Critical Care topics. He is passionate about providing his patients with the highest standards of care, and brings these same rigorous standards to malpractice case review for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has extensive experience and expertise in Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, and General Surgery. CV and references availabl...

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Ritvik P. Mehta, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

San Diego, California

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injury, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Nasal Injury, Vertigo, Disability, Breathing Difficulty, Dog Bite Injury, Chronic Pain, Hearing Loss, CSF Leak, Infection

Dr. Ritvik P. Mehta is a highly accomplished otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurotology, and skull base surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Facial Nerve Disorders at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He further specialized in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery during his fellowship at UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Mehta is the Founder and Medical Director of California Head & Neck Specialists and the California Facial Nerve Center. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of facial paralysis, where he has developed innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes. He has been actively involved in medical missions, providing specialized surgical care for microtia ...

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Sepideh Saber, MD, FACS

Stanford, USC, NYU Trained Plastic & Hand Surgeon

Encino, California

Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Medical Malpractice, Nerve Injury, Scarring and Deformity, Workplace Injury, Damages Assessment, Standard of Care, Fractures, Facial Trauma, Motor Vehicle Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Burns, Breast Reconstruction, Surgical Complications, Hand & Upper Extremity Trauma, Soft Tissue Injury, Implant Complications, Causation Analysis

Professional Summary: Dr. Sepideh Saber, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with fellowship training in hand and microsurgery. She earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, completed an integrated Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency at USC, and subsequently completed advanced fellowship training in hand and microsurgery at NYU. Dr. Saber maintains an active clinical practice with extensive experience in the evaluation and surgical management of complex traumatic, reconstructive, and post-injury conditions. Her clinical background includes the treatment of hand and upper extremity trauma, nerve injuries, fractures, burns, facial trauma, scarring and deformity, breast reconstruction, and complications arising from prior surgical care. As an expert witness, Dr. Saber provides objective, evidence-based opinions in matters involving medical malpractice (plaintiff and defense), catastrophic injury, standard-of-care analy...

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Neetu K Sodhi

OBGYN Dept Chair - Prestigious Society Member

Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

Tarzana, California

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology - birth injury & HIE, obstetric emergencies, surgical complications, systems issues, standard of care, OBGYN Department Chair, Shoulder Dystocia, Fetal heart Monitoring, Maternal Death/Morbidity, Uterine Rupture, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia/Eclampsia, Hospital Protocols, Laparoscopic Surgery, Ureteral/Bowel Injury

Neetu Khurana Sodhi, DO, MPH, FACOG I am a board-certified obstetrician–gynecologist in active clinical practice and serve as Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. I also serve as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences. I am a Fellow of the invitation-only Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. My professional roles provide a broad perspective in the medical-legal setting. I practice as a high-volume hospital laborist managing complex delivery-room cases, maintain a solo private practice, and serve in administrative leadership overseeing obstetric quality, peer review, and patient safety initiatives. I actively practice obstetrics and gynecology and manage a wide range of obstetric and surgical cases. My obstetric experience includes operative vaginal delivery, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal heart-rate monitoring interpretation, and emergency obstetric manag...

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Laura Harmon, MD, FACS

Board Certified Trauma Medical Director

Boulder , Colorado

Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Trauma, General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Process Improvement, Quality, Systems Management, Bowel Obstructions, Abdominal Surgery, Blunt Trauma, Penetrating Trauma, Trauma Medical Director, Shock, Colon Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Septic Shock, Surgical Complications, Spinal Cord Injury, Concussion

Laura Harmon, MD, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon in Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, and an expert in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. She is deeply committed to delivering the highest quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed care. As a Trauma Medical Director, Dr. Harmon has extensive expertise in building and leading trauma infrastructures that support patient-centered care grounded in scientific rigor. She has designed and overseen American College of Surgeons–verified peer review and quality improvement programs, providing her with a comprehensive, systems-level understanding of trauma care delivery and performance improvement. This experience uniquely positions her to offer expert insight across all aspects of trauma care. Dr. Harmon maintains an active clinical practice in trauma and emergency general surgery at both Level I and Level II trauma centers. She has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications spanning general surgery, surgical critical care, and tr...

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Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng

Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Critical Care

West Hartford, Connecticut

Trauma Surgery, General Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care, Appendicitis, Spleen Trauma, Bowel Surgery, Hernia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sepsis, Surgical complications

Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng is an Acute Care Surgeon in active practice for over 10 years. As the Trauma Medical Director and Chief of Acute Care Surgery he brings expertise in Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Elefant trained at the prestigious Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore and is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Prior to his medical career he studied mathematics and physics, and obtained a Master’s degree from Columbia University in Biomedical Engineering. This training in seemingly diverse fields allows Dr. Elefant to synthesize information in his expert opinion work and convey the complex medical information in a simple, easy to understand manner. Additionally, Dr. Elefant is actively involved i...

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C. Francisco Espinel, MD FACS

Board-certified General & Breast surgeon top doc

Washington, District Of Columbia

General Surgery, Breast Surgery - Acute care surgery, Standard of care, laprascopic surgery, Gallbladder surgery, Surgical complications, Hernia Surgery, informed consent, Breast surgical oncology, Peer review, General Surgery, robotic surgery

Dr. C. Francisco Espinel is a Board-Certified General Surgeon and Fellowship-trained Breast Surgical Oncologist with over 17 years of clinical experience. He has done years of acute care surgery, complex surgical emergencies, elective general surgery and taken care of critically ill patients and continues to do in his practice today. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University and has held significant leadership roles, including President of the Arlington County Medical Society and Vice-Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Espinel offers expert litigation support for both plaintiff and defense counsel, specializing in cases involving breast cancer diagnosis and management, surgical complications, and general surgical standards of care. His extensive background in Surgical Peer Review and Clinical Competency Committees provides him with a unique perspective on hospital protocols and physician performance. A multi-year "Top Doctor" awardee, Dr. E...

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Ahmed M Elkeeb, MD, MBA

Retina Specialist

South Atlantic Retina

Jacksonville, Florida

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

Ahmed Elkeeb, MD, MBA Ophthalmology – Vitreoretinal Surgery Dr. Ahmed Elkeeb is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon. He is currently in private practice at South Atlantic Retina. His clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of a broad range of retinal and ocular conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, uveitis, retinal tears and detachments, age-related macular degeneration, and complications related to cataract surgery. In the outpatient setting, he performs procedures such as pan retinal photocoagulation, focal and grid laser, laser retinopexy, pneumatic retinopexy, intravitreal anti-VEGF and corticosteroid injections, and periocular corticosteroid injections. In the operating room, Dr. Elkeeb performs vitreoretinal surgical procedures including pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckle, intraocular lens fixation, and placement of glaucoma drainage devices via a pars plana approach. Dr. Elkeeb has...

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Angel E Alsina, MD FACS FAASLD

Liver transplant and liver causation expert

Alsina Liver Consulting

Tampa, Florida

General Surgery, Hepatology - Liver Transplantation, Bile duct injuries, Portal Hypertension, Hepatitis C, Chronic Liver Disease, Organ Transplantation, acute liver failure, liver transplant outcomes, Liver Oncology, Liver Cancer, Surgical complications, Correctional Medicine liver, Drug-induced liver injuries, life expectancy cirrhosis, hydrazine toxicity

Trained at Harvard Department of Surgery, New England Deaconess program in Hepato-Biliary Surgery, liver surgery, and Liver Transplantation. American Board of Surgery certified. Fellow designation by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases ( AASLD). Collaborative Professor at University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine. Real world experience: • 24 years of hepato-biliary (liver) surgery and liver transplantation experience at a tertiary care, 1,010 bed teaching hospital. • Broad skills in general surgery, liver surgery, transplantation, hepatology , and hepato-oncology (liver cancer). • Directed liver transplantation and cancer programs for total of 20 years • Experienced in Hepatitis C. Principal investigator in Hepatitis C trials that resulted in drug approval. • Managed immunosuppression treatments long term in over 1,000 liver transplant recipients. • Leader of a multi-disciplinary liver cancer team. Conducted oncologic treatments at s...

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Sanam Zahedi, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Expert Witness

Zahedi Plastic Surgery

Aventura, Florida

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - cosmetic surgery malpractice, plastic surgery malpractice, breast surgery complication, rhinoplasty complications, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, capsular contracture, medical malpractice, informed consent, Standard of care, medical necessity review, revision surgery, nerve injury, filler complications, surgical complications

Double board-certified female plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, with expertise in Burns Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic surgery, including breast surgery, body contouring, abdominoplasty, liposuction, mastopexy, breast reduction, implant-based procedures, and revision surgery. Owner of Zahedi Plastic Surgery, affiliated clinical faculty at University of Miami and co-founding host of the Loupe Podcast (Plastic Surgery Educational Podcast). Available for expert consultation involving standard of care review, medical record analysis, informed consent issues, surgical complications, causation, and damages assessment. Clinical experience includes evaluation and management of complications such as hematoma, seroma, wound healing problems, infection, implant malposition, capsular contracture, fat necrosis, and revision-related concerns. Available for plaintiff and defense case review, case screening, writte...

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Neetu K Sodhi

OBGYN Dept Chair - Prestigious Society Member

Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

Florida

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Neetu K Sodhi

OBGYN Dept Chair - Prestigious Society Member

Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

Illinois

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John T McMahan, MD

ENT Surgeon – Surgical Complications Expert

Carpentersville , Illinois

Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine - Allergy, Balloon ET procedures, Rhinology, Dive medicine, Hearing, Vertigo, Head & Neck Surgery, Laryngology, Thyroid, Rhinoplasty, Sinus Surgery, Balloon Sinus procedures, Revision Rhinoplasty, Surgical complications , Tonsillectomy, Standard of Care, Adenoidectomy, Vertigo, Balloon Sinus Procedures, Tinnitus

John T. McMahan, MD, FACS is a board-certified otolaryngologist with over 40 years of clinical and surgical experience. He completed fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncology and has extensive experience across the full spectrum of otolaryngology, including general ENT, rhinology, sinus disease, sleep-related procedures, and complex airway management. Dr. McMahan served on the faculty at Northwestern University and has held multiple clinical and leadership roles in both academic and private practice settings. His career includes comprehensive surgical care, perioperative management, and evaluation of complex diagnostic and treatment decisions in otolaryngology. He has over 20 years of experience as a medical-legal consultant and expert witness, providing services to both plaintiff and defense counsel. His work includes medical record review, case merit assessment, expert report preparation, deposition testimony, and trial consultation. Areas of expertise include standard of c...

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Thomas Chasse, MD, FACS

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Augusta, Maine

Otolaryngology, Otology - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Chemical Exposure, Exposure to Loud Noise, Repetitive Strain, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injuries, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Chronic Ear Infections, Vertigo, Breathing Difficulty

Dr. Thomas Chassé is an accomplished Otolaryngologist/ENT Surgeon with over 42 years of experience in both academic and community settings across urban and rural America, as well as internationally. He specializes in diagnosing and treating ear pain, ear drainage, hearing loss, nasal and sinus concerns, and throat issues such as voice changes, swallowing problems, and neck masses. Dr. Chassé has held numerous academic positions, including Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He also served as a Rural Proctor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Chassé has been an Otolaryngology Consultant for several telehealth and virtual care providers, including SITKA Medical Associates (in the U.S.) and Docspert (International). He is an expert reviewer for the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, Expert IQ, Expedient M...

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Eric D Lederman, MD, FASCRS

Tyringham, Massachusetts

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis, anastomotic leak, bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, surgical complications, hemorrhoids, anal fissure, fistula, laparoscopy, robotic, minimally invasive, transanal

Dr Lederman is Board Certified in General Surgery and his subspecialty field of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and he is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. For 22 years, he was in a busy private colorectal surgery practice in St. Louis, MO with a focus on minimally invasive colorectal surgery. This included robotic surgery with the da Vinci robot (starting in 2009), laparoscopic surgery, and advanced transanal techniques to treat benign and malignant colorectal diseases. He has broad experience with colorectal cancer, complicated diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bowel obstructions, as well as anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, prolapse and fecal incontinence. He has over 20 years experience as an expert witness, both for defense and plaintiffs, providing review, consultation, and testimony both at deposition and trial. He is currently retired from full-time surgical practice, but continues to assist on surgical ca...

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Akram Alashari, MD, FACS, CPE

Saginaw, Michigan

General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Trauma surgery, Personal Injury, Traumatic Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Critical Care, Intensive Care, Motor vehicle collision, Abdominal surgery, Surgical complications, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal pain, Gallbladder, Appendix, Intestines, Colon, Wounds

Dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Active clinical practice with a decade of experience. Fellowship-trained trauma surgeon. Trauma Medical Director and Department of Surgery Chair of ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center. Active clinical practice includes elective general surgery, emergency general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care. Associate Professor of Surgery - Trauma and Surgical Critical Care. Course Director for Advanced Trauma Life Support. Experienced healthcare speaker with presentations at national medical conferences. Active clinical practice includes the following: -Elective general surgery (examples: gallbladder removal, hernia repair) -Emergency general surgery (examples: appendicitis, bowel perforation, bowel obstruction, internal bleeding) -Trauma surgery (examples: motor vehicle collisions, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, falls) -Critical care (examples: head injury, respiratory failure, need for intensive care)

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Daniel Johnson

General Dentist & Implant Expert

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Dentist, Public Health - Dental Implants, Preventative Health, Oral Pathology, Dental Education, prosthetics, Dentures, Crown and Bridge, Bone Grafting, Surgical Complications, Nerve Injury Risk, Informed Consent, Dental Documentation, Dental Record Reviews, Treatment Planning

I am a practicing general dentist and dental practice owner in Minnesota. My clinical background includes general dentistry, implant dentistry, prosthetics, dentures, surgical extractions, bone grafting, oral pathology screening, treatment planning, informed consent, and dental documentation. A large part of my clinical work involves diagnosing, treatment planning, placing and restoring implants, managing restorative and prosthetic complications, performing surgical extractions, grafting, evaluating radiographs, and helping patients understand realistic risks and expectations. I have particular experience with implant complications, denture and implant-retained prosthetic issues, crown and bridge treatment, retained root decision-making, post-operative complications, and documentation around surgical and restorative care. I am a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and have additional training and clinical focus in implant dentistry. I also hold an MPH and ...

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Patricia A Penkoske, MD

Washington University School of Medicine

St. Louis, Missouri

Critical Care Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery - pediatric cardiac surgery, pediatric critical care, trauma, burns, sepsis, shock, peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysms, surgical infections, surgical complications, ecmo, ventricular assist devices, transplantation, surgical ethics, pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis

After completing Washington University School of Medicine, and training in general, cardiothoracic, and pediatric cardiac surgery, I embarked upon an academic career in cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, and critical care. I am the author of many peer reviewed journal articles and abstracts and have presented at national and international meetings. I have participated in teaching and research in the medical school environment. My expert witness experience has been in the fields of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, both adult and pediatric, and also in the area of critical care.

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Marcin A Jankowski, DO, MBA, CPE, FACS, FACOS, CHSE, CPHQ, CHCQM-PHYADV

Experienced Surgery Complication Expert & Surgeon

Mays Landing, New Jersey

General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Abdominal Surgery, Critical Care, Colon Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sports Injury, Sepsis, Brain Death, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Venous Thrombus, Pre-hospital Care, Burn Injury, Standard of Care, Surgical Complications, Trauma, Hospital Quality Safety, Policy review, Medical

I currently serve as the Vice Chair for Surgical Quality, Patient Safety and Performance Improvement for the Department of Surgery. Over the years, I have served as Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care (and Trauma Program Medical Director) at two different Trauma Centers. I have significant clinical and administrative leadership experience and have lead numerous peer and quality group review committees and group case reviews. I have significant experience in reviewing and evaluating surgical cases for complications, errors, appropriate management and care as well as serving as an expert witness in numerous medical-legal cases. I have a breadth of experience in graduate and undergraduate medical education and have also obtained an Executive Healthcare MBA degree. I am considered to be a content expert in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery and Healthcare Quality. I have also served on numerous national board of surgery examiner's committees and have participated a...

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Domenico Savatta, MD

Urologist | Robotic Surgeon | Standard of Care

Innovative Urology

Edison, New Jersey

Urology & Urological Surgery - Urology, Robotic urologic surgery, Robotic surgery, Urologic oncology, General urology, Prostate cancer, BPH, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Transperineal prostate biopsy, Prostate biopsy, Kidney cancer, Renal mass, Partial nephrectomy, Radical prostatectomy, Standard of care, Surgical complications, Perioperative

Domenico Savatta, MD, FACS, is a board-certified urologist and clinically active robotic urologic surgeon with experience in robotic urologic surgery, urologic oncology, general urology, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, renal surgery, transperineal prostate biopsy, and perioperative urologic care. He serves as Chief of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Adult Urologic Surgery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and maintains active hospital practice, including RWJBarnabas Health Rahway Hospital. He also performs robotic urologic surgery in West Virginia hospital practice. Dr. Savatta earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from The Cooper Union, graduating summa cum laude, and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed surgical training and urology residency at Indiana University. His engineering background and surgical training inform a practical, systems-...

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Roger S Lash, MD

White Plains, New York

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology, Cataract, Cataract Surgery, Surgical Complication, Eye Surgery Complications

Ophthalmology, Cataract and anterior segment surgery, cataract and other eye surgery complications

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Neetu K Sodhi

OBGYN Dept Chair - Prestigious Society Member

Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

New York

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Neha J Pathak, DPM

Foot and Ankle Surgery Expert Witness

Pathak Podiatry

New York, New York

Foot & Ankle Surgery - Podiatric medicine, Limb salvage, Podiatric surgery, Delay in diagnosis, Foot and ankle surgery, Medical causation, Foot and ankle medicine, Wound care, Standard of care, Medical Record Review, Medical Malpractice, Postoperative complications, Surgical complications, Ankle fracture, Diabetic foot infections

Dr. Neha Pathak is a board-certified podiatric physician and surgeon with an active clinical and surgical practice specializing in foot and ankle medicine and surgery. She provides independent expert consultation in medico-legal matters involving podiatric standards of care. Dr. Pathak’s expert services include comprehensive medical record review, standard-of-care analysis, and medical causation assessment. Her clinical expertise includes postoperative complications, infection and wound-healing issues, diabetic foot pathology, limb salvage, and delay in diagnosis. She routinely evaluates surgical decision-making in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Dr. Pathak completed her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, and her residency training at the New York Harbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She maintains an active podiatric practice and holds an attending podiatric surg...

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Mark A Hardy, DPM, FACFAS

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Balance Foot and Ankle

Lakewood, Ohio

Foot & Ankle Surgery - ankle fractures, charcot, bunions/hallux valgus, surgical complications, achilles tendon injuries, ankle arthroscopy, diabetes, hammer toes, flat feet, Lisfranc injuries, arthritis of the foot/ankle, hallux rigidus, fractures of the foot/ankle, nonunions, heel pain, DVT, podiatry, foot and ankle

Valedictorian - Palmersville HS (Tennessee) BS - University of Tennessee-Martin (magna cum laude) DPM - Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (highest honors) Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery (2003-present) Executive Director of Clinical Education, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (current) Physician Chair - CME Committee, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (current) Partner - Balance Foot and Ankle Wellness Center (current) Program Director - Mercy Health (current) Fellowship Director - Balance Foot & Ankle (current) Director - Northern Ohio Foot and Ankle Foundation (current) Scientific Chairman - American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference (past) Chair - Education and Scientific Affairs Committee, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (past) Chief of Podiatry - Ohio Permanente Medical Group (past) Secti...

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Brent S Jewett, MD

Trauma & Surgical Critical Care

RML Consulting LLC

Charleston, South Carolina

Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Emergency Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, Laparoscopy, Bowel Injury, Mechanism of Injury, Trauma Care, Cholecystectomy, Appendix Surgery, Surgical Error, Pre-hospital Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Surgery, Abdominal Pain, Surgical Complications, Sepsis

▪ Practice at Trident Medical Center ▪ Chairman of Surgery 2021 - Present ▪ Member of Medical Executive committee 2021 - Present ▪ Member of Credentialing committee 2021 - present ▪ Member of PPEC 2021 - present Board Certification General Surgery – 2015-Present Surgical Critical Care – 2016-Present ATLS instructor - Dec 2022 Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Advanced Cardiac Lift Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) Fellow of the American College of Surgery - 2018 DaVinci Robotic Certification – 2014 Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) - 2014

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Nicholas Walker, MD, CLCP

Plastic Surgeon | Breast, Body, Burns & Scars

Walker Medical-Legal Consulting

Frisco, Texas

Plastic Surgery, Burns - Aesthetic Surgery, Burn Injuries, Surgical Complications, Body Contouring, Breast Implants, Expert Witness, Facial Trauma, Post-Surgical Infections, Soft Tissue Injuries, Cosmetic Surgery, Medical Causation, Breast Reconstruction, Disfigurement, Life Care Planning, Reconstructive Surgery, Dog Bites, Medical Spa, Botox, Filler

Dr. Nicholas J. Walker is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Frisco, Texas. His clinical practice focuses on a high volume of cosmetic surgery of the face, body, and breast, complemented by extensive training and experience in facial reconstruction, burn reconstruction, hand surgery, and breast reconstruction. Dr. Walker is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his training at the prestigious Wake Forest Baptist Health Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, one of the nation’s leading plastic surgery training programs. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Walker is a Certified Life Care Planner and provides medical expert witness services in complex medical-legal matters. His services include case evaluation, medical record review and a...

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Jordan Amadio, MD, MBA

University Prof Neurosurgeon - Spine/Trauma Expert

University of Texas - Austin

Austin, Texas

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Spine surgery, Degenerative spine, Neuro-trauma, Neurosurgery, Spine trauma, Spinal fusion, Back pain, Neck pain, Motor vehicle accidents, Surgical complications, Minimally invasive surgery, Neurostimulation, Head trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subdural hematoma, Concussion, Brain surgery

I am a U.S. board certified neurosurgeon with over 15 years of experience treating patients at some of the nation's busiest Level 1 and Level 2 trauma centers, as well as elective patients requiring brain surgery or complex/ minimally invasive spine surgery. I am on faculty in the Neurosurgery Department at the University of Texas at Austin, where I teach residents the nuances of trauma neurosurgery and conduct research on new types of robotic spine surgery instrumentation. I maintain a high-volume clinical practice spanning both spine and brain surgery, for both degenerative and traumatic conditions. I am a sought-after consultant and expert in the medical device industry and have numerous peer-reviewed publications and patents. For the past 6 years, I have been fortunate to serve as a medicolegal expert in numerous cases. I am a member in good standing of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurologic...

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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...

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Neetu K Sodhi

OBGYN Dept Chair - Prestigious Society Member

Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.

Texas

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Charlotte Akor, MD

Ophthalmology Expert - Eye Trauma Surgeon

Corpus Christi, Texas

Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology - ocular trauma, glaucoma, surgical complications, strabismus, visual field loss, visual loss, corneal disorder, diplopia, neuro-ophthalmology, workplace eye injuries, retinal disease, cataract, double vision, motor vehicle related eye injuries, chemical injuries, acute eye conditions, pre-existing eye conditions

Ophthalmology Expert | Ocular Trauma | Vision Loss | Standard of Care Dr. Charlotte Akor, MD is a Yale University graduate and a board-certified ophthalmologist with nearly 20 years of clinical and surgical experience in cases involving ocular trauma, vision loss, general eye disease. She maintains an active general and pediatric ophthalmology practice and serves as a primary participant in her hospital’s trauma call rotation, managing acute ocular injuries and ophthalmic emergencies. Over the course of her career, Dr. Akor has evaluated and treated hundreds of acute ocular trauma cases, including open globe injuries, orbital fractures, intra-ocular foreign bodies, traumatic optic neuropathy, hyphema, retinal detachment, and post-traumatic diplopia. Her trauma exposure includes high-volume call participation at one of the largest and busiest medical centers in the country during her tenure as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at ...

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Aimee E. Gough, MD

Wyoming Surgical Associates

Casper, Wyoming

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Colon Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Rectal Cancer, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fistula, Anastomotic Leak, Surgical Complications, IBD, Bowel Obstruction, Colonoscopy, Low Anterior Resection, Colon Cancer, Ostomy, Hernia, Appendix, Gallbladder, Adhesions, Fistula

Dr. Aimee Gough is board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery as well as General Surgery and has been in independent practice for over five years. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, a clinical instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and an ATLS instructor. She maintains a busy private practice where she practices both colorectal surgery and general surgery (including trauma) - with a focus on minimally invasive surgical care (robotic and laparoscopic) for diseases of the colon and rectum. She also cares for patients with anorectal and pelvic floor disorders. As the only board-certified colon and rectal surgeon in her state, she routinely sees complex patients, inherits and manages complication, and undertakes re-do operations. With experience in medical education and public speaking, Dr. Gough communicates effectively and excels at conveying complicated medical topics in a c...