Cosmetic Surgery Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of cosmetic surgery expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on cosmetic surgery and related issues. Cosmetic surgery expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these cosmetic surgery expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Cosmetic Surgery, Liposuction, Breast Reconstruction, Reconstructive Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Abdominoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Facelift, Botox, Breast Implants, Scars, Blepharoplasty, Breast Lift, 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
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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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Jonathan A Zelken, MD
Jonathan Zelken MD
Arizona
Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery
Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row.
After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan.
Dr. Ze...
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Sean S Lille, MD
Sean Lille, M.D., P.C.
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Plastic Surgery
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Cosmetic Surgery, abdominoplasty,liposuction,brachioplasty, thigh lift,breast augmentation,revision breast augmentation,breast reduction,breast mastopexy,gynecomastia surgery, breast lift,facelift,neck lift,forehead lift, blepharoplasty,eyelid lift,facial implants,fat grafts, botox,fillers,burns
Dr. Lille graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA from Cal-Berkeley and received his MD from the University of Arizona. Dr. Lille performed his three-year Residency in General Surgery at the University of Washington, where he was also a Research Fellow in the Department of Vascular Surgery. He completed his Residency in Plastic Surgery, which also included a Plastic Burn Fellowship, at Southern Illinois University Medical Center. An Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship Specializing in Cosmetic Surgery took Dr. Lille to the Mayo Clinic Scottsdale where, following his aesthetic fellowship, he served as an associate in the Department of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Lille has a busy, successful private practice in Scottsdale focusing solely on cosmetic surgery. He is a Board member on the Medial Ethics Committee of a ambulatory Surgery Center and serves as a consultant for the Arizona Medical Board. Dr. Lille has been providing plastic surgical expertise in both Plaintiff and Defendant cases.
Dr....
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Safa Sharabi, MD
Plastic Surgeon-Risk & Patient Safety Experience
Sharabi Plastic Surgery
Santa Monica, California
Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery
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cosmetic surgery, abdominoplasty, eyelid surgery, BRCA mutation, DIEP flap, reconstructive surgery, liposuction, breast implants, top surgery, TRAM flap, open wounds, patient safety, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, transgender surgery, asymmetry, breast reconstruction, blepharoplasty, breast cancer, gender affirming surgery, wound vac
I am a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, with 10 years of post-training full-time clinical experience. I completed an integrated residency in Plastic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in 2016, followed by fellowship training in microsurgery and complex reconstruction at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2017.
After completing training, I was employed as a plastic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente for nine years. During this time, I served as Assistant Physician Director of Risk and Patient Safety at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center. In this role, I participated in peer review, adverse event investigations, root cause analyses, and system-level quality improvement initiatives within a large integrated healthcare system. This experience provided direct insight into institutional standards, documentation practices, risk mitigation strategies, and how healthcare organizations evaluate potential liability.
I now own a solo pri...
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Gregory J Vipond, MD
Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Gregory J Vipond MD, Inc.
Claremont, California
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, Otolaryngology
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Cosmetic Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery, Liposuction, Facelift, Eyelid surgery, Rhinoplasty, Nose Surgery, Scars, Laser, Brow Lifts, Forehead Lift, Otoplasty, Lip Lifts, Chin Implants, Cheek Implants, Botox, Filler, CO2 Laser, Rhytidoplasty, Blepharoplasty
∙ Columbia University Educated and Trained Physician
∙ Professional specializing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a focus on Cosmetic Facial Surgery and Rejuvenation
∙ Experienced speaker to both the public and medical professionals on facial plastic surgery and medicolegal issues
∙ Co-author of numerous book chapters on facial plastic surgery
∙ Expert Reviewer for the Medical Board of California since 2012
Board Certified, Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2008, Recertified 2018
Board Certified, Facial Plastic Surgery, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2011, Recertified 2021
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Canada, Otolaryngology, 2007
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Kenneth L Williams, DO
Hair Loss Surgery Expert
Orange County Hair Restoration
Irvine, California
Cosmetic Surgery
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Hair Surgery, Hair Restoration Surgery, Hair Loss, Hair Loss Surgery
Dr. Williams practices medical and surgical hair restoration for men and women and is dedicated to the art and science of hair restoration. He performs all of the critical-to-quality steps of hair transplant surgery and performs consultations and evaluation on all patients.
He is past President (2023) and Diplomate of American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS), the only surgical organization that certifies hair surgeons. He is a member of the oral and written examination committee of the ABHRS. He is considered a subject matter expert having published numerous publications on hair loss. He is co-author of Hair Transplant 360- FUE, the primary FUE surgical textbook in hair surgery. He is the recipient of the merit-based Fellow status of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Dr. Williams has served on the research committee for the ISHRS and numerous other committees. Dr. Williams exclusively dedicates his private practice to the medical and su...
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Steven A Burres, MD
Los Angeles, California
Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology
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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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Jonathan A Zelken, MD
Jonathan Zelken MD
Newport Beach, California
Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery
Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row.
After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan.
Dr. Ze...
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Orna Fisher, MD
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Menlo Park, California
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Dog bite, Scars, lacerations, cosmetic surgery, cosmetic medicine, medical spa, medspa, wound care, wound healing, wounds, breast reduction, breast revision surgery, aesthetic breast surgery, burn wounds, burn reconstruction, general plastic surgery, soft tissue trauma, reconstructive surgery, abdominoplasty, aesthetics
Double board-certified plastic surgeon
-American Board of Plastic Surgery, Diplomat
-American Board of Surgery, Diplomat
-Re-certification by participation in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) to provide best practices
Private practice aesthetic surgery expertise
Served on specialty call panel at Trauma centers, expertise in dogbite injuries and complex wound management
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Member of the World Health Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Licensed in California and Nevada
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Peter B. Fodor, M.D., FACS
Plastic, Aesthetic, and Cosmetic Surgery Expert
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Beverly Hills, California
Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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liposuction, face-lift, lifts, lipo, rhinoplasty, cosmetic, eyelids, breast reduction, facelift, augmentation, plastic, aesthetic, breast reconstruction, reconstruction, buttock augmentation, mommy makeover, hair replacement, breast lift, otoplasty, secondary/redo surgery
Dr. Peter B Fodor MD FACS is a double Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon in active practice in Beverly Hills, CA and Las Vegas, NV.
Dr. Fodor published articles in peer review journals on all topics including all aspects of aesthetic surgery except for laser resurfacing and hair restoration. He feels comfortable serving as an expert witness in litigation for any of these procedures. As such, he is qualified to testify for cases of body sculpting including liposuction and excisional surgery (tummy tuck, arm lift, buttock augmentation, thigh lift...), face lifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, reduction, lift, reconstruction, and a multitude of other procedures.
Accolades include:
Past President - American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Past President- Lipoplasty Society of North America
Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery UCLA
Chairman Advisory Board Plastic Surgery Channel
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General Surgery - Columbia Presbyterian Medical Cent...
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Donald I. Altman, M.D.
Plastic Surgery Expert Witness, IMEs
Irvine Plastic Surgery Center
Irvine, California
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Expert Witness, Standard of Care Plastic Surgery, Liposuction, IME, Breast Implants Complications, Rhinoplasty Expert Witness, Liposuction Injury Review, Dog bite scar evaluation, Scarring, Patient Safety, Plastic Surgery Expert Witness, Cosmetic Surgery Expert Witness, Medical Negligence
A New Medical-Legal Endeavor:
After five and a half years away from practicing plastic surgery to focus on treatment and recovery from Acute Myeloid Leukemia, I’m grateful to return to part-time clinical work with a renewed sense of purpose and a broader perspective. Experiencing the healthcare system as a patient deepened my empathy and sharpened my insight into what truly matters in the doctor-patient relationship.
Alongside resuming hands-on plastic surgical care and aesthetic treatments, I’m beginning a new professional chapter: offering services as an Expert Medical Witness and conducting Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs).
During my medical leave, I earned a Master’s in Legal Studies with a concentration in pharmacologic and medical device law. This training has enhanced my ability to assess and explain complex medical issues from a legal standpoint, particularly in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Throughout more than thirty years in private practice, my work has...
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Meir D Hershcovitch, M.D.
SoCal Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy Center
Burbank, California
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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Plastic Surgery, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Ear Nose and Throat, ENT, Hearing Loss, Sinus Surgery, Facial Injury, Loss of Smell, Vertigo
Dr. Hershcovitch is a double board certified Otolaryngologist and Facial Plastic Surgeon with a busy private practice with over 14 years experience. He has extensive experience in both Academic and Private Practices. His training and expertise is in all aspects of Head and Neck Surgery, Sinus Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Ear (Otologic) Surgery.
Dr. Hershcovitch has represented both plaintiffs and defendants. He has served numerous times as an expert witness for trials and depositions. Additionally he have served as a guide to many of my attorney colleagues on selecting an appropriate expert witness.
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Brent R.W. Moelleken, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills, California
Plastic Surgery
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Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Burns, Scar Revision, Wounds
Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA, Plastic Surgery
Brent Moelleken, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills and Santa Barbara. Double board certified, he received his training at Harvard University, Yale University, UCSF and UCLA. Dr. Moelleken is one of three specialty-trained surgeons in the world to complete the year-long Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at UCLA. He maintains the prestigious F.A.C.S. degree and is a member of the ASPS and ASAPS.
Dr. Moelleken has innovated various procedures including LiveFill®, autologous fat-fascial grafts; the USIC® & LUSIC® cheeklifts, short incision cheeklifts; the 360 Facelift®, a comprehensive natural appearing facelift procedure; and the Hybrid Tummy Tuck®, a short incision tummy tuck for fit moms. He believes in publishing the results of his innovations in peer-reviewed journals. Results of Dr. Moelleken’s studies have been published in books, articles and the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery j...
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Jason D. Toranto, MD MBA FACS
Dual Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Expert
San Diego, California
Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery
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Craniofacial Surgery, Facial Trauma, Facial Fractures, Cheek fracture, Cranioplasty, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Dog Bite, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Facial Injury, Jaw Fracture, Rhinoplasty, Wound care, Scar Revision, Scarring, Medical Staff, Peer Review
Dr. Jason Toranto is a dual board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in active clinical practice in San Diego, California. He provides trauma call coverage at multiple hospitals and routinely manages complex surgical cases, including facial trauma, acute reconstruction, and emergency care.
Dr. Toranto earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, his medical degree from the University of Michigan, and his MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. He completed surgical training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Duke University, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles / University of Southern California.
A former Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Toranto remains actively involved in surgical education as a member of the North American AO Craniomaxillofacial Faculty, a global organization dedicated to advancing training in craniofacial trauma and reconstruction. He has be...
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Michel F Brones, MD
Burn, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Expert
Forensic MED Experts
Calabasas, California
Plastic Surgery, Burns
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Burn Surgeon, Burn Injury, Product Liabilities, Medical Malpractice, Civil, Criminal, Burn Injuries, Plastic Surgery Reconstruction, Cosmetic surgery, Chemical Burns, Scars, Thermal Burns, Electrical Burns
Michael F. Brones, M.D., a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a member of the American Burn Association has served as an Expert Witness since 1981 conducting more than a thousand IME's, 300 depositions and 40 trial appearances evenly for both plaintiff and defense. Burn injuries represent 90% of his cases, but he has been involved in plastic reconstructive and cosmetic cases as well. Most of Dr. Brones’ Expert work is in the areas of personal injuries, product liabilities, medical malpractice, civil and criminal.
Dr. Brones was a staff surgeon at the Grossman Burn Center in Sherman Oaks, California for eighteen years and was Chief Resident of Plastic surgery at the UCLA Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires Medical School and served his residency in general surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
He has published several articles in The Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation and The Journal of Plastic and Reconstruc...
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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
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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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Douglas Mackenzie, MD
Experienced Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hand Surgeon
California
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hand trauma, aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, mommy makeover, medical spa, wound care, skin cancer, abdominoplasty, breast implants, dog bites, scars, breast reduction, breast lift, facial plastic surgery, Moh's reconstruction, hand surgery, breast reconstruction
I have a broad clinical experience in plastic surgery including both aesthetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. My career began in academics as Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University following a fellowship in hand and microsurgery. I started a private practice in Santa Barbara where for over 20 years I did almost exclusively aesthetic surgery and adjunctive, nonsurgical aesthetic procedures such as injectables and laser/IPL. I continue to do aesthetic surgery, but now work at a regional medical center in Tennessee (Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee) where my practice is predominately hand surgery, breast reconstruction, complex wound care, and skin cancer. I often work with orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, oncologic breast surgeons, dermatologists, and wound care specialists to provide appropriate plastic surgery support.
Training:
MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
General Surgery residency at Cedars...
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James J Romano, MD
COSMETIC & PLASTIC SURGERY-PERSONAL INJURY EXPERT
James J Romano, MD
San Francisco, California
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Breast Surgery, Breast Implants, Facial cosmetic surgery, Breast implant revision, Liposuction, Medical Records, Difficult wounds, Burns, Facial Surgery, PERSONAL INJURY, DOG BITES, TRAUMA, AUTO ACCIDENT, WORKPLACE INJURY
Highly credentialed double board-certified general surgeon and plastic surgeon distinctly experienced and available for medical or malpractice consulting. Uniquely qualified history includes diverse experience with medical malpractice consulting, very efficient and detailed medical record review, medical exam, IME's, courtroom testimony and timely detailed reporting. Faculty teaching positions at The Johns Hopkins, University of Southern California and now currently UC San Francisco. Additionally, a member of medical society ethics committees, case review medical consultant to Blue Cross of Maryland, extensive experience and training in trauma. NEVER personally had a lawsuit settled or paid. Never a patient catastrophe. Volunteer on medical missions and the San Francisco Free Clinic. Active in MOCPS program; Maintenance of Certification in Plastic Surgery. Current consultant for major malpractice carriers. Highly quality work, rapid communication and efficient turn around.
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Jorge A. Perez, M.D.
Perez Plastic Surgery
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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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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Eric Weiss
Board Certified Ivy League Trained Plastic Surgeon
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Plastic Surgery
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Facial Reconstruction, Extremity Salvage, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Scars, Cosmetic Surgery, Dog Bite, Fillers, Botox, Breast Reconstruction, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Wound Care, Nerve Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Breast Implants
Dr. Weiss is a double Board Certified Plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery. He has an active and diverse clinical practice in South Florida including trauma facial and extremity reconstruction, limb salvage, hand surgery, cosmetic facial, breast, and body surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, and breast reconstruction. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He holds faculty positions at Broward Health Plastic Surgery Residency Program, HCA Westside General Surgery Program, Florida International Surgery Program, and trains residents from Cleveland Clinic's Weston Plastic Surgery program. He has numerous publications and national presentations and has years of experience in plaintiff and defense cases.
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Alexander Zuriarrain, MD
Cleveland Clinic Trained Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon
Zuri Plastic Surgery
South Miami, Florida
Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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Informed consent, Facelift, Breast Augmentation, Nipple Surgery, Butt Lift, Liposuction, GLP-1, Labia Surgery, Tummy Tuck, Mole Removal, Dermal Fillers, Botox, Prevana Incision Therapy, Body Contouring, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Diastasis recti, Scarring, Dog Bites, Burns, Trauma
Award-winning Cleveland Clinic trained plastic and cosmetic surgeon. Quadruple Board Certified (General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery and Facial Cosmetic Surgery). Actively practicing as a cosmetic surgeon as well as taking emergency plastic surgery call. Has performed over 8,000 surgical procedures. Received highest score on oral board for cosmetic surgery. Florida International University Faculty.
Author of peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on patient safety, fat grafting, dermal fillers, breast reconstruction, and emerging technologies in plastic surgery. Have delivered podium and poster presentations at national scientific meetings.
Completed training in expert testimony and medico-legal analysis through SEAK.
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Have experience providing a wide array of cosmetic procedures and services including:
Blepharoplasty, Brow Lift, Buccal Fat Removal, Chin Implant, Deep Plane Facelift, Earlobe Repair, Facelift, Facial Fat ...
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Eugene J. Strasser, MD, JD , FACS, ACLM
Coral Springs, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations
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Reconstructive Surgery: Trauma, Burns, Cancer, Scars, Wound Healing, Ulcers, Reconstructions of the face, Breast and Body. Cosmetic: Face, Head, Body, pediatric Plastic Surgery
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Reconstructive Surgery:
Trauma, Burns, Cancer, Scars, Wound Healing, Ulcers, Reconstructions of the face, Breast and Body.
Cosmetic:
Face, Head, Body, etc.
Including pediatric.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 34 years experience.
Dr. Strasser received his medical degree (both General & Plastic Surgery) from University of Maryland in 1972
In 1988, Dr. Strasser went on to complete his postgraduate education in Wound Management & Hyperbaric Medicine.
In 2001, he received his Law Degree from Sheppard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University.
Member of:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Legal Medicine
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Michael Kim, MD
PLASTIC SURGERY, HAND SURGERY, COSMETIC SURGERY
Associates in Cosmetic Surgery
Fort Myers, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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HAND SURGERY, renuvion, LIPOMA, liposuction, SKIN CANCER, SCAR, CARPAL TUNNEL, TRIGGER FINGER, GANGLION CYST, FACELIFT, BREAST IMPLANTS, BREAST REDUCTION, LIPOSUCTION, EYELID SURGERY, CYST, SKIN MOLE SURGERY, TUMMY TUCK, ARMLIFT, FAT INJECTION, FILLER BOTOX
Dr. Michael K. Kim is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years in practice and 10 years of extensive specialized surgical training.
His expertise includes facial and body rejuvenation, lipoma removal, eyelid surgery, facelifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and liposuction. His high-level surgical skill also includes the ability to tackle a vast array of corrective surgery, stemming from cleft lip, burns, facial trauma, hand surgery, breast reconstruction, lower extremity reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and skin cancer surgery.
TRAINING
Plastic Surgery Fellow - Emory University in Atlanta, GA
General Surgery New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY
Plastic Surgery Research Fellow Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville.
Hand Surgery Fellwoship Kutz and Kleinert Louisvile, KY
Plastic Surgery resident Wright State Medical Center Dayton , Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery...
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Peter A Marzek, MD, FACS
Plastic Surgery Expert, Former Chief of Staff
Tavares, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Breast Augmentation, Breastlift (Mastopexy), Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty), Facelift, Browlift, Blepharoplasty, Liposuction and Laser Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty, Fillers and Botox, Trauma, Scars, Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Medical Staff issues, Bylaws issues, Peer Review
I have served as an expert witness/consultant in plastic surgery since 2008, originally for the Department of Health/Florida Board of Medicine , reviewing standard of care for both reconstructive and cosmetic cases. Since opening up my expert witness practice to private cases, I have opined for both plaintiff and defense attorneys.
I have extensive experience with Medical Staff issues, and have been on Medical Executive Committees for most of my 29 years of practice. I have served as Chief of Staff, Vice Chief of Staff, and Secretary/treasurer of the Medical Staff, as well as Behavioral Committee Chair and Medical Review Committee chair, which exposed me extensively to the review of physicians.
I have extensive Medical Staff Bylaws experience, serving as Bylaws Chair at two separate hospitals for many years.
I performed a fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery at Washington University in St Louis, after completing both general surgery and plastic surgery residencies. I am Board ...
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Sanam Zahedi, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Expert Witness
Zahedi Plastic Surgery
Aventura, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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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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George H Pope, MD
Plastic Surgery, Trauma Surgery Expert Witness
George H Pope MD LLC
Orlando, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Ear Avulsion, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Skin cancer, Breast Lift, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, Facelift, Flaps, Eyelid Lift, ALCL, Otoplasty, Facial Trauma, Breast Implant, Breast Revision, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Scalp avulsion, Gender Affirming Surgery
Dr. Pope has 36 years of experience in the clinical practice of plastic surgery. As Associate Clinical Professor at UCF College of Medicine in Orlando, he has taught medical students through the years in both clinical and laboratory settings and created the Fourth Year Student elective in plastic surgery. Dr. Pope is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology. He has served as chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Orlando Regional Medical Center, a Level I trauma center, and has performed trauma and breast reconstructive surgery for most of his career and cosmetic surgery his entire career. He has been named Top Plastic Surgeon and Best Plastic Surgeon for many years in national peer-driven surveys. He trained at Tulane Medical Center (Otolaryngology) and the University of Louisville (Plastic Surgery). Dr. Pope serves as an expert witness for plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and maxillofacial trauma surgery.
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Dave E David, MD
Sarasota, Florida
Cosmetic Surgery
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lipo, liposuction, VASER, Body Sculpting, Body Contouring, botox, fillers, dysport
I am a Cosmetic Surgeon who performed my first liposuction 35 years ago, studying one on one with the pioneers of liposuction in Paris and Rome, and trained one on one with the former President of the American Liposuction Surgery Society and "Cosmetic Surgeon To The Stars" in Newport Beach, California. in 1988 and have taken various other courses since that time.
In 2006, I founded Medical Face & Body Aesthetics in Boston and have performed several thousand VASER lipo procedures and have taught other doctors how to perform the procedure. I have been known in the Boston area for many years as "Dr. Lipo" and am especially known for liposuction for gynecomastia, neck liposuction and corrective lipo.
My patients have included national celebrities, as well as local Boston TV news anchors.
In addition to liposuction, I have been injecting Botox/Dysport and dermal filers for 15 years.
Previously as an OB/GYN expert, I have been deposed several hundred times and have testified in court ...
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Michael Kim, MD
PLASTIC SURGERY, HAND SURGERY, COSMETIC SURGERY
Associates in Cosmetic Surgery
Georgia
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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HAND SURGERY, renuvion, LIPOMA, liposuction, SKIN CANCER, SCAR, CARPAL TUNNEL, TRIGGER FINGER, GANGLION CYST, FACELIFT, BREAST IMPLANTS, BREAST REDUCTION, LIPOSUCTION, EYELID SURGERY, CYST, SKIN MOLE SURGERY, TUMMY TUCK, ARMLIFT, FAT INJECTION, FILLER BOTOX
Dr. Michael K. Kim is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years in practice and 10 years of extensive specialized surgical training.
His expertise includes facial and body rejuvenation, lipoma removal, eyelid surgery, facelifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and liposuction. His high-level surgical skill also includes the ability to tackle a vast array of corrective surgery, stemming from cleft lip, burns, facial trauma, hand surgery, breast reconstruction, lower extremity reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and skin cancer surgery.
TRAINING
Plastic Surgery Fellow - Emory University in Atlanta, GA
General Surgery New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY
Plastic Surgery Research Fellow Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville.
Hand Surgery Fellwoship Kutz and Kleinert Louisvile, KY
Plastic Surgery resident Wright State Medical Center Dayton , Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery...
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ALIX J. CHARLES, MD
Wheaton, Illinois
Dermatology
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Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Procedures, Injectables, Fillers, Cosmetic Surgery, Lasers, Scar, Hyperpigmentation, Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Accutane, Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne, Warts, Benign Growths, Moles, Photorejuvenation, Skin Surfacing, Body Contouring
As a board certified general dermatologist, I see all patient types and ages without restriction. I have practiced medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology for the past 20+ years. That encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of skin ailments like psoriasis, eczema, acne, warts, benign growths and skin cancer. I also perform surgical procedures to remove skin cancer and moles. I perform cosmetic procedures that include the use of injectable neuromodulators and fillers, and also use a wide range of lasers and energy based devices to accomplish goals such as laser hair reduction, photorejuvenation, scar remodeling, skin resurfacing, skin tightening, body contouring and other indications. I am a past president of the Chicago Dermatological Society and the Illinois Dermatological Society. I am an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.
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Paul Phelps, MD, FACS
Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon - Northwestern Faculty
Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, Ophthalmology
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oculoplastics, eyelid, ptosis, blepharoplasty, oculofacial plastic surgery, enucleation, evisercation, lacrimal, brow, eyelid cancer, eyelid reconstruction, orbit, orbit tumor, facial trauma, eyelid trauma, aesthetic surgery, cosmetic surgery, oribt trauma, periocular injury, periorbital injury
Dr. Paul Phelps is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, specializing in complex reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids, orbits, and surrounding facial structures. As the Founder and CEO of Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery and Director of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery at Cook County Health, Dr. Phelps provides a rare combination of clinical precision, academic leadership, and extensive medico-legal expertise. His practice encompasses both aesthetic and functional oculoplastic surgery, including eyelid trauma, orbital fractures, thyroid eye disease, facial nerve injury, periocular malignancies, and complications from prior cosmetic or reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Phelps is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), as well as multiple national and international surgical societies, including the American ...
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Pedro Rodriguez, MD
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Cosmetic Reconstructive Consulting Services
Belvidere, Illinois
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Breast Reconstruction, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Removal, Brachioplasty, Liposuction, Lasers, Fillers, Botox, Scar Revision, Trauma Surgery, Body Sculpting, Buttock Augmentation, blepharoplasty, Lower Extremities, IPL, Face Lifts, Medspa, Gynecomastia Surgery
Dr. Rodriguez, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon | Clinical Professor of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine
Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in both surgical and medical spa procedures. Raised in Puerto Rico and fluent in Spanish, he brings a culturally sensitive approach to patient care. Dr. Rodriguez earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1999, completed his General Surgery Residency as Chief Resident at Summa Health Systems in 2004, and finalized a Plastic Surgery Fellowship as Chief Resident at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009.
Currently, Dr. Rodriguez maintain an active surgical practice in Rockford, Illinois, and serve as a teaching faculty member for the Medical Center Podiatry Residency and the University of Illinois College of Medicine since 2013. In 2024, he was appointed Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College...
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Michael H Moses, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
New Orleans, Louisiana
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniofacial Surgery, Aesthetic surgery
I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, just retired at the end of 2025 from clinical practice. I trained at Yale and Harvard and was on the faculty of both. I practiced in New Orleans for 41 years in a private practice and have been on the faculty of both Tulane and LSU for years. My practice emphasis has been on adult cosmetic surgery and in pediatric plastic surgery including cleft lip and palate and craniofacial surgery. While practicing, I have testified as an expert witness in Louisiana and Virginia, and have served on dozens of Louisiana Medical Malpractice Review panels.
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Daniel J Womac
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon-LA, TX, FL License
RIVER RIDGE, Louisiana
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Microsurgery, Injectables, Resident training, Breast reconstruction, Filler, Board certified, Breast augmentation, Botox, Facial plastic surgery, Body contouring
Dr. Daniel Womac is a New Orleans native and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He specializes in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body as well as microsurgical and implant-based breast reconstruction. He has multiple active state licenses in Louisiana, Texas and Florida.
Dr. Womac received the prestigious award of Early Acceptance into Tulane School of Medicine and graduated with a medical degree in 2007. He completed a general surgery internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. During that time, Dr. Womac spent a year doing a Plastic Surgery Research Fellowship on the physiology of microsurgical reconstruction using abdominal flaps.
In 2013, Dr. Womac returned to New Orleans to complete a second residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Louisiana State University. There he received extensive training in advanced microsurgical reconstruction and aesthetics. In 2018, he joined the faculty at LSU as an Assistant ...
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William K Collins III, MD, MBA
Plastic Surgery - Boston University Faculty
Boston Medical Center - Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts
Plastic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
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Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Implant, Breast Augmentation, ALCL, Cosmetic Surgery, Microsurgery, Limb Salvage, Trauma Surgery, Nerve Surgery, Top surgery, Gender Affirming Surgery, Flaps, DIEP Flap, Wound Care, Skin Graft, Pain, Neuroma
Dr. Collins specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Boston Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine.
He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine before completing residencies in both general surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Plastic Surgery at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Collins focuses on plastic surgery of the breast, body, limbs and face.
Clinical focus includes breast reconstruction, microsurgery, gender affirming chest reconstruction (top surgery), liposuction and body contouring and lower extremity reconstruction after trauma.
He has an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and is working to improve healthcare delivery and value using generative artificial intelligence.
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Lisa A Zaleski-Larsen, DO, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist & Cosmetic Expert
Zaleski-Larsen PLLC
Reno, Nevada
Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery
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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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Barry M. Zide, MD, DMD
NYU Medical Center
New York City, New York
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Cosmetic Head and Neck, Pediatric Facial Disfigurement, Dog Bites, Hemangioma, Nevus, Vascular Malformation, Skin Cancer, Face Lift, Scalp, Lip, Liposuction, Blepharoplasty, Facial Paralysis, Facial Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty, Tissue Expansion, Birth Defects, Cosmetic Surgery Complications
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS AND CLINICAL ASSIGNMENTS
- Professor of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health 1999- Present
Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery
- Clinical Director of Facial Esthetic Surgery 2018- Present
Residency Program NYU Langone Health
Expertise for Legal Evaluations, Case Review, and Testimony
Cosmetic Surgery Complications (Esp. Facial), Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery, Facial Birth Defects, Nevi, Lip Injuries, Dog Bites (Face), Malignant Lesions (Skin), Skin Tumors, Tissue Expansion, Scars, Facial Injuries (Trauma), Scalp Injuries (Trauma), Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Burns Face, Cleft Lip, Palate, Chin Deformity
MEDICAL LEGAL- EXPERT REVIEW:
- Cases and Testimony Review for both Plaintiff and Defense (1995- Present)
- Testified 4x as an expert at Trial or Deposition
- Available for IMEs at NYU Langone Health (1999- Present)
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Jordan Frey, MD
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Board Certified
Erie County Medical Center
Clarence Center, New York
Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery
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Reconstructive Surgery, Oncological Breast Reconstruction, DIEP Flap, Breast Implants, Burn Survery, Cosmetic Surgery, Scars, Dog Bite, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery Head & Neck
I am a board certified reconstructive plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgery and breast reconstruction with extensive experience in cosmetic, head & neck, and hand surgery. I practice at Erie County Medical Center and serve as Associate Program Director of the Plastic Surgery Residency at the University at Buffalo.
My clinical work focuses on helping patients navigate complex reconstructive needs with clear communication, thoughtful surgical planning, and evidence-based care. I am also involved in academic plastic surgery through teaching, research, publication, and resident mentorship.
Outside of clinical responsibilities, I am the founder of The Prudent Plastic Surgeon, a physician-focused media platform helping doctors build financial well-being, independence, and a more intentional life. Through writing, education, and community-building, I share practical guidance on personal finance, investing, real estate, burnout prevention, and career fulfillment. Our community is...
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William B Rosenblatt, MD
Plastic Surgery
New York, New York
Plastic Surgery, Ambulatory Surgery Centers
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Cosmetic surgery, Rhinoplasty, Facelift, Eyelid Lift, Breast Surgery, Tummy tucks, Liposuction, Office based surgery
William B Rosenblatt MD, is a doubly board certified surgeon with over 45 years of experience in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is boarded by The American Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) as well as the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His practice is mostly elective cosmetic surgery, including eyelid, facial, nasal as well as breast and body cosmetic surgery. Dr. Rosenblatt has extensive experience doing independent medical examinations and has testified in court both for the defendant as well as the plaintiff. He is in active practice in NY and still performs many Blepharoplasties, Rhinoplasties, Face Lifts and Body and Breast surgery. He is listed in "Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors" and has been listed in "New York Magazine Best Doctors" and other publications. As a cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Rosenblatt uses his skills to evaluate victims of traumatic episodes, such a dog bites, facial trauma and other issues and can give testimony on the need f...
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Eric Weiss
Board Certified Ivy League Trained Plastic Surgeon
New York
Plastic Surgery
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Facial Reconstruction, Extremity Salvage, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Scars, Cosmetic Surgery, Dog Bite, Fillers, Botox, Breast Reconstruction, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Wound Care, Nerve Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Breast Implants
Dr. Weiss is a double Board Certified Plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery. He has an active and diverse clinical practice in South Florida including trauma facial and extremity reconstruction, limb salvage, hand surgery, cosmetic facial, breast, and body surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, and breast reconstruction. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He holds faculty positions at Broward Health Plastic Surgery Residency Program, HCA Westside General Surgery Program, Florida International Surgery Program, and trains residents from Cleveland Clinic's Weston Plastic Surgery program. He has numerous publications and national presentations and has years of experience in plaintiff and defense cases.
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James Apesos, MD
Malpractice in surgery and death cases
James Apesos MD, INC
Dayton, Ohio
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Burns, Abdominoplasty, Breast Implants, Breast Reduction, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Otoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Reconstructive Surgery, Calf Implants, Pectoral Implants, Coolsculpting, Neck Lift, Sclerotherapy, Labiaplasty, Vaginal Rejuvenation, Gynecomastia
Highly experienced cosmetic surgeon in active clinical practice. Board-certified in plastic surgery, hand surgery, and general surgery. Georgetown and University of Penn educated/trained. Well published. Significant teaching and research experience. Experienced expert witness – has reviewed over 75 cases and testified many times at depositions and trial.
Complications in medical care and surgery can occur, however, identifying the root causes of a problem or even a death are critical, requiring an in-depth record analysis, record of reviews, and witness depositions. The approach I take is similar to what the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) performs after an airplane crash. There is always one place in a disaster which can be identified as the causation. The surgeon, anesthesia, medical staff, institution, laboratory data and tests, plus the condition of the patient all must be looked into to determine what happened to determine any possible liability.
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Catherine Weng, MD
Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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hearing loss, loss of smell and taste, sinus disease, sinus surgery, head and neck surgery complications, facial fractures, facial trauma, injectables, cosmetic surgery, tinnitus, face lift, rhinoplasty, nasal trauma, thyroid surgery, vocal cord paralysis, hoarseness, tracheostomy, airway problems
Dr. Catherine Weng MD FACS is an expert in the fields of facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology. She holds board certifications by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. She has a special interest in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the nose and face. She has been in practice for over 7 years. She is well regarded by her peers and highly sought after by patients.
Dr Weng is widely published having authored numerous book chapters and research articles the field offacial plastic surgery. She is a frequent reviewer for and invited commentary contributor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the premier journal of the Aesthetic Society and the American Society if Plastic Surgery.
Fellow in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery – Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery – Rochester, NY
Residency Otolaryngology: Case Western Reserve University Otolaryngology
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Tobias Long, MD
Plastic Surgery Expert Witness
Lancaster Plastic Surgery Associates, PLLC
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Plastic surgeon near me, Rhinoplasty surgeon, Plastic surgery consultation, Best plastic surgeon, Facelift surgery, Board-certified plastic surgeon, Cosmetic surgery expert, Liposuction expert, Non-surgical cosmetic procedures, Breast augmentation specialist, Tummy tuck surgeon, Botox Injections
Tobias C. Long, MD - Plastic Surgery Expert Witness
Tobias C. Long, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over a decade of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery, offering expert witness services through his extensive clinical, academic, and leadership background. Dr. Long earned his Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering (2008) and Medical Doctorate (2012) from The Pennsylvania State University, followed by an Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at Case Western Reserve University College of Medicine (2012-2018). Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2019, he holds medical licenses in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Dr. Long currently serves as Owner of Lancaster Plastic Surgery Associates, PLLC (March 2025-present), following his tenure as Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center (2021-2025) and Director of Wound Care and Regenerative Medicine at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (2...
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Heather P. Sneed, RN, MSN, CRNP
Medical Aesthetics & Complications / Adult Acute
Symmetry Aesthetics
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Medical Spa, Nurse Practitioner
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Critical care, Medical aesthetics, Neuromodulators, Complications involving medical aesthetic injectables, ICU, Skin Care, Dermal Fillers, Microneedling, Medical Surgical, Cosmetic Surgery, Medical aesthetic lasers, PRP, Cardiopulmonary, Sclerotherapy, Chemical Peels, IV therapy, Acute Care
Heather is a dynamic and passionate nurse practitioner who has dedicated 27 years of her life to elevating patient care. As a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, she embarked on a nursing journey that began in critical care and evolved into a thriving career in medical aesthetics. Today, Heather combines her advanced clinical expertise with an entrepreneur’s drive as the owner of a premier VIP concierge medical spa.
Professional Journey
Foundation in Critical Care (10 years)
Heather honed her skills in high-acuity environments, managing complex cases and delivering life-saving interventions. Her experience in intensive care units instilled in her a deep respect for precision, patient safety, and collaborative teamwork.
Transition to Medical Aesthetics (18 years)
Driven by a desire to blend art and science, Heather shifted her focus to aesthetic medicine. She has since mastered the latest non-surgical treatments, skin health protocols, and injectables, always prioritizing n...
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Mary C Snyder, MD
Plastic Surgery Expert Witness
Black Hills Plastic Surgery
Rapid City, South Dakota
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Reconstructive Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reduction, Liposuction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck, Brachioplasty, Thigh Lift, Gynecomastia, Mastopexy, Breast Lift, Breast Implants, Mommy Makeover, Hospital Credentialing and Privileges
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon in active clinical practice. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Twenty years of clinical practice in cosmetic and reconstructive breast, body and facial surgery. Chair of credentialing committee at a surgical specialty hospital, experienced in reviewing and investigating matters relating to medical staff appointments, reappointments, clinical privileges, corrective action, complications and unfavorable outcomes. Has reviewed hundreds of cases for quality and standard of care.
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Douglas Mackenzie, MD
Experienced Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hand Surgeon
Franklin, Tennessee
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hand trauma, aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, mommy makeover, medical spa, wound care, skin cancer, abdominoplasty, breast implants, dog bites, scars, breast reduction, breast lift, facial plastic surgery, Moh's reconstruction, hand surgery, breast reconstruction
I have a broad clinical experience in plastic surgery including both aesthetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. My career began in academics as Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University following a fellowship in hand and microsurgery. I started a private practice in Santa Barbara where for over 20 years I did almost exclusively aesthetic surgery and adjunctive, nonsurgical aesthetic procedures such as injectables and laser/IPL. I continue to do aesthetic surgery, but now work at a regional medical center in Tennessee (Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee) where my practice is predominately hand surgery, breast reconstruction, complex wound care, and skin cancer. I often work with orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, oncologic breast surgeons, dermatologists, and wound care specialists to provide appropriate plastic surgery support.
Training:
MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
General Surgery residency at Cedars...
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Scott Farber, MD
Plastic Surgery Expert - ABPS Certified
Elite Medical Solutions
Boerne, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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Craniofacial, Burn, Cosmetic, Reconstructive, Laceration, Facial Trauma, Hand Trauma, Injury, Medical Malpractice, Breast Implants, Mommy Makeover, Liposuction, Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Facelift, Soft Tissue Injury, Scar, Abdominoplasty, Implants
Dr. Scott J. Farber is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with deep expertise spanning craniofacial surgery, facial trauma, peripheral nerve reconstruction, military medicine, and academic research. He is Managing Partner of Hill Country Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, Texas, where he provides comprehensive reconstructive and aesthetic surgical care, and serves concurrently as an expert witness. His clinical and academic career reflects a rare integration of high-complexity surgical practice, translational research, and operational leadership. He serves as an expert witness in both injury and medical-malpractice cases pertaining to cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Farber completed his medical education at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and underwent rigorous postgraduate training in general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis, followed by an advanced craniofacial surgery ...
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Nicholas Walker, MD
Plastic Surgeon | Burns & Cosmetic Complications
Walker Medical-Legal Consulting
Frisco, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Burns
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Aesthetic Surgery, Burn Injuries, Surgical Complications, Body Contouring, Breast Implants, Expert Witness, Facial Trauma, Post-Surgical Infections, Soft Tissue Injuries, Cosmetic Surgery, Medical Causation, Malpractice, Breast Reconstruction, Disfigurement, Personal Injury, 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 provides medical expert witness services in complex medical-legal matters. His services include case evaluations, medical record review and analysis, deposition and trial testim...
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Matthew H Steele, MD
Award-winning Plastic Surgeon
Steele Plastic Surgery, PLLC
Fort Worth, Texas
Plastic Surgery
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Tummy tuck, Breast reconstruction, Breast augmentation, Mohs reconstruction, Brazilian butt lift, Liposuction, Mommy makeover, Breast reduction, Breast lift, Radiofrequency, Botox and dermal filler, Lasers, Cancer reconstruction, Botched, Facelift, Browlift, Eyelid lift/blepharoplasty, Cosmetic surgery, Plastic surgery, Body contouring
Award-winning Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Matthew Steele received his combined undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Florida after completing the prestigious Junior Honors Medical which facilitates early admission to the College of Medicine and completion of both degrees in 7 years. After training in both Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Steele joined the faculty at the acclaimed University of Florida College of Medicine and taught residents and medical students for 5 1/2 years. He is board certified in both Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery and has active medical licenses in Texas and Florida.
While he enjoyed teaching, Dr. Steele eventually decided to pursue private practice opportunities ultimately culminating in the founding of his solo private practice, Steele Plastic Surgery. Dr. Steele has extensive training in all areas of plastic surgery, but his current practice focuses on breast reconstruction after mastectomy, reconstruction a...
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Howard K Steinman, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Mohs & Dermatologic Surgery; Cosmetic Dermatology
Lewisville, Texas
Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery
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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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Russell W Kridel, MD
Award winning Facial Plastic and Nasal Surgeon
Houston, Texas
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, Otolaryngology
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Rhinoplasty, Nose Job, Nasal Airway Surgery, Facial Fillers and Botox, Scar Revision, Revision Rhinoplasty, Facelifts, Eyelid and Forehead Lift Surgery, Nasal Septal Perforation Repair, Cheek and Chin Implants, Septoplasty, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Nasal Implants, Laser Surgery, cosmetic surgery, facial plastic surgery
Internationally renowned triple board certified expert and speaker in facial plastic surgery with an emphasis on rhinoplasty, nasal airway surgery, nasal septal perforation repair, and facial rejuvenation with over 150 published and peer reviewed articles and textbook chapters on facial plastic surgery techniques. Pioneered major nasal surgery techniques now taught in graduate medical education programs all over the world. Active private practice. Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston and Adjunct Professor University of Texas Health Science Center/McGovern Medical School in Houston. Fellowship director for over 40 surgeons who spent one year after residency training under my direction. Former examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery (ABOto) and current examiner and senior advisor for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). Former President of the American Academy of Facial P...
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Stephanie Teotia, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in DFW
Stephanie K Teotia MD PA
Flower Mound, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Burns
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Cosmetic surgery, Wounds, Surgical infection, Fat grafting, Breast Reconstruction, Breast surgery, Facial injury, Crush injury, Breast implant, Laser, Liposuction, Dog bite, Extravasation injury, Pyoderma Granulosum, Scars, Abdominoplasty, Soft tissue filler, Brachioplasty
I am a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with subspecialty training in craniofacial surgery and wound care. I have been given adjunct appointments at three medical schools and have published both basic science and clinical research. My background and expertise are well-suited for legal cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and work-related injuries. Throughout my career, I have served as an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense cases. As an expert witness, I excel at identifying key issues in complex cases and aim to provide objective assessments based on the highest standards of care. My practice has a dedicated staff member who works directly with law firms regarding case timing and communication.
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Ross Blagg, MD
Experienced Texas Plastic Surgeon
Austin, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery
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reconstructive surgery, breast surgery, craniofacial surgery, abdominoplasty, breast reconstruction, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, body contouring, rhinoplasty, face lift
Dr. Ross Blagg is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Austin, Texas. Dr. Blagg is an adjunct professor at Texas A & M College of Medicine and is a frequent lecturer for the University of Texas premedical students.
His current practice consists primarily of cosmetic surgery of the face and body, including a vast breast practice that includes complex breast revision surgeries and body contouring after massive weight loss. He is also fellowship-trained as a craniofacial surgeon and is active with medical mission groups, including Austin Smiles and Hirsche Smiles and has completed multiple medical missions that fulfill a wide-range of surgical needs, including craniofacial surgery and repair of cleft lips and palates.
Dr. Blagg has 10 years experience in private practice and has a combined total of over 16 years plastic surgery experience and is licensed in both Texas and Utah. During that time, he has presented at multiple medical conferences and is w...
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