Radiology Expert Witnesses in California
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of radiology expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on radiology and related issues. Radiology expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these radiology expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Mri, Ct Scan, Diagnostic Radiology, Ultrasound, Neuroradiology, Trauma, Accident, Emergency Radiology, Neuroimaging, Radiology, X Ray, Xray, Abdominal Imaging, Back And Spine Imaging, and Brain Mri.
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Dan Cousin, MD
Radiologist & Neurorad Expert, Harvard/Yale
Diagnostic Radiology, Radiology
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Neuroradiology, Back & Spine Imaging, Body Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Imaging, Oncology, Cancer Imaging (missed cancer), Pediatric & Child Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Pulmonary, Demonstrative Evidence, MRI PET CT scan Ultrasound Mammography
With training from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and other top tier institutions, Dr. Dan Cousin is a dual-boarded, fellowship-trained expert in Diagnostic Radiology in active clinical practice who offers same-day (<24 hr) turnarounds on radiology consultations. Dr. Cousin is a pioneer in 4D demonstrative evidence, has an impressive lecturing and public speaking experience, presents well before juries, and has testified as an expert over 60 times in the last 4 years. As of 2023, his plaintiff/defense split is approximately 50/50.
Dr. Cousin has served as the Medical Director in private practice, and also as the Program Director for a residency program where he was responsible for teaching newly minted doctors to be radiologists. He has nearly two decades of experience in the field including both academic and private practices and both clinical and administrative positions. Dr. Cousin is currently the Clinical Director for BayView Radiology in Florida. He is board-certified by both the A...
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Robert Freed, MD
ER & ICU Imaging – Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis
Midwest Radiology
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Emergency Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Body Imaging, Thoracic Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Radiology AI, Appendicitis, Bowel Obstruction/perforation, PE/DVT, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Aortic rupture/dissection, Pancreatitis/pancreas cancer, Traumatic Injury, Trial Demonstratives, 3D Printing
I am uniquely positioned to opine on imaging of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, with dual fellowships in Abdominal Imaging and Emergency Radiology from UPMC, where I also served as faculty, and a full time practice at Midwest Radiology, the nation’s largest physician owned radiology group with more than 180 radiologists.
My daily work focuses on high volume CT and MRI interpretation for emergency patients, giving me both academic rigor and real world perspective. I frequently consult on malpractice cases involving missed or delayed diagnoses, emergency imaging interpretation, and complex abdominal and chest pathology. Attorneys and paralegals rely on me for meticulous, well documented reports, dependable turnaround, and testimony that makes complex imaging understandable.
When helpful for case presentation, I collaborate with the healthcare division of Ricoh to transform a patient’s CT data into precise visual reconstructions and 3D printed models. These life sized models can demo...
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Elena R Milosavljevic, MD, MA
Diagnostic Radiologist & Breast Imaging Specialist
Loma Linda, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Emergency Radiology, Breast Imaging, MISSED CANCER, Abdominal Imaging, Osteomyelitis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Appendicitis, Pneumothorax, Back and Spine Imaging, Contrast Reaction, Spinal cord, Fracture, MRI, Ultrasound, CT scan, X-ray, Breast Cancer, Mammography, Delayed Diagnosis, Case Merit Review
I am a board-certified and actively practicing general diagnostic and breast imaging radiologist with over five years of experience at a high-acuity, Level I trauma center. My expertise encompasses a comprehensive range of imaging modalities, including X-ray, ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Within breast imaging, I am proficient in mammography, tomosynthesis, and interventional procedures such as ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies, as well as preoperative localization techniques.
In addition to my clinical expertise, I bring extensive medicolegal experience in case review, including careful evaluation of the applicable standard of care. I provide timely and thoughtful consultations and am committed to delivering high-quality reports and testimony that are of the highest quality and easily understood.
To learn more, please visit my site at RadiologyLegalConsulting.com.
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Jeffrey M Dym, MD
Newport Coast, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Diagnostic radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, trauma, spine, fracture, herniated disc, emergency radiology, injury, child abuse, MRI, CT, Xray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, workers compensation, general radiology, neuroradiology, auto accident, pain
Dr. Dym is Chair and Medical Director of the radiology department at Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach.
Dr. Dym has a very clear, concise method of communication imaging findings of potentially complex cases in a manner that is easy to understand. Dr. Dym has experience in expert witness case reviews, and has appeared at depositions and in court.
Dr. Dym has presented at many lectures and conferences and is comfortable with public speaking. He is also a volunteer faculty member at The University of California, Irvine where he presents cases to radiology residents.
In his free time, he enjoys camping, volleyball, biking, jogging and enjoys spending time with his family.
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Drew Bleicher, MD
Neuroradiology & IR – CAQ, Expert Witness
Drew Bleicher MD INC.
Los Angeles, California
Radiology, Interventional & Vascular Radiology
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Neuroradiology CAQ, Interventional Radiology CAQ, Board Certified, Stroke imaging misinterpretation, Missed stroke diagnosis, CT/MRI complications, Thrombectomy, Nerve block complications, CT misinterpretation, Kyphoplasty, Y90, TACE, Expert Witness, MRI misinterpretation, Vertebral fracture, Spinal procedure, Malpractice, Rad Error
Drew Bleicher, MD
Board-Certified in Interventional Radiology & Neuroradiology (CAQ)
Los Angeles, CA | drdrewbleicher@gmail.com
Dr. Drew Bleicher is a dual board-certified radiologist (Interventional Radiology & Neuroradiology-CAQ) with fellowship training in both subspecialties at Jackson Memorial Hospital, one of the nation’s busiest trauma centers. He provides expert witness services for plaintiff and defense counsel in medical malpractice and personal injury cases involving radiologic misdiagnosis, spine and neurovascular procedures, and image-guided interventions.
Dr. Bleicher's clinical expertise includes:
- Stroke misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
- CT/MRI interpretation errors (e.g., hemorrhage, infarct, tumor)
- Cancer imaging and interventional oncology
- Endovascular procedures (e.g., thrombectomy, Y90, TACE)
- Spine procedure complications (e.g., nerve root injections, kyphoplasty, cement embolism)
- Contrast extravasation and vascular access injury
He is skilled at...
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Jean-Paul (J.P.) Dym, MD
Irvine, California
Neuroradiology, Radiology
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standard of care, missed diagnosis, neuroimaging, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), CT scan, MRI, CT perfusion, MR perfusion, spectroscopy, CT angiography, MR angiography, diagnostic radiology, teleradiology, work flow
Dr. Dym is in practice as a board and neuroradiology CAQ-certified
neuroradiologist who did his fellowship training at Yale New Haven University Hospital and radiology residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Until 2020, Dr. Dym was Medical Director and member of the quality assurance team for one of the largest radiology practices in the country. Through this he has reviewed hundreds of misinterpreted neuroradiology studies over the years. This exposure has led him, as an expert in misdiagnosed studies, to lecture extensively regarding medical missed findings and errors. He was recently an advisor for both Nines Radiology and Essential Radiology and is currently a staff Neuroradiologist and Chief of Radiology Quality at Overlook Hospital, helping manage the Neuroradiology section associated with the largest Neuroscience center in New Jersey.
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Joseph O Ugorji, DO
MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine
Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC
Irvine, California
Diagnostic Radiology
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis
Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights.
How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys:
• Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury
• Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma
Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury
• Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation
• Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness
Expertise and Advanced Imaging:
• MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI
• Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries
• Experience with Brain Volum...
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Corinne Deurdulian, MD
Radiology Expert Witness - Professor of Radiology
UCLA Dept. of Radiology/ Greater Los Angeles VAMC
Los Angeles, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Body Imaging, CT scan, CAT scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Xray, Biopsy, Drainage, Aspiration and Biopsy, Abdominal Imaging, PET-CT scan, Peer Review
Board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologist with 20+ years of experience. Former Chief of Imaging at large VA medical center. Previously Associate Professor at USC Keck School of Medicine practicing at large university hospital, cancer center, and LA County Medical Center. Currently Professor of Radiology at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. Experienced with procedures such as biopsies and drainages in addition to diagnostic radiology. Experienced lecturer at large national radiology meetings on various topics. Licensed in CA, TX, and NC.
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Josephine Lee, MD
Thousand Oaks, California
Radiology
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MSK, TRAUMA, RADICULOPATHY, CONGENITAL, DISK/ DISC, MYELOMA, SPINAL CORD, ACCIDENT, MRI, CT/CAT, SCAN, sports injuries, muscle/bony tumor, orthopedic and musculoskeletal imaging, back and spine imaging, MR and CT of all joints (ie- shoulder, elbows, hand, Osteomyelitis (Bone infections)
Affiliations:
- American College of Radiology
- Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology
Licensed:
- California
- Washington
Josephine Lee, M.D., is a distinguished Musculoskeletal and general diagnostic radiologist with over 23 years of experience. She is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and fellowship trained in osteoradiology. Dr. Lee maintains a busy clinical practice reviewing between 40-60 imaging studies daily and serves as Rolling Oaks Radiology Director of Musculoskeletal Imaging.
Dr. Lee has demonstrated her commitment to the medical profession throughout her career and has contributed to research published in journals including American Journal of Radiology, Skeletal Radiology and European Journal of Radiology, among others.
Dr. Lee’s expertise is in sports imaging and trauma. She is available for the review of cases involving sports injuries, trauma, muscle/bony tumor (musculoskeletal) imaging for all joints, and the spine. As well as bone/muscle/soft tiss...
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Saman Hazany, MD
Brain Injury (TBI) Imaging Specialist
Santa Monica , California
Radiology, Neuroradiology
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DTI, Mild TBI, Accident, MVA, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Neuroradiology, Neuroradiologist, Neuroimaging, TBI, SCI, CVA, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Epilepsy, Seizure, Brain Tumor, Birth Trauma
Harvard Trained Traumatic Brain and Spine Injury Imaging Expert and Chief of Neuroradiology at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. Academic appointments at major academic centers (UCLA and USC) with focus on Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) in concussion/mild TBI. Board and Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in radiology and neuroradiology. Extensive experience in care of patients with traumatic brain and spine injury, stroke, epilepsy, and brain tumor. 18+ years experience. Extensive teaching and research leadership experience at USC (2012- present) and UCLA (2019 - present). Former Radiology department Chair and Director of Neuroradiology at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (2012-2018). CEO and chief neuroradiology expert witness at Neuro Experts, PC (2018-present), contributing to clinical care and medicolegal issues of numerous patients with neurological disorders. Frequent presenter and invited lecturer in neuroradiology and traumatic brain injury.
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Geoffrey M Riley, M.D.
Orthopedic & MSK Radiologist – Stanford Univesity
Stanford University
Portola Valley, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Orthopedic imaging, sports imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, bone and joint imaging, bone and soft tissue tumor imaging, fractures, MRI, spine, spinal injuries, worker's comp, emergency imaging, trauma radiology, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, x-rays, orthopedic trauma, joint dislocation, MSK CT, work comp imaging
Dr. Riley is a board certified radiologist with over 25 years of experience in musculoskeletal radiology. He is a Clinical Professor of Radiology at Stanford University and practices at Stanford Hospital. He received the Residency Research Award at UC Davis and the Residents' Teaching Award at UC San Francisco.
Dr. Riley is the past President and Vice President of the San Francisco Bay Radiological Society. He serves on multiple leadership committees, is the radiology liaison for Stanford Hospital’s Sarcoma Tumor Board, and is actively involved in quality improvement initiatives.
He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology and also holds certification from the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Riley has published in medical journals, a book chapter, electronic media, and abstracts. He is a frequent presenter at resident conferences, educational forums, and medical societies.
Dr. Riley is experienced in interpreting and diagnosing disorders of the spi...
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Justin Shafa, MD
Los Angeles Radiologist - Cedars Sinai Faculty
Los Angeles, California
Radiology, Neuroradiology
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radiology, neuroradiology, emergency radiology, ct scan, brain mri, spine mri, spine ct, brain ct, x-ray, xray, ultrasound, CSF, CSF leak, prenuvo, full body MRI
I completed a highly competitive 7 year accelerated B.A./M.D. program at The George Washington University, graduating in 2016.
I completed surgical internship at UCLA, 4 years of radiology residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and returned to Los Angeles to complete neuroradiology fellowship at Cedars Sinai, graduating from training in 2022.
Since then, I have worked several national teleradiology jobs, currently working for Radiology Partners, and also still at Cedars-Sinai working in both emergency radiology and neuroradiology sections. Formerly employed at Prenuvo, a leader in outpatient full-body elective MRIs.
Active state licenses include California, New York, Illinois, New Mexico, Delaware, and Michigan
In my first year of expert witness work, I worked on 5 cases:
4 defendent
1 plaintiff
1 deposition which settled after my testimony
I can be contacted directly at DrJustinShafa@gmail.com or 310-866-0202 for a quick response.
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Yury Fayner, MD; Diplomat, American Board of Radiology
Fellowship Trained MSK Radiology; Gen & Diagnostic
Bakersfield, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Musculoskeletal, Bone & Joint, Trauma, Back & Spine, MRI, Fractures, Injuries, Worker's Compensation, X-Ray, CT Scan, Orthopedic, General Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Ultrasound, Medical Imaging, Board Certified, Dislocation, Accident, Sports Injuries, Infection
Dr. Yury Fayner is a board certified radiologist with over a decade of experience in Southern California and is fellowship trained in musculoskeletal radiology.
Dr. Fayner is experienced in general, diagnostic and musculoskeletal radiology and has specific interests in disorders of the spine, bone & joint disorders, sports medicine, trauma and injury, as well as infectious, inflammatory and cancerous musculoskeletal lesions.
Dr. Fayner is available as an independent radiological expert to review medical records and render medical opinions to assist in litigation, and is offering expertise for both plaintiff and defense matters. He can provide a variety of medical/legal services from simple phone consultation to detailed expert reports and standard of care opinions.
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Jeffrey Chick, MD, MPH, FCIRSE, FSVM, FCCP, FAHA, EBIR, Division Chief, Professor
Expert in Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology
Interventional Radiology (IR); Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR); Diagnostic Radiology; Radiology; Imaging; Research; Medicolegal; Operations; Division Chief; Program Director; Professor
Los Angeles, California
Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Radiology
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Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Image-Guided Surgery, Arterial Interventions, Venous Interventions, Non-Vascular Interventions, Interventional Oncology, Biopsy, Drainage, Venous Access, Thrombectomy, Stent Placement
Jeffrey F. B. Chick, MD, MPH, FCIRSE, FSVM, FCCP, FAHA, EBIR
Division Chief I Professor, Interventional Radiology
Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology
Dr. Jeffrey F. B. Chick is a nationally recognized physician–scientist and academic leader in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology. He currently serves as Division Chief and Professor of Interventional Radiology and as Program Director of the Interventional Radiology Residency. He completed his Diagnostic Radiology residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, followed by Interventional Radiology fellowship training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in both Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology.
Dr. Chick has extensive experience reviewing complex medical cases involving imaging interpretation, image-guided procedures, procedural complications, and standards of care. His academic leadership roles, including Division C...
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