Trauma Surgery Expert Witnesses in California

Critical Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Emergency Surgery, Cholecystitis, Resuscitation, Critical Care, Diverticulitis, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Abdominal Surgery, Incarcerated Hernias, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Appendectomy, Trauma, Bowel Obstruction, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wound complications, Soft tissue Infections

Dr. Campbell's strength as an expert witness is to simplify complex medical /surgical issues for non medical personel to understand. He has practiced exclusively Trauma and Acute Care since 2004. He prides himself on being up to date with current literature. He is very comfortable speaking in public, and can be on the Defense or Plaintiff side of a case. All charts will be reviewed objectively in critical detail. Board Certified in General Surgery 2000 to present Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care 2002 to present ATLS Instructor/Faculty Primary Focus on Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with complex ICU Resuscitation. Navy Veteran 17 years with multiple overseas deployments as well as serving in Iraq 2003 Member of Western Trauma Association Chief of Surgery Palomar Medical Center 2021 -2023 Chief Of Surgery Elect Palomar Medical Center 2026 -2028 Operating Room Chair 2020 to present Trauma ICU Director 2020 to present Trauma IMC Director 2020- present Trauma Medical Surgical...

Newport Beach, California

Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - burn surgery, hand surgery, facial plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, trauma surgery, nerve surgery, laser, fillers, Botox, IPL, medspa, cosmetic surgery

Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He was raised in New England and embraces the artistry in his craft; this is what drew him to a career in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Zelken obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Zelken went on to pursue a degree in Medicine at Tufts University and committed to a career as a surgeon-scientist. The first two scientific articles he authored have been cited 140 times. After graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Zelken completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was one of only 2 candidates selected for a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then rated America’s #1 hospital for 22 years in a row. After serving as chief resident at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zelken was selected for an equally competitive microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s most prolific microsurgeon in Taiwan. Dr. Ze...

San Diego, California

Critical Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Emergency Surgery, Cholecystitis, Resuscitation, Critical Care, Diverticulitis, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Abdominal Surgery, Incarcerated Hernias, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Appendectomy, Trauma, Bowel Obstruction, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wound complications, Soft tissue Infections

Dr. Campbell's strength as an expert witness is to simplify complex medical /surgical issues for non medical personel to understand. He has practiced exclusively Trauma and Acute Care since 2004. He prides himself on being up to date with current literature. He is very comfortable speaking in public, and can be on the Defense or Plaintiff side of a case. All charts will be reviewed objectively in critical detail. Board Certified in General Surgery 2000 to present Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care 2002 to present ATLS Instructor/Faculty Primary Focus on Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with complex ICU Resuscitation. Navy Veteran 17 years with multiple overseas deployments as well as serving in Iraq 2003 Member of Western Trauma Association Chief of Surgery Palomar Medical Center 2021 -2023 Chief Of Surgery Elect Palomar Medical Center 2026 -2028 Operating Room Chair 2020 to present Trauma ICU Director 2020 to present Trauma IMC Director 2020- present Trauma Medical Surgical...

Los Angeles, California

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Critical Care, VATS, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Medical Devices, Hospital Administration, General Surgery, CABG, Bylaws

I am a board-certified cardiothoracic and general surgeon with an active clinical practice in Los Angeles, California, specializing in complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, including minimally invasive, robotic, and endovascular techniques. I am licensed to practice in California and New York. I serve as President and CEO of California Heart & Lung Surgery Medical Center, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Centinela Hospital Medical Center, and Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at Southern California Hospital at Culver City. I also hold an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Surgery and serve as Chair of the Bylaws Committee as well as a Member of the Faculty Assembly Committee at the California University of Science and Medicine. My training includes a General Surgery residency and research fellowship at New York University and Mount Sinai Medical Center, followed by a Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship at UCLA, where I subsequently served on faculty. My cli...

Santa Ana, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Shoulder, Elbow, California

Dr. Shahryar Ahmadi is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME) and SIB evaluations. Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Known for his skill, empathy, and diligence, Dr. Ahmadi provides advanced surgical and non-surgical care for the shoulder and elbow, including arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, ligament reconstruction, trauma care, and more. As an innovator, Dr. Ahmadi holds multiple patents in surgical advancements, including techniques to improve recovery and reduce complications. He also integrates robotics and advanced imaging into care. Since 2010, he has been a trusted expert in medical-legal and worker’s compensation cases, earning global recognition for his expertise in orthopedic surgery.

Santa Barbara, California

General Surgery, Wound Care - Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care

I am a highly experienced general surgeon with nearly 40 years of expertise in trauma, acute care surgery, and comprehensive abdominal and breast surgery. My extensive experience also includes advanced wound care management, with a specialization in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Additionally, I have served as an expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants and provided depositions, leveraging my clinical expertise to provide detailed and objective medical insights.

Pleasanton, California

General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - General Surgery, Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, Wound Care

I am a fellowship trained general surgeon with special expertise in acute care surgery, trauma, surgical critical care and wound care with over 32 years of experience. I am a well experienced expert witness and have testified multiple times in depositions and in court.

San Diego, California

Vascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, Vascular Injury, Compartment syndrome, Deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, arterial embolism, amputation, fall and head injury, iatrogenic vascular injury, limb loss, carotid endartectomy, vascular bypass surgery, ruptured aneurysm, angiogram complications

Dr. Michael J. Sise has extensive national experience as an expert witness for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He is the senior trauma and vascular surgeon and the immediate past Chief of the Medical Staff at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. He attended the College of Holy Cross and the University of Rochester School of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society. Dr. Sise obtained his general surgery and vascular surgery training at Naval Medical Center, San Diego. He is board certified in surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical critical care. Dr. Sise served as chief surgeon aboard aircraft carriers USS Constellation, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Ranger, USS Eisenhower and USS Belleau Wood. Dr. Sise was Chief Surgeon aboard amphibious carriers USS Guam and USS Iwo Jima in the Persian Gulf during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. He completed a 20-year career as a Naval Medical Officer in 1992 and became Assistant Trauma ...

Santa Barbara, California

Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Emergency General Surgery, Hemorrhage, Peritonitis, Surgical Complications, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectum Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr. Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS is dual board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care with additional subspecialty certification in Neurocritical Care. He is the Trauma Medical Director at the only American College of Surgeons verified Level-1 Trauma Center between the LA and Bay areas. He has held numerous hospital leadership positions, and has extensive experience in Trauma Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement. He is full time General Surgery Residency Teaching Faculty, is well-published, and is active in clinical research on a wide range of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Critical Care topics. He is passionate about providing his patients with the highest standards of care, and brings these same rigorous standards to malpractice case review for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has extensive experience and expertise in Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, and General Surgery. CV and references availabl...

LAKEPORT, California

Orthopedic Surgery - Venous medicine, Bone & Joint Disorders, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fracture Management, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Joint Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Degenerative Joint Disease, Soft Tissue Injuries, Surgical Repair, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Spine Surgery, Trauma

Joshua Matthews, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He was educated at the University of Missouri in Columbia and received his MD degree in 2009. He then completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Kansas. After residency, Dr. Matthews underwent additional fellowship training in arthroscopy and sports medicine in San Diego, California. As a fellow, he was fortunate to work with athletes at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels. In his nearly 10 years in practice, he has gained extensive experience in the minimally invasive treatment of sports and work-related shoulder and knee injuries. He additionally cares for a variety of traumatic and general orthopedic conditions. Dr. Matthews enjoys an active lifestyle of rock climbing, hiking, paddleboarding, cycling, and fitness training. Dr. Matthews’s passion for staying active drives his motivation to help patients maintain their physical activity and recover from injury.

San Diego, California

General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, EMS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Pain, Sepsis, Shock, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Pre-Hospital Trauma Care, Burn Injury, Surgical Complications, Chart R

Kari F Jerge, MD, FACS is a general surgeon passionate about providing timely, objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for a particular gift for translating complex surgical disease processes and surgical decisions into language understandable by legal teams and juries. She has achieved dual Board Certified in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care. Dr Jerge has additional subject matter expertise elective and emergent general surgery, surgical critical care (ICU medicine), and trauma surgery. Her background includes extensive experience in pre-hospital care of trauma patients including care provided by Fire and EMS services before patient reaches hospital. She has been in independent practice for over 10 years in a variety of settings including rural, private, and large academic practices. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the premier professional society of surgeons. She is also a me...