Ritvik P. Mehta, M.D. Expert Witness
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck

Keywords/Search Terms:

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

Education:

B.S., University of Southern California; M.D., University of California San Diego School of Medicine

Years in Practice:

18

Additional Information

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 in various countries. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Mehta is a prolific researcher and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals. He holds board certifications in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Neurotology, and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Mehta's contributions to the field have earned him several prestigious awards and honors, reflecting his dedication to advancing medical knowledge and patient care. He is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Sindhi, Gujarati, and has proficiency in Spanish.