Tonsillectomy Expert Witnesses

Huntington Beach, California

Otolaryngology - Ear Nose and Throat, ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Hearing Loss, Endoscopic sinus surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid disease, Otitis media, sleep apnea, Nasal obstruction, Salivary gland neoplasms, Chronic ear disease, Vertigo, Tinnitus, Tonsillectomy, Tympanostomy

Gregory Mulcahy is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He is licensed to practice in the state of Missouri and California. He completed his Otolaryngology residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has 24 years post residency experience in Veterans Administration, Academic, and Private Practice He is currently employed by the ENT Clinic at Liberty Hospital, Liberty Missouri.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology - pediatric airway mangement, obstructive sleep apnea, tracheostomy, laryngoscopy, tonsillectomy, tonsillectomy hemorrhage, adenoidectomy, otitis media, tympanostomy tubes, airway foreign body, congenital neck masses, sinusitis, endoscopic sinus surgery, hearing loss, patient safety, medical education, standard of care

Alexandra Espinel, MD is a board certified pediatric otolaryngologist with specialized board certification in complex pediatric otolaryngology. She has over 10 years of experience in a high volume surgical practice at a Top 5 national pediatric hospital. She is an expert in surgical safety protocols, airway reconstruction, and tracheostomy management. Dr. Espinel is experienced in clinical risk review and medical education, with a proven ability to distill complex surgical outcomes for non-medical audiences. Prior consultant work experience as expert external reviewer for a major university health system & as device safety and clinical development expert for medical device company. She is a full-time academic pediatric otolaryngologist with faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics performing over 1000 procedures annually. Her administrative roles include working to ensure the hospital meets the highest national standards for surgical safety by wor...

Florida

Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine - Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Sleep apnea, Sinus surgery, Nasal injury, Sleep medicine, Airway obstruction, ENT complications, ENT causation, Loss of smell, Nosebleeds, Facial paralysis, Inspire, Septoplasty, Tonsillectomy, Hoarseness, ENT surgery, Balloon sinuplasty, Ear tubes, Tracheostomy

Double Board-certified otolaryngologist and sleep medicine specialist with 19 years of medical and surgical ENT experience in private practice setting. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Provides thoughtful, detailed reports in a timely fashion.

Evans, Georgia

Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine - Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Sleep apnea, Sinus surgery, Nasal injury, Sleep medicine, Airway obstruction, ENT complications, ENT causation, Loss of smell, Nosebleeds, Facial paralysis, Inspire, Septoplasty, Tonsillectomy, Hoarseness, ENT surgery, Balloon sinuplasty, Ear tubes, Tracheostomy

Double Board-certified otolaryngologist and sleep medicine specialist with 19 years of medical and surgical ENT experience in private practice setting. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Provides thoughtful, detailed reports in a timely fashion.

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...

Columbus, Indiana

Otolaryngology, Otology - Hearing Loss, Rhinology, Sinus Surgery, Sinusitis, Tinnitus, Ringing, Dizziness, Balloon Sinuplasty, Tonsillectomy, Vertigo, Anosmia, Loss of Smell, Ear Tubes, Ear Infection, Otolaryngic Allergy, Otology, OTO, ENT

Dr. Jay Raisen is a Board-Certified, double fellowship trained surgical Otolaryngologist in active clinical practice with more than 27 years experience. Accessible and available to connect 24/7 most days, Dr. Raisen is an experienced expert witness. His medical practice currently concentrates in RHINOLOGY, OTOLOGY, OTOLARYNGIC ALLERGY and GENERAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY. Diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgery for problems in the nose, sinus, and ear, and throat as well as with hearing , ringing, allergy, and immunotherapy, are areas of interest which derive from over 27 years of comprehensive ENT practice. Dr. Raisen has both private practice and health system perspective with significant involvements in complex medical case management. Other areas of specialized knowledge in healthcare include administrative, electronic health record / IT, project coordination, and management. Personal strengths include a calm demeanor, resilient work ethic, while demonstrating excellent interper...

Bethesda, Maryland

Otolaryngology, Military - Epistaxis, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Septoplasty, Turbinate Surgery, Sinus surgery, FESS, Myringotomy, Tympanostomy tubes, Vocal cords, Rhinoplasty, Ear surgery, Neck dissection, Thyroid surgery, Parathyroid surgery, Tinnitus, Ménière's disease, Vertigo, Facial fracture, Head & Neck Trauma

I am an active, comprehensive Otolaryngologist - Head & Neck Surgeon. I remain dedicated to the practice of high quality surgery. Following a 30 year career in the US Navy, I am now in private practice and continue to provide excellence in healthcare to various regions in the United States of America. As an expert witness, consider me a game changer in your case.

Omaha, Nebraska

Otolaryngology, Otology - vagal nerve stimulator, INSPIRE, sleep apnea, septoplasty, facial nerve paralysis injury, noise induced hearing loss, stapes surgery, mastoid, vertigo, bone anchored hearing aid, tonsillectomy, CSF leak, parotid, cancer, tinnitus, hearing loss, cochlear implant, nose bleeds epistaxis, vocal cord paralysis injury, thyroid

Dr. Gary Huang is a board-certified otolaryngologist (ENT) in active, full-time clinical and surgical practice, and a practice owner. He provides case review and written expert reports for both plaintiff and defense counsel, and is available for deposition and trial testimony. -Board-certified ENT surgeon in active, full-time clinical and surgical practice — current operating experience, not retired or full-time litigation practice -Practice owner; familiar with ambulatory surgery center standards, credentialing, and perioperative quality and safety -Trained at The Johns Hopkins University (BS) and the University of Illinois (MD); Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery residency at University Hospitals / Case Western Reserve University Broad surgical scope: -Nose & sinus: endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), septoplasty and nasal surgery, turbinate reduction, balloon sinuplasty, epistaxis (nosebleed) management -Throat, airway & voice: tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A), laryngology (v...

Texas

Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine - Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Sleep apnea, Sinus surgery, Nasal injury, Sleep medicine, Airway obstruction, ENT complications, ENT causation, Loss of smell, Nosebleeds, Facial paralysis, Inspire, Septoplasty, Tonsillectomy, Hoarseness, ENT surgery, Balloon sinuplasty, Ear tubes, Tracheostomy

Double Board-certified otolaryngologist and sleep medicine specialist with 19 years of medical and surgical ENT experience in private practice setting. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Provides thoughtful, detailed reports in a timely fashion.

Prosper, Texas

Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology - Hearing Loss, ENT (Ear Nose and Throat), Sinus Surgery, Airway obstruction, Adenotonsillectomy, Pediatric Airway, Ear infections, Tinnitus, Sleep Apnea, Head and neck surgery, Facial Trauma, Myringotomy, Tonsillectomy, Laryngology, Adenoidectomy, Ear Tubes, Otitis media, Facial Trauma

Board-certified ENT (otolaryngologist) and full-time clinician with 20+ years of experience caring for children and adults. Teaching faculty for more than two decades with academic rank of full Professor of Surgery at two academic institutions. West Point Graduate, retired as a Colonel from 25 years of active Army service. Served as the lead ENT and subject matter expert for the U.S. Army as the Consultant to the Army Surgeon General. Experience in medical record review. Invited speaker and instructor at national and international conferences, and prolific author with 40+ peer-reviewed publications. Subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric ENT. Current Position: From 2023 - The ENT and Allergy Centers of Texas, Staff Surgeon, Frisco, Texas Recent Positions: 2017- 2023 - Professor of Surgery, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Department, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, Virginia 2014 - 2017 - Otolaryngology Consultant ...

Richmond, Virginia

Otolaryngology - Balloon Sinus Dilation, Balloon Sinuplasty, Airbag, Car Accident, MVA, Gunshot, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness, Anosmia, Sinuses, CSF Leak, Nasal Fracture, ENT, Occupational Hearing Loss, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Loss of Smell, Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Tonsil

Board-certified otolaryngologist with over a decade of clinical practice. Extensive experience with general ENT surgery including balloon sinus dilation, endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck surgery, tonsillectomy, ear tube placement, and hearing evaluation. Initial 12 years of hospital-based practice in rural North Dakota as the only ENT provider for the region established a strong foundation in surgical and medical ENT care. Currently in private practice in Richmond, VA. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Timely thoughtful responses guaranteed. Education - Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - M.D.: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN – Alpha Omega Alpha - B.A.: Biochemistry, Asbury College, Wilmore, KY – Summa Cum Laude