Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck Expert Witnesses

Arizona

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...

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.

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 ...

Venice, California

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - ears nose & throat diseases, hearing, head and neck melanoma, skin cancer face and neck, laryngeal cancer, throat cancer, tongue cancer, voice disorders, plastic & reconstructive surgery of the head and neck, Intraoperative radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, telemedicine

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons Diplomat of the Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Fellow of the American Laryngologic Association, Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of California, San Francisco (emeritus) Robert K. Werbe Distinguished Professor Head and Neck Surgery, University of California,San Francisco (emeritus) Formerly Division Head of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, San Francisco, California Formerly full time practice of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in the San Francisco Bay Area Medical Expert review and testimony, IME consultant Consultant Melanoma Tumor Board California Pacific Medical Center Consultant Laryngectomee Rehabilitation Foundation Co-Developer: Blom-Singer voice restoration prostheses following total laryngectomy Affiliated Faculty, Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco Qualified Medical Examiner, Department of Industrial Relat...

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...

Tampa, Florida

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - ENT, Thyroid, Carotid, Head and Neck Cancer, Face Lift, Rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, Dizziness, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Sinus, Balloon Sinuplasty, Facial Fillers, Neck Masses

BOARD CERTIFIED--OTOLARYNGOLOGY BOARD CERTIFIED FELLOW--FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY & HEAD-NECK SURGERY PRESIDENT--HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY MED ASSN 1995-6 FLORIDA MED ASSN 2004-5 DELEGATE/ASS DEL.--AMA 1995--2011 COUNCIL OF ETHICAL-JUDICIAL AFFAIRS-AMA 2011-18 Vice Chair 2016-2017 PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR--HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY MED ASSN 1997 AND 2004 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS--U MIAMI--1997 CHAIR AWARD--AMER ACAD ENT-HEAD/NECK SURGERY 2002 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AWARD--1998 FLORIDA PHYSICIAN INSURANCE CO. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT--2011 FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSN MAKER--EXPERT WITNESS PROGRAM--FLORIDA BOARD OF MEDICINE --2011 BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD PHYSICIAN ADVISORY PANEL 2000-2006 FLORIDA DEPT OF HEALTH--MEDICAL EXPERT 1999--PRESENT FLORIDA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE JUA/BOARD 2005---PRESENT

Naples, Florida

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Sinuses, hearing loss, airbag, car accident, MVA, gunshot, tinnitus, vertigo, dizziness, anosmia, medial rectus, CSF leak, mold, nasal fracture, ear plug, occupational hearing loss, noise induced hearing loss, toxic chemical, eardrum, smell loss

HARVARD & YALE educated; STANFORD & UCSF trained. CLEVELAND CLINIC Florida Chairman of Otolaryngology. DOUBLE - BOARD CERTIFIED. Dr. Greene graduated from Harvard, phi beta kappa, & magna cum laude. He attended medical school at Yale & performed research at the NIH. Following Residency & Chief Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Greene completed a Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford. He then joined the Cleveland Clinic in Florida, where he attained the rank of Chairman of Otolaryngology. Dr. Greene later founded the Florida Sinus Institute, where he is currently providing comprehensive nasal, sinus & ENT surgery & medical care. Dr. Greene is a contributing author to multiple textbooks, has authored over 40 scholarly publications, and given over 180 lectures. Dr. Greene founded & directed the Cleveland Clinic Otolaryngology Symposium for 8 years, and has taught at numerous ENT courses nationally & internationally. He ...

Atlanta, Georgia

Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Breast augmentation, Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty), Breast lift (mastopexy), Aesthetic Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Skin cancer surgery, Breast reconstruction, Facial plastic surgery, Body contouring, Liposuction, Blepharoplasty, Necklift, Brachioplasty, Fillers, Botox, Panniculectomy

I am a board-certified plastic surgeon with an active and robust clinical practice in Atlanta, GA. I received my medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed my residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a training program consistently ranked as a top 3 plastic surgery program in the nation. My current practice consists of many aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, with an emphasis on cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, breast and skin cancer reconstruction, breast reduction, and skin excision following massive weight loss. I have extensive experience with medical writing and have authored over 50 academic papers and presentations. I have also served as a medical contributor for national news outlets to provide evidence-based summaries and fact checks on the latest medical news. My reviews are detail-oriented, prompt, and objective and are congruent with American Society of Plastic Surgery guidelines. I can be conta...

Georgia

Otolaryngology, Trauma Surgery - Sinus Surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty, Sleep Medicine, Cancer within the Head and Neck, Otology, Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Medical Devices, Endocrine Surgery, Thyroid and Parathyroid surgery, Allergy and Immunology, Audiology

Co-Investigator on multiple medical device clinical trials. National and International speaker on minimally-invasive Rhinology treatments. Medical Device Consultant; Chief Medical Officer

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Medical spa, medspa, aesthetics, botox, filler, hearing loss, facial trauma, disfigurement, facial paralysis, sinus, nasal surgery, head and neck cancer, complications, ENT surgery, facial plastic surgery, facelift, rhinoplasty, scar, tinnitus

I am double board certified in Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and have been in practice since 2009. I have worked at top hospitals including Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, and I trained at Tulane in New Orleans and Mount Sinai in New York City. I did a one year fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in Tampa, Florida. I also co-own a medical spa so have extensive experience in that realm. I also co-own a hearing aid business so have extra experience with hearing loss and tinnitus beyond the usual clinical scope of practice. I have worked in VA settings throughout my training. Currently I practice in the State of New Mexico on which I volunteer for the New Mexico Medical Review Commission which is a panel that reviews all malpractice cases brought in the state, this brings insight in how to review whether there is evidence of deviation from the standard of care, causation of harm, reasonable doubt, etc. I hav...

Lexington, South Carolina

Otolaryngology, Trauma Surgery - Sinus Surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty, Sleep Medicine, Cancer within the Head and Neck, Otology, Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Medical Devices, Endocrine Surgery, Thyroid and Parathyroid surgery, Allergy and Immunology, Audiology

Co-Investigator on multiple medical device clinical trials. National and International speaker on minimally-invasive Rhinology treatments. Medical Device Consultant; Chief Medical Officer

ARLINGTON , Virginia

Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - 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...