Ophthalmology Expert Witnesses in Florida

Ophthalmology, Optometry - Eye trauma, ruptured globe, retinopathy, cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, PRK, laser vision correction, refractive surgery, refractive lens exchange, SMILE, cornea, corneal transplants, corneal ulcers, pterygium surgery, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, retina, vision loss, blindness, endophthalmitis

My Vision Is To Improve Sight!TM"; the slogan I created, trademarked, and use as a compass to guide to how I treat every patient, every visit. I am a Board Certified, solo-practice comprehensive ophthalmologist that specializes in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. I completed internship in Internal Medicine at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. I then went on to ophthalmology training at Howard University in Washington, D.C. I continued training with completion of a fellowship in Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery at the prestigious UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles, CA. I am certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and an active member of the American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO). I have also been involved in clinical research studies aimed at maximizing visual outcomes in patients with high degrees of irregular astigmatism undergoing cataract surgery. My research experience in ophthalmology has helped guide my clinical p...

Ophthalmology, Brain Injury Medicine - MVA, concussion, catastrophic vision loss, eyelid malpractice, dry eye disease, glaucoma progression, double vision, delay in retinal tear Tx, cataract surgery, incorrect lens power, dislocated implant, posterior capsule or zonular tear, endophthalmitis, dropped nucleus, incarceration

I have provided expert witness service in 14 states, with six cases still active. I am board certified in ophthalmology with dual fellowships in oculoplastics and cataract surgery. My academic training was at the University of Chicago, Wills Eye Institute, McGill University, and Universite de Montreal. I held clinical faculty positions at the Illinois Eye Institute, Loyola University Chicago, and the University of Chicago. During this time, I authored more than 70 posters, papers, textbook chapters, and lectures, with presentations at various regional and national meetings including the American Academy of Ophthalmology. I was selected to Castle Connolly and Top Doctors over multiple years. Chairmanship of Ophthalmology at a community hospital gave me perspectives on processes relevant to expert work such as emergency room and consultation "call" protocols. Osler taught, "Listen to the patient, he's telling you the diagnosis," While I was not around during Osler's time, m...

Parkland, Florida

Ophthalmology - comprehensive ophthalmology, law degree, eye, surgeon, comprehensive, glaucoma, vision, malpractice, anterior segment, diabetes, vision loss, pterygium, cataract, eye injury, eye doctor

Gabriela Rifkin, J.D., M.D., is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist, offering medical and surgical eye care for a variety of conditions. She has experience with cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, conjunctivitis, and many other conditions and diseases affecting the eyes and vision. Dr. Rifkin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her medical degree and her law degree. She completed her internship at MacNeal Hospital in the Chicagoland area, followed by residency in ophthalmology at the University of Rochester in upstate New York. Her research has been accepted for posters and presentations at meetings and she has been published in IOVS, a prestigious ophthalmology journal . She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Sarasota, Florida

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, standard of care, surgical complications, optometry, malpractice, trabeculectomy, migs, laser surgery, eye injury, optic nerve, inadequate examination, causation, visual field test, oct, electronic records, informed consent, abandonment, inadaquate documentation, eye surgery

HONORS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS Founder: Sarasota/Manatee Chapter, Nat’l Society to Prevent Blindness Honors Award-American Academy of Ophthalmology “Filtration Surgery Course” Instructor (9 years) Annual Meeting American Academy of Ophthalmology Affiliate Associate Professor of Ophthalmology-University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Tampa Chairman, “Glaucoma 2001 Project”-State of Florida-1996-1998 Medical Consultant, Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration 2000-2005

Stuart , Florida

Ophthalmology - CATARACT surgery, LASIK surgery

As as very experienced eye surgeon I have the expertise to address most eye problems both medically and surgically. I have been an expert witness in trials and given depositions many times. I have written and published articles and textbooks in my area of expertise which were used in trial. I have trained other surgeons including those at UCLA teaching programs and the Washington Hospital National Eye Center and have lectured internationally. I am recognized as an expert by my peers in cataract and LASIK surgery as well as most other medical eye diseases. I have lectured at the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY conferences including those involving LASIK litigation. I have lectured to ophthalmologists throughout the world. I have had extensive training by legal professionals on giving testimony at trial and giving written statements and advice. I have worked closely with some of the best medical malpractice attorneys. Please see my CV for details at jkbelville@gmail.com

Jacksonville, Florida

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist, vitreo-retinal specialist, retinopathy of prematurity, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, endophthalmitis, surgical complications, ocular trauma

Ahmed Elkeeb, MD, MBA Ophthalmology – Vitreoretinal Surgery Dr. Ahmed Elkeeb is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon. He is currently in private practice at South Atlantic Retina. His clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of a broad range of retinal and ocular conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, uveitis, retinal tears and detachments, age-related macular degeneration, and complications related to cataract surgery. In the outpatient setting, he performs procedures such as pan retinal photocoagulation, focal and grid laser, laser retinopexy, pneumatic retinopexy, intravitreal anti-VEGF and corticosteroid injections, and periocular corticosteroid injections. In the operating room, Dr. Elkeeb performs vitreoretinal surgical procedures including pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckle, intraocular lens fixation, and placement of glaucoma drainage devices via a pars plana approach. Dr. Elkeeb has...

Melbourne, Florida

Medical Coding, Ophthalmology - Surgeon, Coder, Auditor, Fair and Reasonable Value, Medical Coding, Physician Coding, Ophthalmology Coding, Optometry Coding, Reimbursement, Eye Care, Coding, Medicare, Healthcare Fraud, Audits, False Claims Act, National Correct Coding Initiative, Bundling

ABOUT: Highly experienced expert witness with 100+ cases in medical coding, reimbursement, and compliance across the entire medical spectrum, providing services for both plaintiff and defense. Board-certified practicing physician and surgeon, Certified Coding Specialist (Physician-based), and Certified Professional Medical Auditor. Awarded graduate of Cornell University’s College of Engineering (B.S.) and the University of Michigan Medical School (M.D.), with postgraduate specialty training at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco. Master-level graduate (M.B.A.) of the University of Central Florida, College of Business Administration. Chairman of the Ophthalmology Section at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida. Assistant professor at the University of Central Florida, College of Medicine. Extensive committee involvement, including American Medical Association’s CPT Advisory Committee and the Florida Medicare Carrier Advisory Com...

Delray Beach, Florida

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, Trauma, Intraocular Lens

Current ABMS or AOA Board Specialty and Subspecialty Certification(s): Ophthalmology License: California; Florida (TBD date) Additional Information: Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, Berkeley -- Ophthalmology/Glaucoma Founder/Director Tri-Valley Eye Research Institute. Medical/Surgical Director, East Bay Eye Centers, San Ramon, California Director/Co-Founder University of California, Berkeley Glaucoma Day Annual Conference Advisory Panel, University of California, Berkeley Clinical Research Center Medical Director University of California Glaucoma Certification Program Medical Reviewer for Medicare Utilization Expert Witness Testimony/Chart Review

Lutz, Florida

Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Adult Medicine, Radiology, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Emergency, Pediatrics, Surgery, Heme/Onc, Psychiatry, Urology

Dr. Pamela Noel graduated, Magna Cum Laude, from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and completed Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. She completed fellowship training in Infectious Diseases at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. She also earned a graduate certificate in Infection Control and has a Master of Public Health degree in Public Health Practice at the University of South Florida. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Dr. Noel has served as an infectious disease expert witness, assisting attorneys in various infectious disease related legal cases. She has also performed many independent medical examinations for clients seeking disability insurance due to various acute and/or chronic medical conditions. Dr. Noel joined Infectious Disease Associates o...

Florida

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.