Laser Surgery Expert Witnesses in Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery - LASIK, PRK, cataract, glaucoma, refractive surgery, cornea, eye injury, chemical eye injury, laser vision correction, patent, ocular injury, non -lethal projectile injury, pepper ball, MDL. Consultant and expert in ophthalmic pharmaceutical patents, retinal injury, pharmaceutical patent, delayed diagnosis, surgical error, tear gas

Neal A Sher MD, FACS is a nationally known ophthalmic surgeon, educator, author, consultant and expert witness with more than 40 years of experience in ophthalmology. His clinical and surgical practice focused on corneal disease, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, anterior segment disorders, glaucoma, and complex ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment. He was involved in laser vision correction from its earliest development and was among the first surgeons in the world to perform excimer laser therapeutic procedures and laser vision correction. He has extensive experience with PRK, LASIK, LASEK, refractive surgery complications, corneal surgery, and cataract surgery. In addition to malpractice and injury work, Dr. Sher has served as an expert in major intellectual property, patent, and Hatch-Waxman litigation for some of the nation’s leading law firms involving ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, devices, and surgical technology in the United States and abroad. He holds several patents rel...

Wheaton, Illinois

Dermatology - 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.

Evanston, Illinois

Urology & Urological Surgery - Prostate Cancer, Robotic surgery, bladder cancer, testis cancer, kidney cancer, kidney stone, bladder stone, benign prostate hyperplasia, laparoscopic surgery, genital injury, ureter injury, bladder injury, ureter stone, ureteroscopy, laser surgery

Expert who trained medical school at UCSF, residency trained in urological surgery at UCSF, fellowship trained in ENDOUROLOGY, ROBOTIC surgery, STONE surgery, Minimally invasive, CANCER surgery at UT-Southwestern in Dallas. Clinical Associate Professor at University of Chicago, training residents, medical students and fellows. Very busy clinically, academically productive with multiple current and past peer-reviewed medical articles. Member of our Institutional Surgery Quality and Safety Committee - to ensure evidence based medicine and ensure standard of care is being followed, NSQIP participant, member of our Institutional EMR (electronic medical record) committee, member of our institutional Pharmacologic and Therapeutics committee, instituted ERAS pathways for cancer surgery. Have over 10 years' experience in medico-legal expert witness work, 75% plaintiff, 25% defense. Have worked in cases in FEDERAL and in states such as California, Oregon, Hawaii, Washington, Utah, New...

Hinsdale, Illinois

Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery - Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Surgery, Glaucoma Laser, Steroid Response, Premium Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery, Eye Trauma, Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema (UGH) Syndrome, Pseudoexfoliation, Goniotomy, Hypotony, Endophthalmitis, Choroidal hemorrhage, Retrobulbar block, Aqueous shunt surgery, Intraocular lens, Steroid induced glaucoma, Optic

Thought-leading glaucoma and cataract physician. Winner of multiple awards for clinical excellence. Full Professor of Ophthalmology with Tenure. Board Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology. Well-published. Extensive national and international public speaking experience. Winner of multiple teaching awards. Extensive administrative experience including Chief Quality Officer, Medical Director, and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs. MD from Northwestern, BS from Michigan and MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Chicago, Illinois

Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery - Retina Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Eye Trauma, Endophthalmitis, Eye Surgery, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Laser, Laser Injury, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Macula Degeneration, Ocular Tumor, Vision Loss, Intravitreal Injection, Eye Injection, Intraocular Foreign Body, Retained Lens Fragment, Macular Edema, Eye Hemorrhage

Board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery and ocular oncology. Extensive experience in managing retinal detachments, cataract surgery complications, macular surgery, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, and intraocular tumors. Director of a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship, international lecturer, published author of 50+ peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, and principal investigator on federally funded ophthalmic research. BA, MD, and MBA from Northwestern, Ophthalmology Residency at Northwestern, Retinal Surgery Fellowship at UIC, and Ocular Oncology Fellowship at Stanford. Experienced in case review, complication analysis, informed consent, and standard-of-care evaluation.