Reconstructive Surgery Expert Witnesses

Reconstructive surgery 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 reconstructive surgery. The reconstructive surgery expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Cosmetic Surgery, Dermatology, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, Podiatry, and Wound Care.

William K Collins, MD, MBA

Scottsdale, Arizona
Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, DIEP flap, Breast Augmentation, Breast Surgery, Breast Implant, ALCL, Cosmetic Surgery, Microsurgery, DIEP Flap, Limb Salvage
Dr. Collins is an academic plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Boston, MA. He completed his residency training at Harvard Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Boston, MA in 2020. His clinical practice includes microsurgery, breast reconstruction including DIEP flaps, limb salvage and mohs reconstruction.

Benjamin Cullen, DPM

San Diego, California
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Standard of Care, Malpractice, Disability, Peer Review, Lower Extremity, Arthroscopy. Foot Pain, Foot Surgery, Foot and Ankle Fractures, Ankle Pain, Ankle Surgery, Tendon Tears, Arthritis, Bunions, Reconstructive surgery, trauma, sports medicine, arthritis, hammertoes
Dr. Cullen is a Foot and Ankle Specialist in private practice in San Diego, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. After completing his medical training at CSPM in 2010, Dr. Cullen was then accepted to a top residency program at Kaiser Hayward where he served as Chief Resident. He received comprehensive medical and surgical training by leaders in the field covering all variety of pathology in the foot and ankle. Thereafter, Dr. Cullen went into private practice in San Diego, and served as the Chief of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at Scripps Mercy Hospital for 4 years. He has been the Program Director of the Scripps Mercy Podiatric Surgery Residency since 2020. Dr. Cullen is a Past President of the San Diego Podiatric Medical Society. He is a national lecturer with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Orna Fisher, MD

Menlo Park, California
Plastic Surgery, Wound Care - Dog bite, dog bites, lacerations, cosmetic surgery, cosmetic medicine, medical spa, medspa, wound care, wound healing, wounds, breast reduction, breast revision surgery, breast surgery, dog bites, burn wounds, burn reconstruction, burns, soft tissue trauma, reconstructive surgery
I am Dr. Orna Fisher. I am a double board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. I am in private practice and licensed in both California and Nevada. I am a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Meir D Hershcovitch, M.D. SoCal Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy Center

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.

Brent R.W. Moelleken, MD, FACS

Beverly Hills, California
Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Burns, Scar Revision, Wounds
Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA, Plastic Surgery Brent Moelleken, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills and Santa Barbara. Double board certified, he received his training at Harvard University, Yale University, UCSF and UCLA. Dr. Moelleken is one of three specialty-trained surgeons in the world to complete the year-long Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at UCLA. He maintains the prestigious F.A.C.S. degree and is a member of the ASPS and ASAPS. Dr. Moelleken has innovated various procedures including LiveFill®, autologous fat-fascial grafts; the USIC® & LUSIC® cheeklifts, short incision cheeklifts; the 360 Facelift®, a comprehensive natural appearing facelift procedure; and the Hybrid Tummy Tuck®, a short incision tummy tuck for fit moms. He believes in publishing the results of his innovations in peer-reviewed journals. Results of Dr. Moelleken’s studies have been published in books, articles and the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery j...

Aton M Holzer, MD

Newark, Delaware
Dermatology - Mohs, Skin Cancer, Reconstructive surgery
Aton M. Holzer, MD, is the Director of the Mohs Unit in the Department of Dermatology at Tel Aviv-Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. One week per month, he also serves as a Mohs Surgeon at Burke Dermatology, a private practice in Newark, Dover and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and works part-time as a teledermatology consultant for Refuah Health Center in Rockland County, New York. Dr. Holzer is a board-certified Dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon specializing in Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology, with training and experience in all aspects of general dermatology as well. He graduated summa cum laude with his BA and completed an MA in Modern Jewish History at Yeshiva University. Dr. Holzer then achieved his medical degree with Honors in Research from Weill Medical College of Cornell University, where he was awarded the prestigious "Good Physician" award. He completed his internship in internal medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital (Colum...

Steven A. Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS Steven A. Bernstein DPM FACFAS

Florida
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Expert Witness Plaintiff and Defense, Atty and Insurance IME's, Second opinions, Record review Auto, Work Comp and Slip and Fall Injuries. Extensive experience ( Foot and Ankle Surgery, Trauma, Reconstructive Surgery, CRPS, Failed Ankle and Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery Lapiplasty MIS
LIcensed in NJ, NY and FL Trauma Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery including Fusion Procedures Ankle and Foot All Ankle and Foot fractures ORIF Revision and Salvage Surgery for failed foot and ankle surgery CARTIVA REMOVAL AND REVISIONAL FOOT SURGERY Surgery for failed MIS BUNION SURGERY AND LAPIPLASTY Total Ankle Replacement (STAR and BIOMET Total Ankle Replacement) Charcot foot and ankle surgery Residual clubfoot surgery External and Internal Fixation Techniques Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy: ARTHRO-BROSTROM Minimal incision and Internal Brace Pain management of foot and ankle CRPS and RSD Pediatric fractures Ankle and Foot Sports injuries kids, teenagers and adults Tightrope Procedure for High Ankle Sprains and tears and Lis Franc's Injury Fusion of the Ankle and Foot Foot and Ankle Infections (Osteomyelitis)

Ashley C Mays, MD, FACS

Vero Beach, Florida
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Head and Neck cancer, Reconstructive surgery, Plastic surgery, lymphedema surgery, ear nose and throat surgery, microvascular surgery, free flap surgery, facial plastic surgery, ENT, otolaryngology
Dr Mays is an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat surgeon), having trained at Wake Forest University. She then completed what is arguably the best comprehensive head and neck cancer oncology fellowship, and full body plastics microvascular surgery fellowship in the country at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. This advanced training makes her one of the most highly trained specialists of the head and neck, with subspecialty interests in advanced reconstructive surgery and facial plastic surgery. She has been in practice in academic settings for the last 8 years, training residents and medical students, in addition to her busy clinical practice. She practices in head and neck tumor resection (benign and malignant), and reconstructive surgery. She brings an expertise in the highest complexity head and neck reconstruction, including free flap surgery to rebuild the bony facial framework such as jaws and maxillas, as well as nasal reconstruction and oral cavity reconstruct...

Gerard C. Mosiello, MD Tampa Palms Plastic Surgery

Tampa, Florida
Plastic Surgery - Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reconstruction Surgery, Breast Revision Surgery, Breast Reduction, Breast Implants, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Head/Neck Cancer Reconstruction Surgery, Skin Cancer Surgery, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Trauma Surgery, Wounds, Burns, Scars
Dr. Mosiello is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Of note, prior to his Plastic Surgery training, he completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and received a DDS from Columbia University. His private practice is in Tampa, FL, focusing on aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He has been affiliated as an attending surgeon for the last 20 years with the NCI designated H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. He is also an attending surgeon at Florida Hospital/Advent Health (Tampa, Carrollwood, Wesley Chapel) and Brandon Regional Hospital. Recently Dr. Mosiello became a Certified Life Care Planner and became a member of the American Academy of Physician Life Care Planners.

Eugene J. Strasser, MD, JD , FACS, ACLM

Coral Springs, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 35 year of experience. Reconstructive Surgery: Trauma, Burns, Cancer, Scars, Wound Healing, Ulcers, Reconstructions of the face, Breast and Body. Cosmetic: Face, Head, Body, etc. Including pediatric.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Reconstructive Surgery: Trauma, Burns, Cancer, Scars, Wound Healing, Ulcers, Reconstructions of the face, Breast and Body. Cosmetic: Face, Head, Body, etc. Including pediatric. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 34 years experience. Dr. Strasser received his medical degree (both General & Plastic Surgery) from University of Maryland in 1972 In 1988, Dr. Strasser went on to complete his postgraduate education in Wound Management & Hyperbaric Medicine. In 2001, he received his Law Degree from Sheppard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. Member of: American Society of Plastic Surgeons American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons American College of Surgeons American Medical Association Florida Medical Association Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons American College of Legal Medicine

Nirav B. Patel, MD, MS, JD, FACS, FCLM Patel Plastic Surgery, LLC

East Cobb (Marietta), Georgia
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Aesthetic Surgery, Blepharoplasty, Body Contouring, Botox, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Dermal Fillers, Eyelid Surgery, Facial Trauma Surgery, Mastopexy, Oculoplastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Wound Care
Nirav B. Patel, MD, MS, JD, FACS, FCLM is a Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in solo private practice in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. Dr. Patel is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine (FCLM), as he is also a New York-licensed attorney (member of the New York Bar) in good standing. Dr. Patel is one of very few plastic surgeons in the United States to have completed fellowships in both aesthetic and breast surgery (Endorsed by The Aesthetic Society) as well as in oculoplastic (eyelid and periorbital) surgery. His areas of practice include all aspects of aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery, aesthetic and reconstructive oculoplastic surgery, Mohs defect reconstruction, implant-based breast reconstruction, facial trauma reconstruction, and wound care. He has co-authored several publications in his field, presents nationally, and currently serves on multiple national and regional society committ...

Paul V Spiegl, MD Perimeter Orthopaedics

Atlanta, Georgia
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - All adult foot and ankle problems including fractures, sprains, trauma, arthritis, sports, congenital deformities, reconstructive surgery, and infection
Orthopaedic training at Duke. Fellowship trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Board certified in 1986 with re-certification in 1996, 2006 and 2016 and now on the MOC pathway for recertification in 2026. Dr. Spiegl has performed a wide spectrum of surgical procedures and continues a full time clinical and surgical practice. Dr. Spiegl provides non-operative treatment, independent medical examinations, as well surgical treatment. Since beginning practice in 1983 as the first fellowship trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon in Georgia, he has gained extensive experience treating a wide spectrum of conditions from straightforward to the most complex.

Scott W. Dunbar, MD

New Orleans, Louisiana
Dermatology - Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, Dermatology, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Melanoma, Excision, Reconstruction, Reconstructive Surgery, Laser, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox, Filler, Hair Removal Lasers, Coolsculpting, Resurfacing Lasers, Moh's Surgery
Dr. Dunbar received his MD from Emory University School of Medicine where he served as class president. He completed his Internal Medicine internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and his Dermatology Residency at Washington University in St. Louis. After residency, Dr. Dunbar moved back to New York to complete his ACGME-accredited Mohs Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Cosmetic Dermatology fellowship with acclaimed surgeon and laser expert Dr. David Goldberg. Dr. Dunbar has performed over 10,000 Mohs and skin cancer surgery cases. Dr. Dunbar has appeared on CBS, and been quoted on Good Morning America and the Chicago Tribute. He has published multiple scientific articles in the leading Dermatology journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. JAMA Dermatology, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, and the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.

William K Collins, MD, MBA

Massachusetts
Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, DIEP flap, Breast Augmentation, Breast Surgery, Breast Implant, ALCL, Cosmetic Surgery, Microsurgery, DIEP Flap, Limb Salvage
Dr. Collins is an academic plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Boston, MA. He completed his residency training at Harvard Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Boston, MA in 2020. His clinical practice includes microsurgery, breast reconstruction including DIEP flaps, limb salvage and mohs reconstruction.

Orna Fisher, MD

Nevada
Plastic Surgery, Wound Care - Dog bite, dog bites, lacerations, cosmetic surgery, cosmetic medicine, medical spa, medspa, wound care, wound healing, wounds, breast reduction, breast revision surgery, breast surgery, dog bites, burn wounds, burn reconstruction, burns, soft tissue trauma, reconstructive surgery
I am Dr. Orna Fisher. I am a double board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. I am in private practice and licensed in both California and Nevada. I am a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Steven A. Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS Steven A. Bernstein DPM FACFAS

Fort Lee, New Jersey
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Expert Witness Plaintiff and Defense, Atty and Insurance IME's, Second opinions, Record review Auto, Work Comp and Slip and Fall Injuries. Extensive experience ( Foot and Ankle Surgery, Trauma, Reconstructive Surgery, CRPS, Failed Ankle and Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery Lapiplasty MIS
LIcensed in NJ, NY and FL Trauma Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery including Fusion Procedures Ankle and Foot All Ankle and Foot fractures ORIF Revision and Salvage Surgery for failed foot and ankle surgery CARTIVA REMOVAL AND REVISIONAL FOOT SURGERY Surgery for failed MIS BUNION SURGERY AND LAPIPLASTY Total Ankle Replacement (STAR and BIOMET Total Ankle Replacement) Charcot foot and ankle surgery Residual clubfoot surgery External and Internal Fixation Techniques Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy: ARTHRO-BROSTROM Minimal incision and Internal Brace Pain management of foot and ankle CRPS and RSD Pediatric fractures Ankle and Foot Sports injuries kids, teenagers and adults Tightrope Procedure for High Ankle Sprains and tears and Lis Franc's Injury Fusion of the Ankle and Foot Foot and Ankle Infections (Osteomyelitis)

Steven A. Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS Steven A. Bernstein DPM FACFAS

New York
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry - Expert Witness Plaintiff and Defense, Atty and Insurance IME's, Second opinions, Record review Auto, Work Comp and Slip and Fall Injuries. Extensive experience ( Foot and Ankle Surgery, Trauma, Reconstructive Surgery, CRPS, Failed Ankle and Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery Lapiplasty MIS
LIcensed in NJ, NY and FL Trauma Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery including Fusion Procedures Ankle and Foot All Ankle and Foot fractures ORIF Revision and Salvage Surgery for failed foot and ankle surgery CARTIVA REMOVAL AND REVISIONAL FOOT SURGERY Surgery for failed MIS BUNION SURGERY AND LAPIPLASTY Total Ankle Replacement (STAR and BIOMET Total Ankle Replacement) Charcot foot and ankle surgery Residual clubfoot surgery External and Internal Fixation Techniques Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy: ARTHRO-BROSTROM Minimal incision and Internal Brace Pain management of foot and ankle CRPS and RSD Pediatric fractures Ankle and Foot Sports injuries kids, teenagers and adults Tightrope Procedure for High Ankle Sprains and tears and Lis Franc's Injury Fusion of the Ankle and Foot Foot and Ankle Infections (Osteomyelitis)

James Apesos, MD James Apesos MD, INC

Dayton, Ohio
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Burns, Abdominoplasty, Breast Implants, Breast Reduction, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Otoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Reconstructive Surgery, Calf Implants, Pectoral Implants, Coolsculpting, Neck Lift, Sclerotherapy, Labiaplasty, Vaginal Rejuvenation, Gynecomastia
Highly experienced cosmetic surgeon in active clinical practice. Board-certified in plastic surgery, hand surgery, and general surgery. Georgetown and UPenn educated/trained. Well published. Significant teaching and research experience. Experienced expert witness – has reviewed over thirty cases and testified several times at deposition and trial.

Mary C Snyder, MD Black Hills Plastic Surgery

Rapid City, South Dakota
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Reconstructive Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reduction, Liposuction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck, Brachioplasty, Thigh Lift, Gynecomastia, Mastopexy, Breast Lift, Breast Implants, Mommy Makeover, Hospital Credentialing and Privileges
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon in active clinical practice. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 19 years of clinical practice in cosmetic and reconstructive breast, body and facial surgery. Chair of credentialing committee at a surgical specialty hospital, experienced in reviewing and investigating matters relating to medical staff appointments, reappointments, clinical privileges, and corrective action. Has reviewed hundreds of cases for quality and standard of care.