Glaucoma Expert Witnesses
Glaucoma expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on glaucoma. The glaucoma expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Laser Surgery, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck.
Nathan J. Abraham, MD
Abraham Eye Center
Valencia, California
Ophthalmology, Optometry
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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...
Duane M Bryant, M.D.
Ocular Trauma, Med Mal, Visual Impairment
Duane M. Bryant, M.D.
Chula Vista, California
Ophthalmology, Optometry
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Ophthalmologist, Cataract, Glaucoma, Ophthalmic Trauma, Intra-vitreal Injection, Eye Injury, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vein Occlusion, Macular Degeneration, Vision Loss/Impairment, Life Care Planning, Nexus Letters
I am a seasoned ophthalmologist with over 30 years of clinical experience with cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, branch vein occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion. Surgical experience with cataracts, glaucoma, laser surgery for glaucoma, laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy, laser surgery for central vein occlusion and branch retinal vein occlusion, intravitreal Avastin injections.
I have been involved in expert witness, peer chart review and IME work for more than 12 years.
I am now doing Life Care Planning for cases of Visual Impairment.
In addition, I am available for live video for consultation, deposition, arbitration and mediation.
Andrew F. Calman, MD, PhD
Premier Eyecare
San Francisco, California
Ophthalmology, Optometry
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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.
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Matthew Denny, MD
San Francisco, California
Ophthalmology
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Blindness, Cataract Surgery, Corneal Transplant, Corneal Ulcer, Dry Eye, Eye Infection, Eye Injury, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma, Keratoplasty, Ocular Trauma, Pterygium, Standard of Care, Surgical Complication, Vision Loss
Dr. Denny is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and corneal disease. He is the Chief of Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. In addition to caring for patients in his private comprehensive practice, he takes emergency trauma call at several regional hospitals. Dr. Denny is regularly invited to local medical society meetings for his engaging presentations, and he has won several teaching awards for training ophthalmology residents in the clinic and operating room.
Thomas D Tyler, MD, PhD
San Carlos, California
Ophthalmology
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Vision Loss, Ocular Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuroophthalmology, Sight Disorders, Retinal Detachment, Macular Degeneration, Optic Nerve, Eye Trauma, Eye Injury, Malpractice, Cataract, Glaucoma, Surgery, Complications, Standard of Care, Blindness
Thomas Tyler, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist, with extensive experience in the development of medical devices. Dr. Tyler is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Tyler is part of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Tyler provides comprehensive record review and Independent Medical Examinations; verbal and written reports provided in a timely manner; depositions/court testimony for defense or plaintiff.
Gabriela A Rifkin, JD, MD
Gabriela Rifkin, JD, MD, PA
Parkland, Florida
Ophthalmology
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comprehensive ophthalmology, law degree, eye, surgeon, comprehensive, glaucoma, vision, malpractice, anterior segment, diabetes, vision loss, pterygium, cataract, eye injury, eye doctor
Gabriela Rifkin, J.D., M.D., is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist, offering medical and surgical eye care for a variety of conditions. She has experience with cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, conjunctivitis, and many other conditions and diseases affecting the eyes and vision.
Dr. Rifkin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her medical degree and her law degree. She completed her internship at MacNeal Hospital in the Chicagoland area, followed by residency in ophthalmology at the University of Rochester in upstate New York. Her research has been accepted for posters and presentations at meetings and she has been published in IOVS, a prestigious ophthalmology journal
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She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Todd D Severin, MD
Nationally recognized Glaucoma/Cataract Specialist
Delray Beach, Florida
Ophthalmology
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Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, Trauma, Intraocular Lens
Current ABMS or AOA Board Specialty and Subspecialty Certification(s): Ophthalmology
License: California; Florida (TBD date)
Additional Information: Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, Berkeley -- Ophthalmology/Glaucoma
Founder/Director Tri-Valley Eye Research Institute.
Medical/Surgical Director, East Bay Eye Centers, San Ramon, California
Director/Co-Founder University of California, Berkeley Glaucoma Day Annual Conference
Advisory Panel, University of California, Berkeley Clinical Research Center
Medical Director University of California Glaucoma Certification Program
Medical Reviewer for Medicare Utilization Expert Witness Testimony/Chart Review
Neal A. Sher, MD, FAAO, FACS
Medicolegal-Ophthalmology, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery
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LASIK, PRK, cataract, glaucoma, refractive surgery, cornea, eye injury, chemical eye injury, laser vision correction, patent, ocular injury, non -lethal projectile injury, pain or pepper ball, MDL. Consultant and expert in ophthalmic pharmaceutical patents
A well -known ophthalmic surgeon with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Sher had an active corneal, refractive surgery and ophthalmology practice and specialized in laser vision correction (PRK and related procedures, complications of LASIK) and corneal disease. Dr. Sher has been involved in the laser refractive surgery field since its earliest days and was one of the first surgeons in the world to perform excimer therapeutic and laser vision correction. He has performed thousands of cataract surgeries and treated numerous patients with glaucoma. He has authored two textbooks, several monographs and dozens of peer reviewed articles on refractive surgery. He is an Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota Medical School and currently, Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
Dr Sher has reviewed over 350 potential malpractice cases for both defense and plaintiff and malpracti...
Kenneth R. Kenyon, MD
Cornea Consultants International
Marion, Massachusetts
Ophthalmology
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Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery Complications, Cornea Disease, Laser Vision Surgery, Refractive Surgery, LASIK, Glaucoma, Ocular Chemical Injury, Eye Trauma, International Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Trauma, Ocular Pathology
Harvard Medical School, Tufts School of Medicine and Eye Research Institute Faculty x 35 yrs. Active medical and surgical practice, specializing in cataract, cornea, refractive and glaucoma surgery plus ocular trauma and surgical complication management. Extensive research, lecture, teaching and publication experience. International recognition and licensure (Europe)
Purak Parikh, MD
Massachusetts
Ophthalmology, Optometry
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General ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular lens, Corneal Transplantation, DMEK, DSAEK, DSEK, PKP, Eye Surgery Complications, Cornea Disease, Laser Vision Surgery, Refractive Surgery, LASIK, PRK, Glaucoma, Retina, Ocular Chemical Injury, Eye Trauma, Ophthalmology Trauma, Ocular trauma
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certified
- Actively practicing medical and surgical ophthalmologist focusing on the specialty focus listed above.
- Receives regional referrals and conducts second opinions most frequently in the field of cataract surgery and corneal pathology
- Lecturer/presenter at national and regional meetings in the field of cataract surgery and corneal pathology
- Published author of research articles and book chapters in the field of cataract surgery and corneal pathology (does not actively perform research)
- Former President of New Hampshire Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors Recipient
Purak Parikh, MD
Brookline, New Hampshire
Ophthalmology, Optometry
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General ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular lens, Corneal Transplantation, DMEK, DSAEK, DSEK, PKP, Eye Surgery Complications, Cornea Disease, Laser Vision Surgery, Refractive Surgery, LASIK, PRK, Glaucoma, Retina, Ocular Chemical Injury, Eye Trauma, Ophthalmology Trauma, Ocular trauma
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certified
- Actively practicing medical and surgical ophthalmologist focusing on the specialty focus listed above.
- Receives regional referrals and conducts second opinions most frequently in the field of cataract surgery and corneal pathology
- Lecturer/presenter at national and regional meetings in the field of cataract surgery and corneal pathology
- Published author of research articles and book chapters in the field of cataract surgery and corneal pathology (does not actively perform research)
- Former President of New Hampshire Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors Recipient
Steven M Williams, MD
Mohawk Valley Retina
New Hartford, New York
Ophthalmology
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Retina, Macula, Optic Nerve, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Ocular Surgery, Ocular Trauma, Ocular Infections, Ocular Oncology, Neuro-ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy
Dr. Steven Williams is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon. He is the founder and managing partner of a busy vitreoretinal surgical practice with over 20 years of clinical experience. He provides patient care and resident training at the nearby Upstate Medical University Ophthalmology Residency Program.
Dr. Williams is an expert in complex eye diseases including; vitreoretinal diseases, ocular surgery, management of surgical complications, glaucoma, uveitis, ocular oncology, ocular infections, and optic nerve disorders. He lectures on these subjects to ophthalmology residents, as well as other eye care providers. He also has served as a Trustee at St. Elizabeth Medical Center providing quality assurance and medical performance oversight.
Dr. Williams has served as a consulting expert witness for over fifteen years.
Harold P. Koller, MD, FACS, FAAP
Harold P. Koller, M.D., LLC
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
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Strabismus - crossed eyes, Retinoblastoma, eye infections, eye trauma, retinopathy of prematurity, uveitis in children, leukocoria, pediatric brain tumors, birth defects, cataracts, glaucoma, learning disorders
First prize, American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1974 for scientific exhibit
Chair Section on Ophthalmology 1996-2000; American Academy of Pediatrics
Outstanding Tulane Eye Alumnus 1996
Councilor: American Academy of Ophthalmology 1996-2002
TOP Doc - USA 2002 - 2011
TOP Doc, Philadelphia Magazine, 2003 - 2011
Carolyn R. Carman, OD, FAAO
Low Vision Centers of Texas
Houston, Texas
Optometry, Ophthalmology
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Visual, ocular, brain injury, field, acuity injury/impairment, low vision, legal blindness, visual rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, glaucoma, eye trauma, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration
Dr. Carolyn Carman has over 30 years of experience in comprehensive eye care for all ages and specializing in visual impairment due to ocular injury, ocular disease, or brain injury. She has been involved in expert witness testimony for over 20 years and serves both plantiff and defense counsel. She is a residency-certified, licensed, practicing Therapeutic Optometrist and Glaucoma Specialist in Texas. Dr. Carman is presently the Director of the University of Houston Center for Sight Enhancement and is a Clinical Professor in the College of Optometry, specializing in low vision and visual impairment.
Dr. Carman is the former Chair of the Texas Optometry Board after receiving 2 Texas Governor appointments. She has served as Chair of multiple national committees, was awarded the Texas Rehabilitation Association Physician of the Year, the Texas Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year as well as the Molly Brown Leadership Awards. She currently serves on the State of Texa...
AMY KOTECHA, MD
CAPITAL VISION
ARLINGTON , Virginia
Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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Lasik, cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, medical retina, glaucoma, corneal procedures, facial aesthetics, oculoplastics, trauma and injuries, blepharoplasty, laser treatments, optometry, malpractice cases, ophthalmology emergencies, retinal lasers, intravitreal retinal injections, IMEs, coding
I am a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who graduated with honors from a highly competitive 6 year BS-MD program. I have over 20 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology and am familiar and experienced in most clinical and surgical fields of ophthalmology including but not limited to Lasik/PRK, cataract surgery, ocular trauma, glaucoma treatment and surgery, corneal diseases and surgeries , pterygium surgeries, retinal lasers and intravitreal injections, facial aesthetics including botox and fillers, and oculoplastics. I have over 10 years experience with and enjoy doing chart reviews, serving as an expert witness, and performing independent and disability medical examinations. I have significant knowledge and experience in dealing with ocular trauma and surgical complication cases. I have served on both defense and plaintiff cases. Other lawyers have highly complimented my services, as I deliver reviews in a timely and efficient manner.
I am prompt, have excellent commu...