Experienced Cardiac Electrophysiologist Expert

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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Dr. Mayer Rashtian, M.D., FACC, FHRS Medical Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology – Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, CA Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing, UCLA I currently serve as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Department at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California, where I lead a high-volume clinical practice specializing in diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias. My practice offers a full spectrum of electrophysiology services, including complex catheter ablations, pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, biventricular device therapy, and left atrial appendage occlusion using both WATCHMAN and AMULET devices. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am actively engaged in cardiac electrophysiology research and have contributed to multiple multicenter trials involving implantable cardiac devices and sudden cardiac death. My curriculum vitae includes a robust list of peer-reviewed publications, and I regularly participate in continuing education and scientific collaboration. I bring significant expertise in managing complex device-related issues, including recalls, lead malfunctions, device programming, and procedural complications. My academic affiliations include appointments as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing at UCLA, where I contribute to education and mentorship in cardiovascular care. As a medical-legal expert, I have served over 100 cases across 15 years, providing testimony and consultation in malpractice and non-malpractice matters. These include assessments of medical negligence, life expectancy, cause of death, and vaccine-related injuries. I have been deposed more than 25 times and have testified at trial on eight occasions in jurisdictions across the United States. I have also testified before a Special Master in the U.S. Vaccine Court regarding complications related to influenza vaccination. I provide objective, evidence-based opinions grounded in clinical experience and supported by current medical literature. I work with both plaintiff and defense counsel and tailor my analysis to the facts of each case, independent of the retaining party. Legal consulting and expert witness work constitute less than 10% of my professional activity; most of my time is devoted to direct patient care, clinical research, and medical education. Certifications & Licensure American Board of Cardiovascular Disease – Certified, Recertification is up-to-date American Board of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology – Certified, recertification is up-to-date California Medical License – Active Education M.D., Drexel University College of Medicine B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, LAC+USC Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Professional Memberships Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) American College of Cardiology (ACC) American Heart Association (AHA) California Medical Association (CMA)