Otolaryngology Expert Witnesses in California

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery - Facial Plastic Surgery, Ears, Nose, Throat, Allergy, Sinus, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness, Head and Neck Cancer, Strangulation, Mold Exposure, Noise Exposure, Balloon Sinuplasty

When an accident or illness leaves a patient injured, it often requires a seasoned professional to interpret and explain the medical record. Dr. Armstrong is an experienced ear, nose, and throat surgeon with advanced training in allergy, sinus surgery and facial plastic surgery. He is also a trained expert witness who has assisted plaintiff and defense attorneys in more than 400 criminal, medical liability, personal injury, and disability cases. Recent cases have included 3M Combat Arms Earplugs, Defense Base Act claims, motor vehicle accidents, hospital deaths, missed cancers, strangulation, tinnitus, hearing loss, throat injuries, and surgical complications following difficult intubation, neck dissections, tonsillectomies, nasal and sinus surgeries, and facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Armstrong has been a Principal Investigator in 44 clinical trials involving medical treatment of sinusitis, balloon sinus dilation, posterior nasal nerve ablation, sudden hearing loss, noise-induced hea...

Otolaryngology, Noise - Ear Nose and Throat, Facial Paralysis, ENT, Breathing Problems, Sinusitis, Sinus Surgery, Vertigo, Dizziness, Balance Disorder, Hearing Loss, Sleep Disorders, Throat Cancer, Noise Trauma, Balloon Sinuplasty, Car Accident, Head and Neck Surgery, Voice Problems, Hoarseness, Nasal Fracture/Trauma

Dr. Paul E. Lapco MD is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat surgeon and trained expert witness with over 20 years of overall experience. In addition to offering comprehensive care for the full scope of ENT conditions, he performs many minimally invasive procedures such as balloon sinuplasty and advanced endoscopic surgery – with a special interest in the medical and surgical treatment of sinus problems. He is also fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Lapco is an experienced expert witness, having served for both defense and plaintiff cases, at trial and deposition, as well as in the fields of disability assessment, the performance of IMEs, and forensic testing within his field. He has vast experience related to vehicle and work accidents, as well as insurance company claims. Dr. Lapco brings 15 years of clinical, research, and scientific experience to the analysis of each case and serves as an expert witness to 10-15 cases a year. Treatments and procedures: Balloon Sinuplasty, ...

Otolaryngology, Otology - Neurotology, Skull base, Audiology, Hearing Loss, Vestibular, Vertigo, Facial nerve, deafness, Tinnitus, Facial plastics, Facial nerve, Rhinology, Laryngology, Sinus, Voice, Cochlear Implant, Acoustic trauma, facial trauma, dive medicine, diving injury

Dr. Ariel B. Grobman is a second-generation, board-certified otolaryngologist and head & neck surgeon with over a decade of active clinical and surgical experience in South Florida. He is a partner at South Florida ENT Associates, one of the nation’s largest private practice ENT groups, and serves on the Executive Board of Elevate ENT Partners. Dr. Grobman also serves as Medical Director of Baptist Health Plantation Surgery Center, where he was named Physician of the Year, as well as Medical Director of WellnessMD. Dr. Grobman maintains an active, high-volume clinical and surgical practice treating both adult and pediatric patients across a broad range of otolaryngologic conditions. His practice includes sinonasal disease, hearing loss, otology/neurotology, airway disorders, thyroid disease, head & neck pathology, and complex ear disease. He routinely performs advanced ENT surgical procedures and remains actively involved in contemporary standards of care and evolving surgical tech...

Los Angeles, California

Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology - facelift, nose, rhinoplasty, liposuction, scar, hearing, vertigo, neck, ear, cosmetic surgery, hair, implants, voice, skin, ENT

I have 30 years of extensive experience in all aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery including hair, forehead, eyelids, nose, lip, facelift, neck lift, ear pinning and reshaping, cheek and chin implants, fillers, Botox, lasers, skin, scars, liposuction and others except for breast implants and tummy tuck,. I have experience in all aspects of ear, nose and throat for 30 years, including broken noses and other facial fractures, hearing loss, vertigo, dizziness, smell, taste, nasal obstruction, sinusitis, tinnitus, hoarseness, GERD, sleep apnea, cancer, headaches, TMJ, skin disorders.facial nerve, and others. At times, I have been on the clinical faculty at Stanford, USC, UCLA, and Cedars-sinai. I have published over 30 scientific papers and won the research award for my medical school and the American Academy of OTO/HNS. I am Board certified OTO/HNS and Facial Plastic Surgery. I have performed thousands of all the surgeries in my fields and am expert in their proper perform...

Huntington Beach, California

Otolaryngology - Ear Nose and Throat, ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Hearing Loss, Endoscopic sinus surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid disease, Otitis media, sleep apnea, Nasal obstruction, Salivary gland neoplasms, Chronic ear disease, Vertigo, Tinnitus, Tonsillectomy, Tympanostomy

Gregory Mulcahy is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He is licensed to practice in the state of Missouri and California. He completed his Otolaryngology residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has 24 years post residency experience in Veterans Administration, Academic, and Private Practice He is currently employed by the ENT Clinic at Liberty Hospital, Liberty Missouri.

San Diego, California

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injury, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Nasal Injury, Vertigo, Disability, Breathing Difficulty, Dog Bite Injury, Chronic Pain, Hearing Loss, CSF Leak, Infection

Dr. Ritvik P. Mehta is a highly accomplished otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurotology, and skull base surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Facial Nerve Disorders at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He further specialized in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery during his fellowship at UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Mehta is the Founder and Medical Director of California Head & Neck Specialists and the California Facial Nerve Center. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of facial paralysis, where he has developed innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes. He has been actively involved in medical missions, providing specialized surgical care for microtia ...

Los Angeles, California

Otology, Otolaryngology - Otology, Neurotology, Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Cochlear implant, Dizziness, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, Acoustic neuroma, Vestibular schwannoma, Facial paralysis, CSF leak, Meniere's disease, Surgery complications, Otosclerosis, Surfer's ear, Noise induced hearing loss, Ear trauma, Temporal bone fracture, Stapedectomy

Hossein Mahboubi MD, MPH is a dual board-certified otolaryngologist with fellowship training in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery, a sub-specialty focusing on the diseases of the ear and hearing, balance, and facial nerves. Dr. Mahboubi completed his residency in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at University of California Irvine following a post-doctoral research fellowship at the same institution, which helped develop his passion for treating ear and skull base diseases. He then spent additional two years completing a clinical fellowship in otology and neurotology at House Ear Clinic and University of California Los Angeles where he advanced his skills in cochlear implants, stapedectomy, and complex ear and lateral skull base surgery. Dr. Mahboubi has published numerous articles in national and international otolaryngology journals on the diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, including hearing loss, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, exostosis (surfers’ ear), dizziness...

Burbank, California

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Plastic Surgery, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Ear Nose and Throat, ENT, Hearing Loss, Sinus Surgery, Facial Injury, Loss of Smell, Vertigo

Dr. Hershcovitch is a double board certified Otolaryngologist and Facial Plastic Surgeon with a busy private practice with over 14 years experience. He has extensive experience in both Academic and Private Practices. His training and expertise is in all aspects of Head and Neck Surgery, Sinus Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Ear (Otologic) Surgery. Dr. Hershcovitch has represented both plaintiffs and defendants. He has served numerous times as an expert witness for trials and depositions. Additionally he have served as a guide to many of my attorney colleagues on selecting an appropriate expert witness.

Los Angeles, California

Otolaryngology - Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vertigo, Facial fractures, Nasal fractures, Facial trauma, Loss of smell, Voice problems, Sinus, Neck, Swallowing, Face, Vestibular, Nasal trauma, ENT, Ear Nose and Throat, Vocal cord, Breathing

Dr. Nguyen is a board-certified otolaryngologist / head and neck surgeon; and ear, nose, and throat physician. She obtained her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and did her residency training at UCLA. She is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and is an actively-practicing otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon. Dr. Nguyen has published extensively in major, peer-reviewed otolaryngology journals, presented at national meetings, and made appearances on local news channels speaking about otolaryngology health topics. Dr. Nguyen has experience testifying as an expert at trial and deposition.

Sacramento, California

Otology, Otolaryngology - Hearing Loss, Neurotology, Ear Surgery, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implants, Eardrum, Dizziness, Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Otosclerosis, Vestibular Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Sudden Hearing Loss, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Acoustic Trauma, Balance, Hearing, Mastoidectomy, Tympanoplasty, Facial Paralysis

Dr. Varun Varadarajan is a neurotologist, otologist and skull base surgeon with dual board certifications in otolaryngology and neurotology. He specializes in the management of ear and hearing-related disorders. As a lifelong musician, Dr. Varadarajan obtained a degree in music before pursuing his medical career. He fostered his passion for auditory perception by pursuing subspecialty training in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery after completing his otolaryngology residency. Dr. Varadarajan received his bachelor’s degree with a double major in Music and Biology. Dr. Varadarajan attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his otolaryngology residency at the University of Florida. To further subspecialize in ear, hearing and skull base conditions, he completed his neurotology fellowship at the Ohio State University. Dr. Varadarajan’s professional aim is to provide cutting-edge care for the full spectrum of conditions related to the ear and temp...

Claremont, California

Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, Otolaryngology - Cosmetic Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery, Liposuction, Facelift, Eyelid surgery, Rhinoplasty, Nose Surgery, Scars, Laser, Brow Lifts, Forehead Lift, Otoplasty, Lip Lifts, Chin Implants, Cheek Implants, Botox, Filler, CO2 Laser, Rhytidoplasty, Blepharoplasty

∙ Columbia University Educated and Trained Physician ∙ Professional specializing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a focus on Cosmetic Facial Surgery and Rejuvenation ∙ Experienced speaker to both the public and medical professionals on facial plastic surgery and medicolegal issues ∙ Co-author of numerous book chapters on facial plastic surgery ∙ Expert Reviewer for the Medical Board of California since 2012 Board Certified, Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2008, Recertified 2018 Board Certified, Facial Plastic Surgery, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2011, Recertified 2021 Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Canada, Otolaryngology, 2007