Dermatology Expert Witnesses in California

Dermatology, Allergy & Immunology - drug rash, allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, lupus, hair loss, skin scars, wound healing, acne, pemphigus, pemphigoid, hives, skin infections, hyperhidrosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome

I am a practicing physician-scientist and an academician with a robust, proven track record of managing the most complicated cases in medical dermatology requiring treatment of patients with a variety of topical and systemic medications (including, without limitation, corticosteroids, immunosuppressors, biologics, intravenous immunoglobulin, etc.). I have a unique expertise in treating patients with life-threatening allergic and autoimmune diseases of the skin and oral mucosa. I have developed several international treatment guidelines, such as for patients with pemphigus and pemphigoid. Additionally, my specific experience encompasses wound healing. I also have a long-term experience in the basic and clinical research of wide variety of immune-dependent skin diseases. I have been a Principal Investigator on several research grants from NIH and other granting agencies. The above expertise is attested by my nearly 300 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, as well as over 170 ...

LOS ANGELES, California

Dermatology - skin cancer, scar, keloid, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, pemphigus, pemphigoid, dermatomyositis, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, vitligo, alopecia, dermatitis, eczema, burn, skin injury, bed bug, insects, skin burns

Entrusted by the California Medical Board to review cases of possible malpractice and awarded TOP DERMATOLOGIST by Los Angeles Magazine, Dr. Daniel Zaghi, MD MS QME FAAD, is a truly unique full-time board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles with over 10 years of experience specializing in complex medical dermatology. He received his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and subsequently completed training at Stanford, the University of Utah, and Baylor Medical Center. Dr. Zaghi has been in full time practice since 2015 and is experienced in many complicated dermatoses, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, pemphigus and alopecia areata, alopecia areata. Dr. Zaghi has consulted for numerous investment banks and private equity groups including, Bain Capital, Deutsche Bank, Apax Partners, ORIX Healthcare Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, Ballast Point Ventures, ABS Capital, JP Morgan Investments, Goldman Sachs, We...

Encinitas, California

Dermatology - Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Medication Side Effects, Cosmetic Procedures and Outcomes, Alopecia, Practice Management, Disability Rating, Allergies, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Cysts, Hemangiomas

Dr. Lisa Stirling is a board certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She has practiced clinical dermatology for the past 11 years and telemedicine for the last 5 years. She enjoys caring for patients with complex skin conditions and uses multiple treatment modalities, including topical regimens, light therapy, laser, systemic medications, and biologics. She is specialized in treating patients with skin cancer, including melanoma. Dr. Stirling believes in compassionate care and a patient centered treatment approach, including lifestyle strategies to improve outcomes and focusing on overall wellness. Dr. Stirling earned her undergraduate degree in biology at St. Ben’s University in Minnesota, graduating with the distinction of summa cum laude. She received her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. During medical school, she traveled to the Karo...

Tustin, California

Dermatology, Allergy & Immunology - drug rash, allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, lupus, hair loss, skin scars, wound healing, acne, pemphigus, pemphigoid, hives, skin infections, hyperhidrosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome

I am a practicing physician-scientist and an academician with a robust, proven track record of managing the most complicated cases in medical dermatology requiring treatment of patients with a variety of topical and systemic medications (including, without limitation, corticosteroids, immunosuppressors, biologics, intravenous immunoglobulin, etc.). I have a unique expertise in treating patients with life-threatening allergic and autoimmune diseases of the skin and oral mucosa. I have developed several international treatment guidelines, such as for patients with pemphigus and pemphigoid. Additionally, my specific experience encompasses wound healing. I also have a long-term experience in the basic and clinical research of wide variety of immune-dependent skin diseases. I have been a Principal Investigator on several research grants from NIH and other granting agencies. The above expertise is attested by my nearly 300 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, as well as over 170 ...

Santa Monica, California

Dermatology - Skin Cancer, Mohs, Skin, Burn, Scar, Rash, Allergy, Surgery, Bites, Melanoma, Laser, Filler, Botox, Infection, Ulcer, Wound, Cosmetic, Standard of Care, Injury, Veins

Dr. Soheil Simzar, MD is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon with extensive experience in the diagnosis and medical/surgical management of skin disease and skin cancer. He has performed over 30,000 dermatologic surgeries and is known for careful clinical judgment, thorough documentation, and a practical understanding of how dermatology is delivered in real-world outpatient settings. Education & Training • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): undergraduate education, medical school, dermatology residency, and advanced surgical dermatology/Mohs training; served as Chief Resident. Clinical & Procedural Expertise • Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (including high-risk tumors and anatomically challenging locations) • Surgical excision of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers; evaluation of atypical melanocytic lesions • Reconstruction and wound management, including complex closures, flaps, grafts,...

Valencia, California

Dermatology, Family Medicine - Missed diagnosis, delayed diagnosis, Failure to diagnose, Failure to biopsy, failure to refer, skin cancer, melanoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Skin lesion misdiagnosis, Cryotherapy burn, Laser injury, Burn injury, Skin infections, Sepsis, Primary Care, Nursing home, Long term care, Elder neglect, Wound care, skin lesion

Dr. Alexa Gozali is a board-certified physician practicing full-time medical dermatology. Board-certified in family medicine, her clinical background spans outpatient, long-term care, and specialty dermatology practice, with extensive experience diagnosing skin cancer and evaluating dermatologic conditions across multiple care settings. Dr. Gozali evaluates cases involving delayed diagnosis of skin cancer and other dermatologic conditions, including failure to biopsy suspicious lesions, misdiagnosis of skin lesions, and dermatologic procedural complications. Her combined experience in dermatology and family medicine allows her to assess clinical decision-making, referral timing, and diagnostic evaluation across primary care and specialty settings. Representative Case Types • Delayed diagnosis of melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma • Failure to biopsy suspicious skin lesions • Misdiagnosis of benign vs malignant lesions • Cryotherapy and dermatologic procedural injuries • Laser b...

Los Angeles, California

Dermatology, Dermatopathology - General dermatology, cosmetic dermatology. dermatopathology, surgical dermatology, pediatric dermatology

Dr. Shear graduated suma cum laude from UCLA. He went to medical at Emory University school of Medicine and did his residency in dermatology at UCLA. He has been a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at USC. He has been an expert witness in numerous malpractice cases involving general dermatology, dermatological surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and dermatopathology.