Ophthalmology Expert Witnesses in Washington

Ophthalmology, Optometry - Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, eye, vision, eye injury, eye injuries, retina, macula, eye surgery, vision loss, patent, antitrust, eyedrops, pharmaceuticals, coding, reimbursement

Past President of the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and Associate Clinical Professor at UC-San Francisco, Dr. Andrew Calman brings comprehensive expertise in eye diseases, injuries and surgery, as well as outstanding availability and responsiveness. Attorneys have repeatedly praised Dr. Calman's deposition and courtroom skills. Most cases have settled favorably after his expert report or deposition. Dr. Calman is also knowledgeable about pharmacological patent and antitrust issues including Hatch-Waxman, Paragraph IV filings, inter parte review and BPCIA. Dr. Calman has served as an Ophthalmology Expert for the Medical Board of California, Associate Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology,and has developed national eye care policy with the Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has an active private practice in San Francisco's Mission District, treating a wide variety of medical and surgical eye problems. D...

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...

Olympia, Washington

Ophthalmology - LASIK, PRK, Refractive Surgery, Laser Vision Correction Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens replacement, Phakic IOL, Cornea Transplantation, DSAEK, DEMEK, PKP, Eye Surgery Complications, Eye Injuries, Complicated Anterior Segment Surgery

Comprehensive Cataract and Refractive Surgeon, with 22+ years of clinical/surgical experience. I established a regional consultative ophthalmology practice, specializing in vision correction surgery. With over 20,000 restorative ocular surgeries performed, I have developed a reputation for excellent surgical outcomes and patient rapport. Patient education is integral to my success as a surgeon, often having to explain complex medical conditions to anxious and apprehensive patients. My excellent communication skills allow me to effectively educate those without extensive medical knowledge. I graduated manga cum laude from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed residency training at Wills Eye Hospital (Top 3 Residency Program for past 30 years). I then completed a one-year Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the University of Utah's John A. Moran Eye Center. I then helped establish Clarus Eye Centre and AuroraLASIK, where I have practiced continuou...

Bainbridge Island, Washington

Ophthalmology, Optometry - Eye Trauma Injuries, Eye Surgery Complications, Eye Infections, Vision Loss, Retinal Detachment, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Toxicity from Medications, Eye Complications from surgical procedures, Medical-Legal Evaluations

I have been a practicing comprehensive ophthalmologist and specialized vitreoretinal surgeon since 1996. While serving as Assistant Clinical Professor at Texas Tech University, I gained extensive expertise in managing complicated eye disorders, ocular surgical complications, eye trauma, and eye infections. I have utilized my clinical experience in work as a QA/UR reviewer for many carriers as well as in reviewing and being both a defense and plaintiff expert witness for ophthalmology malpractice and personal injury cases. My goal is to always deliver balanced unbiased objective expert opinions in a cost-effective timely manner.