Vascular Surgery Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of vascular surgery expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on vascular surgery and related issues. Vascular surgery 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 vascular surgery expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Amputation, Vascular Surgery, Varicose Veins, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Dvt, Wound Care, Limb Salvage, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Aaa, Carotid, Endovascular, Gangrene, Hemodialysis Access, Vascular Trauma, and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.

Pranay T Ramdev, MD
  • Vascular Surgery Expert
  • Harvard Fellowship
  • FL State University Faculty
Lily Johnston, MD, MPH, FSVS
  • Vascular Surgery Expert
  • Mayo Clinic Trained
  • 619-346-1970
Geoffrey Risley, MD, FACS
  • Vascular Surgery and
  • Wound Care Expert
  • 904-703-3399
Michael Amendola, MD, MEHP
  • Vascular Surgeon
  • Chief of Vascular Surgery
  • Professor of Surgery
James A. Burks, MD, FACS
  • Vascular Surgeon
  • Columbia & Mt. Sinai Trained
  • Experienced Expert
Arun Chervu MD, MBA, MHA, FACS
  • Vascular Surgery Expert
  • Ivy-League Educated
  • 30+ Years in Practice
Gregory L Nedurian, MD
  • Senior Vascular Surgeon
  • 40+ Years Experience
  • Experienced Expert
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Alexander R. Marmureanu, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Clinical Faculty

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...
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James Roberts, MD, RVT

Board certified Vascular Expert

Surgical Phronesis, Inc.

Arizona
Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree, Chiropractor errors, Vasc trauma; insurance cases
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Jeffrey Chick, MD, MPH, FCIRSE, FSVM, FCCP, FAHA, EBIR, Division Chief, Professor

Expert in Interventional & Diagnostic 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 - 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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Abid Mogannam, MD MBA

Board Certified General and Vascular Surgeon

Walnut Creek, California
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - hernia, trauma, hemorrhage, central line, dialysis, amputation, surgery, deep vein thrombosis, DVT, vein, venous insufficiency, gangrene, peripheral arterial disease, mesh, infection
Dr. Mogannam has extensive experience in the evaluation and management of patients within the medicolegal setting, with a particular focus on workers’ compensation and injury-related assessments. My work involves conducting comprehensive, objective medical evaluations to determine diagnosis, causation, apportionment, and permanent impairment in accordance with established guidelines and legal standards. I routinely perform Qualified Medical Evaluations (QMEs) and/or Agreed Medical Evaluations (AMEs), providing detailed, well-reasoned reports that address all required medicolegal elements, including injury mechanism, treatment history, functional limitations, and prognosis. My reports are structured to withstand legal scrutiny and are consistent with applicable frameworks such as the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment and relevant state workers’ compensation regulations. My experience includes: Determination of industrial causation and analysis of complex injury ...
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Robert L. Shuman, M.D.

42 years Expert Witness Experience

Coronado, California
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - CardioThoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Lung & Esophageal, VATS, HIT
He is currently retired as of February 2024. He practiced thoracic and vascular surgery for 45 years in Long Beach, CA. His boards in General Surgery were 1977-1987. His Thoracic Surgery boards are current through 2030. He has active licenses in CA, IL, UT, AZ, NC and CO. He is currently certified and has been certified as an Expert Witness in FL since 2011. He has done medical Expert work since 1983. He has reviewed over 1,700 cases. He has given 450 Depositions and testified at trial or arbitration 130 times. He has testified in 38 states. Until joining SEAK in 2025, he has never advertised. All referrals were word of mouth via attorneys. CONTACT INFORMATION: Office phone (562) 270-5460 Cell phone (562) 310-6547 email: theshuinc@hotmail.com
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James A Burks, MD, MBA, FACS

Vascular Surgery Expert

Los Angeles, California
Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - limb salvage, vascular injury, limb ischemia, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, aortic aneurysm repair, vascular trauma, hemodialysis access, wound care, non healing wounds, endovascular, amputation, gangrene, PAD, claudication, rest pain, carotid artery surgery, leg bypass surgery
Board certified, private practice Vascular Surgeon with 20 years experience in the medicolegal field. I have been in practice since 2002 in Vascular Surgery with extensive experience in open surgery and endovascular interventions done in the hospital, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and office based lab (OBL). I have expertise in limb salvage and wound care for diabetic foot wounds, arterial related gangrene and venous disease as well as dialysis access and vascular trauma. Training: Medical School: New York University School of Medicine, New York 1991-1995, Alpha Omega Alpha General Surgery internship and residency 1995 - 2000: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center Fellowship in Vascular / Endovascular Surgery 2000-2002: Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York
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James Roberts, MD, RVT

Board certified Vascular Expert

Surgical Phronesis, Inc.

Modesto, California
Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree, Chiropractor errors, Vasc trauma; insurance cases
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Mark A Smith, MD, MBA, FACS, FACHE, CPHQ

Mark A. Smith, MD Healthcare Consulting

Palm Springs, California
Medical Management, Vascular Surgery - Physician Credentialing, Physician Peer Review, Negligent Credentialing, Negligent Peer Review, Patient Safety, Healthcare Quality, Performance Improvement, Fair/Judicial hearings, Medical Staff Affairs, Conflicts of Interest, Physician Integration and Alignment, Physician conduct
Dr. Smith is an independent senior healthcare consultant and a practicing vascular surgeon as a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He has provided expert medical testimony in cases involving medical staff affairs, peer review and credentialing/privileging. He previously served as the Chief Medical Officer with Morrisey Associates Inc/ Morcare LLC for six years and for The Hardenbergh Group0 for 2 years.. He brings 40+ years of clinical practice and hospital management experiences to his work with physicians and hospitals across the United States. He is Board Certified in Vascular Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a member of the American College of Physician Executives, the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Southern California Vascular Surgical Society. Dr. Smith has an expertise in system quality and performance improvement, peer review, ongoing and focused pro...
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Michael J Sise, MD

National expert experience defense and plaintiff

Michael J Sise, MD

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 ...
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Alexander R. Marmureanu, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Clinical Faculty

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...
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Lily E Johnston, MD MPH FSVS RPVI

Vascular Surgeon - Mayo Clinic Trained

San Diego, California
Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease - Peripheral arterial disease, claudication, limb ischemia, atherectomy, thrombolysis, bypass, abdominal aortic aneurysm, stent, vascular trauma, vessel injury, hemodialysis access, angiogram, mesenteric ischemia, endarterectomy, carotid, AAA, amputation, ultrasound, ECMO, statin
Lily Johnston, MD, MPH is board-certified in Vascular as well as General Surgery with over 10 years of experience operating on adult patients in Virginia, Minnesota, and California. She specializes in operating on blood vessels in the neck and body including aortic and other aneurysms; aortic dissections; peripheral arterial disease in the arms and legs; carotid artery and cerebrovascular disease; renal and mesenteric vascular disease; venous or vein disease; connecting vessels for hemodialysis access; exposing and protecting blood vessels for spine surgery; vascular trauma or injury, and assistance with tumor resection when blood vessels are involved. Dr. Johnston received her BA (summa cum laude) from Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa followed by her MD from the University of California, San Diego (La Jolla, CA) where she received an award for Academic Excellence. After a residency in General Surgery at the University of Virginia (Cha...
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Robert Wagmeister, MD

Santa Monica, California
Vascular Surgery - Board Certified, depositions, court. Aneurysms, carotid, bypasses, dialysis, amputations, pulmonary embolus, phlebitis, anterior spine access, Major societies, Reviews
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Bilal Aijaz, MD

Academic Cardiology and Vascular Physician

Bilal Aijaz MD PLLC

Greenwood Village, Colorado
Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Surgery - Interventional Cardiology, General Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, Endovascular Interventions, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Limb ischemia, Coronary angiography, Heart valve disorders, Coronary angiography complications, Myocardial infarction, Heart Attack, Arterial dissection, Acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease
I am a licensed physician and quadruple board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Endovascular Medicine (American Board of Endovascular Medicine), and Internal Medicine. I am in full-time clinical practice at a major academic medical center, where I diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions involving the heart and vascular system. My work involves minimally invasive cardiovascular and endovascular procedures with a focus on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and clear communication. My areas of expertise include: Coronary artery disease (CAD), Peripheral artery disease (PAD), Endovascular procedures and complications, Angiography and stent placement, Myocardial infarction, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO), Acute coronary syndromes I am dedicated to improving healthcare delivery, reducing medical errors, and ensuring high standards of care. In addition to my clinical practice, I provide expert...
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Tej Singh

Verified Vascular Surgeon: Stanford trained

Intermountain Health

GRAND JCT, Colorado
Vascular Surgery - arterial, AAA, Diabetes, venous, endovascular, strokes, DVT, vascular access, amputation, carotid, dialysis, vascular disease
TEJ M. SINGH, MD, MBA, RPVI Medical Director, Vascular/Endovascular Surgery Intermountain Health, Peaks Region, St. Mary’s Medical Center 2643 Patterson Road, Vascular Center Suite 605 Grand Junction, CO 81506 Phone: 970.298.3879 | Cell: 650.444.2599 Email: tmsinghmd@gmail.com June 16, 2025 I am writing to express my enthusiastic interest in providing my clinical expertise as a National Vascular Surgery Expert for all legal matters. I have had a very successful vascular surgery practice over the past 30 years and feel with my extensive clinical skills and program development can serve as a very high level vascular surgical expert and case reviewer. I have extensive experience in case review, best practices and depositions. With over 30 years of extensive experience in vascular and endovascular surgery, and a proven track record in leadership, program development, and strategic management, I am eager to contribute to the mission of delivering honest and accurate vascular surgic...
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Jonathan N Bowman

Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon

Darien, Connecticut
Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Femoral Artery Stenting, Peripheral Arterial disease, Venous Stenting, Deep vein thrombosis, Varicose Veins, Dialysis Access, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Stenting, Carotid Endarterectomy, Dialysis Graft, Dialysis Fistula, Arterial Bypass, Venous stasis wound, Arterial ulcer, Diabetic ulcer
Jonathan Bowman, MD is a highly skilled Vascular Surgeon with 17 years of experience, certified to address conditions related to arteries and veins. He provides both non-surgical and surgical treatments in clinics and hospitals, specializing in improving blood flow using techniques like stenting and bypass surgery for peripheral artery disease, repairing narrowed arteries in the neck that can lead to strokes (carotid arterial disease), creating and maintaining access for dialysis patients, and addressing venous conditions including varicose veins and serious clotting disorders such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Dr. Bowman serves on the managing executive committee of The Vascular Experts, a Vascular Surgery private practice group with 20 Surgeons. He is Chief of Vascular Surgery section at Norwalk Hospital. He has also played a vital role in managing services and supplies for multiple vascular practices in the northeast through his work with US Vascular Management...
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Shaun L. Samuels, MD, FSIR

Miami, Florida
Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Medical Devices - endovascular, aneurysm repair, vascular surgery, endovascular surgery, interventional oncology, ablation, chemoembolization, catheter, radioembolization, bland embolization, biliary intervention, nephrostomy, venous access, dialysis intervention, peripheral intervention, stents, angioplasty, filters
Six years faculty Stanford University. 14 years a partner at the prestigious Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology. Program Director International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy (ISET)--14 years. Leading Program Director of Symposium on Clinical Interventional Oncology (CIO)--10 years; Medical device expert with 14 US patents/patents pending. International expert speaker/lecturer. Faculty at major US and International Conferences: TCT, ISET, CIO, SIR, AIM, CIRSE, ECIO, WCIO, ACIR, TOPE. Particular expertise in vascular and endovascular procedures, catheter-based medical devices, peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm interventions, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR), Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (TEVAR), balloon angioplasty, peripheral stent placement, vascular access, dialysis interventions, interventional oncology procedures, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, microwave ablation, chemoem...
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Jenna Kazil, MD, FSVS, FACS, RPVI

Chief of Staff elect, Vascular and General Surgeon

Florida Surgical Clinic, LLC

Bradenton, Florida
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Bowel obstruction, Dialysis access, Vascular surgery, Steal syndrome, Anastomosis, Delay, Stroke, Delay in care, Bleeding, Vascular specialist, Venous thrombosis
I am a community surgeon who specializes in general and vascular surgery. I have won multiple awards and have a strong community presence. I specialize in endovascular dialysis access as well as carotid surgery/stenting. I do many general surgery cases such as skin cancer, breast cancer, and hernias. I am chief of staff elect and have been chief of surgery at a local hospital. I pride myself on doing what is right for my patients and their families. I am easy to contact and work well with others. I have been told I am a likable and knowledgeable witness.
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Gregory L Nedurian, MD

Senior Vascular Surgeon at Busiest ED in US

Nedurian Consulting

PLANT CITY, Florida
Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Limb salvage, DVT, TCAR, Amputation, Endovascular Intervention, Office Based Lab, AAA Repair, Varicose Veins, Bypass Grafts, Vascular Trauma, Intravascular Ultrasound, Pedal Access, Wound Care, Gangrene, Atherectomy, Carotid artery Stenosis, RF Ablations, Venous Stenting, Vascular Duplex Lab
I am currently a practicing vascular surgeon with more than 45 years of experience in private practice. I am a fellow of the American College of surgeons and have completed a cardiovascular fellowship, with an additional fellowship year of oncological surgery, at the College of medicine and dentistry in New Jersey. This was followed by the wound care fellowship at Ohio State University. My initial 22 years of private practice was at Williamsport and Lock Haven Hospitals where I was the director of the vascular laboratory. Currently I am in private practice at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, FL, with 6 hybrid rooms, and state of the art OR facility for vascular and endovascular procedures. I developed one of the areas, first outpatient office-based Cath Lab, designated for limb salvage. I have extensive trauma experience with multiple cases of limb reimplantation. I embraced the changes brought by technology, with implantation over 500 stent grafts for AAA repair. In additi...
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Sarah R Lane, DNP, APRN, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA FL

Lane Legal LLC

Westlake, Florida
Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesiology - CRNA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, GYN surgery, Thoracic surgery, Bariatric surgery, Podiatry cases, Neuro surgery, Spine surgery, Regional nerve blocks, Peripheral nerve blocks, Laparoscopic Cases, MAC, Fire, Airway, Complications
Doctorally-prepared, board-certified CRNA, Clinical Coordinator, and Director of Education with diverse anesthesia experience across surgical specialties. Vice Chief of Anesthesia. Former Critical Care RN expert witness. Skilled in regional anesthesia, airway management, and perioperative safety. Experience in Orthopedic, robotic, GI, spine/neuro, bariatric, thoracic, vascular, general, podiatry, gyn, cases. Available for plaintiff and defense cases.
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Lori A Mollmann

Medical/Surgical ICU Nurse Expert

Mollmann Medical Consulting

Tampa, Florida
Nurse, Critical Care Surgery - Nurse, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Legal Nurse Consultant, Expert Witness, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Neurovascular Assessments, Medication Errors, Sepsis, Standards of Care, Post Operative Care, Ventilator, Personal Injury, IV Medication, Wound Care, Evidence Based
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Issam A Halaby, MD, PhD

General & Vascular Surgery- Great Depo Skills

Venice, Florida
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Wound Care, Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vascular and endovascular surgery, Hernia surgery, colon surgery, gallbladder surgery, Limb salvage, Abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery, angioplasty, amputations, varicose veins, vein ulcers
I am a Board Certified Surgeon, , with a busy private practice divided between general and vascular surgery. I have been performing expert witness work since 2016 and will review both plaintiff and defense cases. In addition to my clinical training and extensive practice experience I hold a PhD from Cornell University. This affords me the rare combination of real world private practice expertise and academic research and reasoning skills. I am able to provide a rapid turnaround for case reviews and am able to defend my opinions strongly at deposition
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Geoffrey L. Risley, MD, FACS, RPVI

Coastal Vascular & Interventional, PLLC

Crestview, Florida
Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Endovascular Surgery, Amputation, Peripheral angioplasty/stent, Aortic aneurysm repair, carotid angioplasty/stent, carotid surgery, pressure sore, chronic wound, AAA, AV Access, Fistula, Central Line, Limb loss, Abdominal aneurysm, Thoracic aneurysm, DVT, Varicose veins, RF ablations, EVLT
I am a board-certified, fellowship -trained vascular surgeon with an active practice in both traditional vascular surgery and endovascular surgery.I can offer expertise in the management of arterial and venous conditions as well as questions regarding chronic wound care and amputation.
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ROBERT E BLAIS, M.D.

CARDIAC & VASCULAR SURGERY

R E BLAIS MD PA

Delray Beach, Florida
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Vascular Trauma, Thoracic Trauma
RESIDENCY GENERAL SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (FLORIDA) FELLOWSHIP CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY UNIV OF MIAMI US AIR FORCE MEDICAL SERVICE 1968-1970 Am. Board of Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery #3089, 3-77 original certification Professional Society Memberships: Florida Medical Association The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Palm Beach County Medical Association American Heart Association American College of Cardiology American College of Chest Physicians American College of Surgeons American College of Thoracic Surgery Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Trauma: During my residency in General Surgery and then fellowship in Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular surgery in Miami my clinical experience included a Level I trauma center. My practice years at Broward County General Hospital were intimately involved with Trauma in a Level I Center and in Palm Beach County at Delray Medical Center this is also a Level I center in which I have been very active in all of these in addition to usual surgic...
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Rene Loyola, MD

General & Vascular Surgery - Wound Care/HBOT

Self employed

Palm City, Florida
General Surgery, Wound Care - Vascular Surgery, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Wound Care Specialist, Pressure Injuries, Necrotic/Ischemic Surgical wounds, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Ischemic Ulcers, Ischemic Limbs, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wound Dehiscence, Limb Salvage, Surgical Site Infections, Delayed Diagnosis, Standard of Care, Complex Wound Cases, Debride
Dr. René Loyola is a highly experienced General and Vascular Surgeon with over forty years of hands-on clinical practice, including extensive work in wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), trauma, vascular compromise, infection management, and complex surgical wound complications. He trained at one of the top surgical programs in the country (University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital), completing a full general surgery residency during the era when vascular surgery was fully incorporated into general surgical training. He later became a long-standing member of the Society for Vascular Surgery based on his extensive clinical work, advanced coursework, and broad experience treating vascular disease, ischemic limbs, nonhealing wounds, and limb-threatening infections. Dr. Loyola has managed thousands of complex wounds throughout his career, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, necrotic and ischemic tissue loss, surgical wound dehiscence, delayed presentations,...
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Shonak Patel, MD, FACS

Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Wound Care Expert

Coastal Vascular & Interventional, PLLC

Pensacola, Florida
Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Endovascular Surgery, Wound Care, PAD, Stenting, Aortic Aneurysm, DVT, Carotid stent, Carotid endarterectomy, amputation, Dialysis Access, Central Line, Limb loss, Ischemia, AAA, Thoracic aneurysm, Varicose veins, RF Ablations, Angiogram
I am double board-certified, fellowship trained Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon in an active practice in both traditional vascular surgery and endovascular surgery- very high volume. I can offer expertise in the management of arterial, venous conditions, acute and chronic wound care as well as amputations. I am an Assistant Professor for UCF College of Medicine and I'm actively involved in teaching surgery residents. In addition, I am a long standing member and current President Elect of Florida Vascular Society.
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Pranay T Ramdev, MD

Harvard Fellowship Trained Vascular Surgeon

Vascular Interventional & Vein Associates

Vero Beach, Florida
Vascular Surgery - Limb Salvage, Peripheral Artery Disease, Leg bypass, Carotid Artery Stenosis, Abdnominal Aortic Aneurysms, Gangrene, Trans Carotid Artery Revascularization - TCAR, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Hemodialysis Access, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Atherectomy, Ischemia, Wound Care, Varicose Veins, Rest Pain
Specialty & Experience I am a board-certified private Vascular Surgeon, and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. I hold active privileges at two area hospitals. I am a member of the Florida Vascular Society, and for three years served on the board of Indian River Medical Center, now Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach Florida. I am also a faculty member of Florida State University and train medical students who rotate through my practice. I have been practicing Vascular Surgery for over 24 years. My extensive clinical experience includes all aspects of arterial and venous surgery, repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, carotid arteries, dialysis access, diabetic foot wounds, leg bypass surgery, invasive non-surgical treatment of varicose veins, vascular trauma, and much more. My mastery of both traditional open surgeries and cutting edge minimally invasive techniques allows me to customize the appropriate level of care for my patients with the goal of redu...
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Arun Chervu, MD, MBA, MHA, FACS, RVT

Ivy-League Educated Vascular Surgery Expert

AIC Medical Consultants LLC

Marietta, Georgia
Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Wound Care, Dialysis Access, Deep Venous Thrombosis/DVT, Lower Extremity Ulcers, Peripheral Angioplasty/Stent, Vessel injury, Quality & Safety, Limb Ischemia, Amputation, Lower Extremity Prosthetics, Varicose Veins, Outpatient Based Lab, Central Line, Vascular Ultrasound, Product Liability
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon with more than three decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience, providing evidence-based medico-legal opinions in vascular surgery malpractice, limb salvage, wound care, venous thromboembolism, dialysis access, and procedure-related complications. Independent, objective opinions for plaintiffs and defendants on standard of care, causation, and damages. Training & Academic Background. Earned a BSE in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University (Magna Cum Laude, 1980) and an MD from Cornell University Medical College. Completed General Surgery residency and Vascular Surgery fellowship training at UCLA (including dedicated research experience) and subsequently served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, teaching medical students and surgical residents. Clinical Career. Practiced with Vascular Surgical Associates in Marietta, Georgia (1995–June 2025), contributing to clinical prog...
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Gregory L Nedurian, MD

Senior Vascular Surgeon at Busiest ED in US

Nedurian Consulting

Georgia
Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Limb salvage, DVT, TCAR, Amputation, Endovascular Intervention, Office Based Lab, AAA Repair, Varicose Veins, Bypass Grafts, Vascular Trauma, Intravascular Ultrasound, Pedal Access, Wound Care, Gangrene, Atherectomy, Carotid artery Stenosis, RF Ablations, Venous Stenting, Vascular Duplex Lab
I am currently a practicing vascular surgeon with more than 45 years of experience in private practice. I am a fellow of the American College of surgeons and have completed a cardiovascular fellowship, with an additional fellowship year of oncological surgery, at the College of medicine and dentistry in New Jersey. This was followed by the wound care fellowship at Ohio State University. My initial 22 years of private practice was at Williamsport and Lock Haven Hospitals where I was the director of the vascular laboratory. Currently I am in private practice at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, FL, with 6 hybrid rooms, and state of the art OR facility for vascular and endovascular procedures. I developed one of the areas, first outpatient office-based Cath Lab, designated for limb salvage. I have extensive trauma experience with multiple cases of limb reimplantation. I embraced the changes brought by technology, with implantation over 500 stent grafts for AAA repair. In additi...
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Daniel Torrent, MD, MPH, FACS

Vascular Surgeon

Buford, Georgia
Vascular Surgery - Vascular surgery, DVT, PE, venous, embolism, artery, limb loss, amputation, vein, ischemia, aneurysm, thrombosis, clot, endovascular, stent, aorta, carotid, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke
After obtaining a Medical Degree and Masters in Public Health from Ohio State University in 2011, completed general surgery training at East Carolina University (2017), and vascular surgery training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center (2019). Board certifications achieved in both general and vascular surgery. Inducted as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) in 2023. Work experience in an academic setting for several years before transitioning to community practice. Remain active in education with teaching responsibilities at a general surgery. Currently work across the spectrum of vascular surgery including open and endovascular interventions for arterial and venous disease. Outside of direct patient care, also serve as a speaker/consultant for a device company and provide independent peer review for medical cases brought to the medical board. Additionally, serve on multiple committees of the Society for Vascular Surgery.
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Vibhav K Bansal, MD, JD

Univeristy of Illinois College of Medicine

Chicago, Illinois
Neurology, Neurological Surgery - Stroke, Vascular, Carotid Stenosis, cerebral aneurysm, subarachnoid hemorrhage, AVM, fistula, thrombectomy, neurocritical care, interventional neurology, neuroradiology, endovascular surgical neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, vascular surgery, Brain Aneurysm
Dr. Bansal is a quadruple board-certified (Neuro-Endovascular Surgery, Neuro-Critical Care, Vascular Neurology, Neurology) physician. His specializations include Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (Neuro-Endovascular Surgery), Stroke/Vascular Neurology, Neuro-Critical Care and General Neurology. He serves as the Director of Neurosciences and System-Wide Stroke Director for multiple Stroke Centers including a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Stroke Center. Dr. Bansal is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Bansal is the Principal Investigator for multiple NIH trials related to Stroke and Neuro-Endovascular Surgery and he has authored multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed articles. In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Bansal has a JD with emphasis in Healthcare. Given Dr. Bansal's unique credentials, he has provided his expertise for multiple cases reviews, malpractice suits and criminal cases.
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James Roberts, MD, RVT

Board certified Vascular Expert

Surgical Phronesis, Inc.

Kentucky
Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree, Chiropractor errors, Vasc trauma; insurance cases
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Eric D. Wellons, MD

Vascular Surgery

Atlanta Vascular Specialists

Rockville, Maryland
Vascular Surgery, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - Vascular, Endovascular Surgery, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Venous Disease, Vein ablation, Varicose veins, Aortic aneurysms, lower extremity amputations, carotid disease, hemodialysis access, outpatients vascular interventions, sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, stent placement, atherectomy
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Alik Farber, MD, MBA

Boston, Massachusetts
Vascular Surgery - Vascular surgery & endovascular therapy which includes endovascular aneurysm repair, arterial/venous angioplasty and stinting, thrombolysis & embolization, radiofrequency ablation, laser therapy, sclerotherapy
Practice both vascular and endovascular surgery. Treat all vascular disorders of arteries, veins, and lymphatics with the exception of those affecting the heart and brain using medical therapy, endovascular therapy, and open vascular surgery. Minimally invasive endovascular procedures performed include angioplasty, placement of stents and stentgrafts, atherectomy, embolization, radiofrequency ablation, laser therapy, and sclerotherapy.
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Abe Mohapatra, MD, MS, FSVS, FACS, RPVI

Vascular Surgery Expert

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts
Vascular Surgery - aortic aneurysm, vascular injury, carotid stenosis, peripheral artery disease, limb ischemia, vascular trauma, amputation, gangrene, claudication, lower extremity bypass, endovascular intervention, angioplasty, stenting, endovascular aneurysm repair, transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
I am a board-certified vascular surgeon practicing at both a large academic medical center and a smaller community hospital in the Boston area. My clinical practice spans all aspects of vascular surgery including arterial and venous disease, open vascular surgical procedures and endovascular interventions, and medical management and surveillance of non-operative vascular disease. Procedures performed include carotid endarterectomy, carotid stenting, thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, endovascular aneurysm repair, lower extremity bypass, peripheral endovascular interventions including balloon angioplasty and stenting, endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, and phlebectomy.
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Stefano J Bordoli, MD

Vascular Surgery & Stroke Expert Witness

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Vascular Surgery - Carotid Artery Stenosis, Carotid Artery Occlusion, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Critical Limb Ischemia, Acute Limb Ischemia, Acute Arterial Occlusion, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, Endarterectomy, Angioplasty, Angiogram, Varicose Veins, Stroke, Thrombectomy, Peripheral Bypass, Hemodialysis Access
I am a board-certified vascular surgeon in active clinical practice since 2013, based in a tertiary academic center in Grand Rapids, MI. I offer plaintiff and defense expert witness services, including case review, standard of care opinions, causation analysis, deposition, and trial testimony. My clinical expertise spans the full range of vascular surgery, with a particular focus on carotid artery disease and stroke prevention. I am a founding member of our institution’s Carotid and Endovascular Board (established 2014), participating weekly in multidisciplinary collaborative case reviews involving complex ischemic cerebrovascular disease. This experience has given me advanced expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of carotid artery occlusive disease, including asymptomatic and symptomatic cases. As the Quality Lead for our busy vascular surgery group for nearly a decade, I have extensive experience reviewing patient outcomes, quality metrics, and identifying deviat...
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Grant Scott, MD

Vascular Surgery & Venous Disease Expert Witness

Ozark, Missouri
Vascular Surgery - Peripheral arterial disease, Access closure devices, acute limb ischemia, carotid artery disease, DVT, May Thurner, Pelvic congestion syndrome, nutcracker syndrome, AAA, aneurysmal disease, A-V fistula
Board-certified vascular surgeon with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of arterial and venous disease. Clinical practice has included high-volume management of superficial and deep venous pathology, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), chronic venous insufficiency, May-Thurner syndrome, Pelvic congestion syndrome, varicose veins, venous ulceration, and post-thrombotic syndrome. Additional extensive clinical experience in open and endovascular arterial procedures including: carotid disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and aneurysmal disease. Experience includes evaluation and management of complex vascular patients in both elective and urgent settings, interpretation of vascular imaging and duplex ultrasound studies (RPVI certified), perioperative decision-making, and management of complications related to vascular procedures and anticoagulation therapy. Presented clinical research and educational material at national and regional vascular meetings, incl...
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David A. Mayer, M.D., D.A.B.S., F.I.C.S.

General Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon

Huntington, New York
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - general surgery, vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, breast cancer, trauma surgery, critical care and laparoscopic surgery expert
General surgery,vascular surgery,bariatric surgery, breast cancer, trauma surgery, critical care and laparoscopic surgery expert. Chairman of Surgery Emeritus, Associate Professor of Surgery. Over 25 years experience as medical expert witness in all jurisdictions.
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Craig A Nachbauer, MD, RPVI, MBA

North Country Thoracic and Vascular

Plattsburgh, New York
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Thoracic Surgery, Phlebology, Non-invasive Vascular Testing, Lung Cancer
Dr. Craig Nachbauer is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has practiced thoracic and vascular surgery since 1991. He is experienced in medical record review, determinations of standard of care, and deposition and testimony in medical malpractice cases. Dr. Nachbauer received his thoracic surgery residency at the Ohio State University Hospitals. After a fellowship in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University, he completed his training as Clinical Associate in Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. Currently, Dr. Nachbauer is in private practice, specializing in thoracic and vascular surgery. He serves as Medical Director of Plattsburgh Advanced Imaging. He was former medical director of the University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Wound Center.
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Kapil Gopal, MD, MBA

Gopal Medical Consulting Services, LLC

New Albany, Ohio
Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Limb Salvage, Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid, Aorta, Dialysis, Arteriovenous Access, Veins, Arteries, Endovascular, Mesenteric Ischemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Post Thrombotic Syndrome, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
I am a board certified practicing vascular surgeon with previous positions held at the University of Maryland as an Assistant Professor of Surgery, Director of the Maryland Wound Healing Center, and Associate Program Director of the Vascular Surgery Training Program. I then transitioned to practice at a large non-academic quantenary care center. I am currently practice in Columbus, OH. My practice involves all aspects of vascular care that include Endovascular, open surgical and medical treatment of blood vessels out of the heart. My practice involves: Carotid Endarterectomy, and with TCAR method of carotid stent placement Thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with Endovascular and open surgical techniques Lower extremity arterial revascularization using Endovascular and surgical bypass techniques Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Creation and maintenance of arteriovenous access for dialysis Venous Disease Management with thrombectomy and stent placement, May Thurner Syndrome...
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Patrick Alan Stone

Vascular Surgeon -Vanderbilt University Faculty

Stone Consultants

Nashville, Tennessee
Vascular Surgery - Limb Loss/ ischemia, Bleeding /cardiac cath, DVT, Compartment syndrome, Retained intravascular Foreign Bod, Carotid stenosis and aneurysm, av access complications, Aneurysm pseudoaneurysm, Vascular site Infection, Wrong Site Surgery, Spine Surgery, knee dislocation , Vascular Trauma, Retroperitoneal bleed
Patrick A. Stone, MD, RVT, RPVI, FACS is a Board Certified, Professor of Vascular Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is currently the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program Director, Director of the Vascular Laboratory and Vice Chair of the Department of Vascular Surgery. He graduated with his MD from Marshall University School of Medicine and completed Residency training at West Virginia University, Charleston Division and Fellowship at the University of South Florida. He has 19 years of clinical experience caring for a wide variety of Vascular Surgery patients. He is boarded in Vascular Surgery and General Surgery with over 100 publications, a writer for up to date, editor and chief of the Second and Third edition of the Vascular Surgery Combat Manual and a Distinguished Fellow of the Society of Vascular Surgery. He has held multiple positions within the Vascular Surgery Societies. He has received multiple teaching and patient satisfaction awards. Dr. Stone has been ...
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David M Rosenstein, MD, PhD

Hospital Medicine

Dallas, Texas
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Cardiology, Vascular surgery, Hospitalist, Nephrology, Infectious diseases
Post doctoral fellowship in Otolaryngology Doctoral disseration in Cell Biology with focus on NeuroAnatomy Currently working as a Cardiovascular Hospitalist Have skills in General Internal Medicine, Prior board certification in Pediatrics, and have experience with management with acute stroke teams, pre and post Liver Transplant services, LVAD and pre-transplant Cardiology and Vascular Surgery
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Maseer A Bade, MD, FACS, RPVI

Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Reston, Virginia
Vascular Surgery - Vascular, Endovascular, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, AAA, EVAR, Thoracic Aneurysm, TEVAR, PVD, PAD, Bypass, Angioplasty, Stent, Atherectomy, TCAR, Thrombolysis, Thrombectomy, Dialysis, AV Fistula / AV Graft, Aortic Dissection, Carotid
DEFENSE & PLAINTIFF CASES 10 YEARS OF EXPERT WITNESS, DEPOSITION, & TRIAL EXPERIENCE EMPLOYMENT: Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates, P.C. (Past Partner) Vascular Surgery Associates, LLC (Past Partner) Inova Vascular (Inova Medical Group) - Present APPOINTMENTS: Clinical Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, Howard University Clinical Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Assistant Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia Attending Vascular Surgeon, Inova Health General Surgery Residency Program Attending Vascular Surgeon, Inova Health-Walter Reed Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program
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Michael F Amendola, MD MEHP

Vascular Surgery Expert Witness Services

VCU Medical Center/VA Medical Center

Richmond, Virginia
Vascular Surgery, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - vascular surgery, arterial line trauma, hand ischemia, compartment syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, access site bleeding, limb amputation, aortic surgery, claudication, venous insufficiency, venous disease, arterial disease, lymphedema, endovascular interventions, hemodialysis access, critical limb ischemia, limb salvage, wound care
Dr. Michael Amendola is a practicing vascular surgeon at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond Virginia. He serves as the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Clinical Director of The Vascular Duplex Laboratory. He graduated from the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Science as well as a Master’s of Chemistry in 1995. In 2002, Dr. Amendola received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Amendola completed his general surgery residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in 2007 and his Vascular Surgery fellowship at the same facility in 2009. He is board certified in vascular and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He was selected in 2024 to be an American Board of Surgery certifying examinator in vascular surgery. Dr. Amendola is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Amendola is a Professor of Surgery at Virginia Commonwea...
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Kedar S Lavingia, MD, RPVI, FACS

Richmond, Virginia
Vascular Surgery - aortic, aneurysm, vascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, gangrene, thoracic aneurysm disease, aortic dissection
Advanced Endovascular Aortic Fellowship, Beijing, China March 2019-May 2019, Aortic Fellow Stanford University, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Stanford, CA, Fellow I am a board-certified vascular surgeon practicing at both a large academic medical center and a veterans hospital in the Richmond area. My clinical practice spans all aspects of vascular surgery including arterial and venous disease, open vascular surgical procedures and endovascular interventions, and medical management and surveillance of non-operative vascular disease. Procedures performed include carotid endarterectomy, carotid stenting (TCAR), thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, endovascular aneurysm repair, lower extremity bypass, peripheral endovascular interventions including balloon angioplasty and stenting.
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James Roberts, MD, RVT

Board certified Vascular Expert

Surgical Phronesis, Inc.

Washington
Vascular Surgery, General Surgery - Vascular ultrasound, Healogics Wound degree, Chiropractor errors, Vasc trauma; insurance cases
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