Ophthalmology Expert Witness Listings
Welcome to the SEAK Expert Witness Directory – The following Ophthalmology expert witness list contains Ophthalmology expert witnesses, Ophthalmology forensic consultants and individuals who provide Ophthalmology expert reports and testimony.
Featured Experts:
Andrew F. Calman, MD, PhDBd. Cert Ophthalmologist
Assoc Clinical Prof. UCSF
(415) 648-3600
Richard M. HandwergerBoarded Ophthalmologist
Attending Cedars-Sinai
MD, Columbia University
Marvin F Kraushar, MDOphthalmology Specialist
Professor/Author/Lecturer
Harvard Trained
Andrew F. Calman, MD, PhD - Premier Eyecare
San Francisco, California
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy
Additional Information:
Ophthalmology expert for Medical Board of California, Associate Examiner for American Board of Ophthalmology, Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF. Sixteen years experience in medicolegal review UR/QA, clinical policy development as hospital division chief, IPA director, Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee, AAB Health Policy Committee. Strong deposition and writing skills.
Richard M. Handwerger, MD - Laser Vision Medical Associates
Beverly Hills, California
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
External & Ocular Surface Disease, Infant and Adult Corneal Transplant surgery, Cataract, Glaucoma, Laser, Lasik, Refractive Surgery and Ocular Trauma
Additional Information:
Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Member, Laser Eye Associates, (LASIK). Member: Board of Directors: Eye Defects Research Foundation, Licensed in NY, CA & HA. Attending Surgeon, Cedars - Sinai Medical Ctr., Los Angeles, CA. Member: Cornea Society, LA Society of Ophthalmology. Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology.
David B. Mark, MD - Silicon Valley Eye Physicians
Sunnyvale, California
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Ophthalmology, lasik surgery, cornea surgery, general ophthalmology, cataract, glaucoma, retina
Santa Monica, California
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Cataract, Lens Implant, Cornea, Laser Surgery, Glaucoma, Eyelid, Trauma, Personal Injury, Disability, Certified expert for Medical Board of California
Los Angeles, California
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery and Lens Implants, including techniques, equipment and instrumentation.
Additional Information:
Private Practice in Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology UCLA Medical School, sole author and illustrator of best-selling cataract surgery textbook, through four editions and three translations, inventor of 20 eye surgery instruments, 2 US patents, delivered over 200 eye surgery lecturers worldwide.
Denver, Colorado
Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Plastic Surgery Expert Witness
Ectropion, Entropion, Eyelid Retraction, Lagophthalmos, Blepharoplasty, Ptosis, Orbital Tumors, Thyroid Eye Disease, Orbital Fractures, Lacrimal Problems, Facial Nerve Palsy, Anophthalmos
Additional Information:
Clinical Professor emeritus University of Colorado, Dept. of Ophthalmology. Honor Award recipient Am. Academy of Ophthalmology, numerous presentations and published articles
Richard S Casden, MD - Acuity Eye Care
Danbury, Connecticut
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
vision loss, cataracts, Microsurgery, Lens implants, Glaucoma, laser vision correction, ocular injuries
Additional Information:
Extensive experience in MicroSurgery and Laser Treatment of the eye.
Among the first surgeons at Yale to successfully implant intraocular lenses.
Former President, Yale Alumni in Ophthalmology, Board Certified 1980.
Thirty one years active practice as founder and senior surgeon of Acuity Eye Care.
Past President Danbury Medical Society, former member of Danbury Hospital Board of Directors.
Currently Medical Director of Wilton Ambulatory Surgical Center, one of the busiest free-standing eyecare facilities in Connecticut.
Vast experience reviewing Ophthalmology
malpractice cases.
Frank J Weinstock, MD - Infosystems
Boca Raton, Florida
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Ophthalmology, Contact Lenses, Malpractice, Practice Management, Medicolegal Consultation
Additional Information:
Professor - 3 medical schools, National and International lecturer: Author books and articles, Former Director of Risk Management for malpractice insurance company, consultant to attorneys and bureau of workers' compensation, Former Consultant to US Public Health Service, Board Certified, Ophthalmology, Former Consultant to and lecturer contact lens and pharmaceutical companies.
craig berger, MD - Bay Area Eye Institute
Tampa, Florida
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
cataract,cornea transplant,refractive surgery,ocular trauma,pterygium,lasik,prk,cataract surgery,intraocular lens,AK,LRI,glaucoma
Additional Information:
Full time assistant professor University of South Florida College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology 2000-2006
Adjunct Assistant professor 2006- present
Brian D Haas, MD - Brian D. Haas, MD, PL
Orlando, Florida
Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Plastic Surgery Expert Witness
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbital Surgery, Oculoplastics, Eye Trauma, Ocular Oncology, Botox, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Facial Fillers, Lid Surgery, Lacrimal Surgery, Restylane
Additional Information:
Chairman, Orlando Regional Medical Center, 10 yrs., 1999-2009; Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, UCF School of Medicine, Orlando - current
Lawrence M. Hurvitz, MD - Gulf Coast Glaucoma Clinic
Sarasota, Florida
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery
L. Neal Freeman, MD, MBA, FACS, CCS-P - Coding and Physician Reimbursement Analysts, Inc.
Viera, Florida
Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Fraud Expert Witness
Medical coding, ophthalmology coding, optometry coding, physician coding, reimbursement, eye care, coding, Medicare, healthcare fraud, audits, False Claims Act, National Correct Coding Initiative
Additional Information:
Practicing surgeon providing consulting services in medical coding, reimbursement, and compliance. President, Coding and Physician Reimbursement Analysts, Inc., a coding, reimbursement, and practice management firm. Member of the American Medical Association's CPT Advisory Committee since 2004. Certified as a Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P). Past chair, Coding and Third Party Reimbursement Committee of American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Instructs, writes, and speaks for national audiences. Extensive chart review experience.
Atlanta, Georgia
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Lasik, PRK, Laser Eye Surgery, General Ophthalmology
Additional Information:
Has performed approximately 20,000 lasik and PRK surgeries
Atlanta, Georgia
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
LASIK, Refractive Surgery, Cataract, Intraocular Lens, Eye Trauma
Additional Information:
Performed over 10,000 laser vision correction procedures, Professor of Ophthalmology, 1979-2004, Emory University School of Medicine, over 250 peer-reviewed articles, two textbooks of 1,000+ pages each, Lifetime Achievement Awards: American Academy of Ophthalmology and Int'l Society of Refractive Surgery, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Refractive Surgery, 1990-present. Taught at over 600 meetings in 60 countries on six continents.
Rudolph M. Franklin, MD - Rudolph M. Franklin MD & Associates
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Retina, uveitis
Additional Information:
Specializing in retinal disease and uveitis, licensed in LA, TX, MS, full professor LSU Medical Center 1978-1991
BALTIMORE, Maryland
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
CATARACT, GLAUCOMA, DIABETIC RETINOPTHY, COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOGY, OPHTHALMOLOGY, VISION PROBLEMS, PEER REVIEW, IME
Morton F. Goldberg, MD - Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Retina, Hyphemia, Macula, Laser Photocoagulation, Eye Trauma, Sickle Cell Eye Disease
Additional Information:
Former President: Macula Society; Member: Retina Society; American Society of Retinal Sepcialists, Macula Society
John F O'Neill, Sr., MD - Eye Doctors of Washington
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Pediatric Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Ophthalmology, Infectious Diseases, Developmental Disorders, Prematurity Disorders, Strabismus
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Neurology Expert Witness
I am an expert in all phases of ophthalmology especially neuro-ophthalmology, the eye as part of the brain.
Additional Information:
I have been trained at Harvard Medical School and its affiliated hospitals and am Chief of the Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
My opinions will be what I feel is a true analysis of the case based on the data at hand. Anyone who wishes me to help them with a case will hear what I think which may or may not be what they wanted to hear but it will have a solid basis in fact.
Kenneth R. Kenyon, MD - Cornea Consultants International
Marion, Massachusetts
Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Trauma Surgery Expert Witness
Cataract Surgery, Cornea Disease, Laser Vision Surgery, Refractive Surgery, Lasik, Glaucoma, Ocular Chemical Injury, Eye Surgery Complications, Eye Trauma, International Ophthalmology
Additional Information:
Harvard Medical School and Eye Research Institute Faculty x 35 yrs., extensive research, lecture, teaching and publication experience, international experience (licensed to practice in Europe)
Neal A. Sher, MD, FAAO, FACS - Eye Care Associates and Medicolegal-Ophthalmology, LLC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Lasik, PRK, photorefractive, keratectomy, refractive surgery, cornea, chemical, ammonia, chlorine, laser vision correction, farsightedness, nearsightedness
Additional Information:
An internationally recognized expert in the field of refractive surgery and laser vision correction, Dr Sher has edited two textbooks on refractive surgery and has published over 70 scientific articles, monographs and chapters. Dr. Sher also consults for law firms, insurance and technology companies and governmental entities on cases related to malpractice, product liability and forensic issues.
John W. Cowden, MD, FACS - Mason Eye Institute
Columbia, Missouri
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Laser Vision Treatment-LASIK or Refractive Surgery, Ocular Trauma, Eye Surgery, Cataract and Intraocular Lenses, Corneal Surgery and External Ocular Diseases, Eye Infections
Additional Information:
I am currently the Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Missouri, a corneal and external ocular disease specialist including refractive surgery.
Kenneth W. Houchin, MD - Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Las Vegas, Nevada
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Brain injury affecting visual functions; eye injury evaluation and causation; identify visual malingering.
Marvin F Kraushar, MD - Retina Center of New Jersey
Westfield, New Jersey
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Additional Information:
I have reviewed over 900 ophthalmology malpractice claims for: 1) in-house review for insurance companies; 2) collection of data for publications; 3) expert testimony.
I have lectured and published extensively and have given instruction courses at the American Academy of Ophthalmology in risk prevention in ophthalmology.
Springer has published my book, "Risk Prevention in Ophthalmology", 2008.
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology,
University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ
Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, The Mount Sinai Medical School
Mitchell S Fineman, MD - Mid Atlantic Retina
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Eye Trauma, Paintball Eye Injuries, Intraocular Foreign Bodies, Sports Eye Injuries, Macular Degeneration, Open Globe Injuries, Retinal Diseases, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis
Additional Information:
Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson University, Associate Surgeon, Wills Eye Institute. Board Certified in Ophthalmology. Special interest in ocular trauma due to sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, paintball, airsoft, falls, intraocular foreign bodies. Team ophthalmologist for Philadelphia professional sports teams. Published peer-reviewed articles and chapters. Lectures at local and national level.
Bernard R. Blais, MD, FAAO, FACOEM, FACS - Blais Consulting, Ltd.
Clifton Park, New York
Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Occupational Medicine Expert Witness
Occupational Ophthalmology Medicine, Industrial Ophthalmology, Visual Impairment,/disabilities, visual job essential functions, testing functions, standards, ocular safety/visual ergonomics
Additional Information:
One of the experts in the field of occupational ophthalmology. Publisher of current textbooks: Color Vision in the Occupational Setting: Analysis and Testing, AMA Guides to the evaluation of Ophthalmic Impairment & Disability. Measuring the impact of visual impairment on activities of daily life. Thirty years as Professor of Ophthalmology and Chairman of 2 ophthalmology departments, Corporate Medical Director of a shipping company (Military Sealifit Command), Ten years as Regional Occupational Medical Director (Admiral Rickover US Navy Radiological Center).
Chappaqua, New York
Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Neuro-Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Medical and surgical ophthalmology; Neuro-ophthalmology
Additional Information:
Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Yonkers, New York
Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Infectious Diseases Expert Witness
Chief of Retina, NY Medical College, macular degeneration, endophthalmitis, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, retina and vitreous and uveitis specialist.
Additional Information:
Recognized as a world expert in all fields of retina and vitreous. Great communicator. Well published. Peer reviewer of the major retinal journal. Chief of Retina and Vitreous at NY Medical College and educator of not only his peers worldwide ,but residents and medical students for last 25 years.
Jaime I. Krepostman, MD - Retina-Vitreous Specialists, PC
Albany, New York
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Retina-Vitreous Ocular Trauma
Carl J. Hanig, MD - Syracuse Eye Physicians, LLP
Syracuse, New York
Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Pediatric Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Optometry, Oculoplastics, Lacrimal, Plastic Surgery, Tear Duct, Orbit, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Additional Information:
Experienced in chart review for liability issues, causality issues. Have provided expert testimony in WC and medical malpractice issues. Extensive experience in independent medical examinations.
Samuel M. Salamon, MD, FRCSC, FACS - Cataract Eye Center
Euclid, Ohio
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Cataract Surgery, Corneal Scar, Corneal Injury, Corneal Transplantation, General Ophthalmology, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Eyelid Disorders, Ocular Infection
Additional Information:
Dr. Salamon founded a single specialty, multi-office ophthalmology group practice in Greater Cleveland, beginning in 1985. He also developed an ambulatory surgery center. He has authored numerous ophthalmology articles and has been involved in teaching to physicians and others.
Benjamin H Bloom, MD - Benjamin H. Bloom, M.D.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Medical Retina, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Laser treatment of retinal diseases, Cataract, Cataract surgery
Additional Information:
Clinical electrophysiology of the eye, Electroretinography, Medical instrumentation
Harold P. Koller, MD, FACS, FAAP - Huntingdon Valley Eye Care Consultants, Ltd.
Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania
Pediatric Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Strabismus - crossed eyes, Retinoblastoma, eye infections, eye trauma, retinopathy of prematurity, uveitis in children, leukocoria, pediatric brain tumors, birth defects, cataracts, glaucoma, learning disorders.
Additional Information:
TOP Doc - USA 2002 - 2007; TOP Doc, Philadelphia Magazine, 2003 - 2008; Councilor: AAO 1996-2002; Outstanding Tulane Eye Alumnus 1996; Chair section on Ophthalmology 1996-2000; American Academy of Pediatrics
Carolyn R. Carman, OD, FAAO - Low Vision Centers of Texas
Mansfield, Texas
Optometry Expert Witness, Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Visual, ocular, brain, field, acuity injury/impairment, low vision, legal blindness, rehabilitation
John T Edmonds, MD - Tidewater Eye Centers
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Lasik Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Refractive Surgery, Lasik, PRK
Additional Information:
Board Certified in Lasik Surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgery. Over 10,000 cataract and refractive procedures performed.
You can also find Ophthalmology Expert Witnesses in:
Nevada, New York, Massachusetts, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, Minnesota, Georgia, California, Ohio, Virginia, Florida, New Jersey, Maryland, Colorado, Louisiana, and Connecticut
