Ophthalmology Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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...

Chicago, Illinois

Ophthalmology, Optometry - Cataract, surgery, Pterygium, keratoconus, Cornea Ophthalmology, Optometry, Retina, eye burn, dry eye, chemical, product liability, patent, ocular injury, non lethal projectile injury, paint or pepper ball, MDL

Renowned expert in ophthalmology and corneal surgery. University of Illinois at Chicago professor with expertise in severe corneal injuries (e.g., chemical, burns, flash grenade, ammonia, chlorine, pepper spray, bear spray, paint balls, etc). He is an expert in corneal wound healing disorders, corneal surgery and transplantation. He is an internationally recognized leader and instructor in the management of complex corneal diseases with more than 150 papers and book chapters published. He is also editor-in-chief of the most respected journal related in ocular surface disease. He has interacted with the FDA on clinical studies and has run international clinical trials for treatment of ophthalmologic diseases. He understands the complexity of intellectual property, device, and medication litigation as well as MDL and class action cases. He has been involved in personal injury, medical malpractice, etc. cases on both plaintiff and defense sides. He performs independent medical exam...

Chicago, Illinois

Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, Ophthalmology - 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 ...

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, 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...

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.

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...