Breast Reconstruction Expert Witnesses

Breast reconstruction 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 breast reconstruction. The breast reconstruction expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Aviation & Aerospace, Breast Surgery, Burns, Cosmetic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Physician Assistant, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, Trauma Surgery, and Wound Care.

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Jonathan A Zelken, MD

Jonathan Zelken MD

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...
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Safa Sharabi, MD

Plastic Surgeon-Risk & Patient Safety Experience

Sharabi Plastic Surgery

Santa Monica, California
Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery - cosmetic surgery, abdominoplasty, eyelid surgery, BRCA mutation, DIEP flap, reconstructive surgery, liposuction, breast implants, top surgery, TRAM flap, open wounds, patient safety, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, transgender surgery, asymmetry, breast reconstruction, blepharoplasty, breast cancer, gender affirming surgery, wound vac
I am a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, with 10 years of post-training full-time clinical experience. I completed an integrated residency in Plastic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in 2016, followed by fellowship training in microsurgery and complex reconstruction at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2017. After completing training, I was employed as a plastic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente for nine years. During this time, I served as Assistant Physician Director of Risk and Patient Safety at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center. In this role, I participated in peer review, adverse event investigations, root cause analyses, and system-level quality improvement initiatives within a large integrated healthcare system. This experience provided direct insight into institutional standards, documentation practices, risk mitigation strategies, and how healthcare organizations evaluate potential liability. I now own a solo pri...
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JOHN M. SHAMOUN, MD

SHAMOUN AESTHETICS/ PLASTIC SURGERY CONSULTING

Newport Beach, California
Plastic Surgery - Breast Surgery, Breast Revisional Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Body Contouring, Tummy Tuck, Eye Lid Surgery, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, Nasal Surgery, Nasal Reconstruction, Face Lift, Facial Rejuvination, Scar Revisions, Burns, Wounds
Seasoned Pre-eminent Expert in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery . Unique qualifications • 6 Active Board certifications (One of a kind in USA ) • 6 State Licenses • 3 International Licenses • 20,000 + Surgical procedures performed and actively practicing . • Testimony in 22 states and in 3 Nations for plaintiff (65%) and defense (35% ) firms. • Reviewed over 500 medical legal cases • Both Criminal and Civil case testimony • California Medical Board Expert Reviewer ( Enforcement Program) • Never subject to Daubert Challenge Only plastic surgeon in the United States with 6 active specialty Board Certifications. Board Certified by the The : American Board of Surgery American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery American Board of Cosmetic Surgery ...
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Sepideh Saber, MD, FACS

Stanford, USC, NYU Trained Plastic & Hand Surgeon

Encino, California
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Medical Malpractice, Nerve Injury, Scarring and Deformity, Workplace Injury, Damages Assessment, Standard of Care, Fractures, Facial Trauma, Motor Vehicle Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Burns, Breast Reconstruction, Surgical Complications, Hand & Upper Extremity Trauma, Soft Tissue Injury, Implant Complications, Causation Analysis
Professional Summary: Dr. Sepideh Saber, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with fellowship training in hand and microsurgery. She earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, completed an integrated Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency at USC, and subsequently completed advanced fellowship training in hand and microsurgery at NYU. Dr. Saber maintains an active clinical practice with extensive experience in the evaluation and surgical management of complex traumatic, reconstructive, and post-injury conditions. Her clinical background includes the treatment of hand and upper extremity trauma, nerve injuries, fractures, burns, facial trauma, scarring and deformity, breast reconstruction, and complications arising from prior surgical care. As an expert witness, Dr. Saber provides objective, evidence-based opinions in matters involving medical malpractice (plaintiff and defense), catastrophic injury, standard-of-care analy...
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Tavish Spargo, MPAP, PA-C

Plastic Surgery Physician Associate, Stanford Med

Stanford Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Palo Alto, California
Physician Assistant, Plastic Surgery - reconstructive surgery, complex scars, breast reconstruction, breast reduction, body contouring, facial trauma, abdominal wall reconstruction, complex wound care, postoperative complications, documentation review, case merit review, standard of care, abdominoplasty, liposuction, Keloid scar, hypertrophic scar, Free flap recon
Tavish Spargo is a board‑certified physician associate who has practiced plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford Health Care since 2019. After earning his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Southern California, he moved to the Bay Area and joined Stanford’s plastic surgery program. During his training he completed an intensive senior clerkship in trauma plastic surgery and worked for a prominent trauma/plastic surgery group in Pasadena. In his current role he supports several plastic surgeons and manages outpatient care for cosmetic and reconstructive patients. Tavish’s clinical focus includes breast reconstruction, body contouring, facial trauma/reconstruction, abdominal wall reconstruction, soft tissue reconstruction, free flap reconstruction, lymphedema, complex wound care and cosmetic surgery. He is the lead clinician for Stanford’s Scar Clinic and organizes/operates Reconstruction Clinic Teaching Rounds, creating protocols and lectures for mu...
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Jonathan A Zelken, MD

Jonathan Zelken MD

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...
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Peter B. Fodor, M.D., FACS

Plastic, Aesthetic, and Cosmetic Surgery Expert

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Beverly Hills, California
Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery - liposuction, face-lift, lifts, lipo, rhinoplasty, cosmetic, eyelids, breast reduction, facelift, augmentation, plastic, aesthetic, breast reconstruction, reconstruction, buttock augmentation, mommy makeover, hair replacement, breast lift, otoplasty, secondary/redo surgery
Dr. Peter B Fodor MD FACS is a double Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon in active practice in Beverly Hills, CA and Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Fodor published articles in peer review journals on all topics including all aspects of aesthetic surgery except for laser resurfacing and hair restoration. He feels comfortable serving as an expert witness in litigation for any of these procedures. As such, he is qualified to testify for cases of body sculpting including liposuction and excisional surgery (tummy tuck, arm lift, buttock augmentation, thigh lift...), face lifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, reduction, lift, reconstruction, and a multitude of other procedures. Accolades include: Past President - American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Past President- Lipoplasty Society of North America Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery UCLA Chairman Advisory Board Plastic Surgery Channel ----------- General Surgery - Columbia Presbyterian Medical Cent...
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Ethan J Baughman, M.D. Ph.D.

Plastic Surgery & Aviation Medicine Expert

Ethan J. Baughman M.D. Inc, A Medical Corporation

Westlake Village, California
Plastic Surgery, Aviation & Aerospace - Immunology, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Revision, Gynecomastia, Brow Lift, Chin Augmentation, Ear Surgery, Eyelid Lift, Facelift, Facial Fat Grafting, Neck Lift, Neck Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, After Weight Loss Surgery, Arm Lift, BOTOX, IMR
Dr. Ethan J. Baughman, MD, PhD, FACS is an American board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and FAA-designated Senior Aviation Medical Examiner providing expert witness services in plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, trauma care, and aviation medicine. He maintains an active surgical practice in Westlake Village, California and serves on clinical faculty at Los Robles Regional Medical Center, where he teaches general surgery residents and participates in multidisciplinary trauma care. Dr. Baughman has extensive clinical experience in: Cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the face, breast, and body Traumatic injuries, including facial fractures, hand injuries, nerve and tendon lacerations, and complex soft-tissue wounds Breast surgery, including augmentation, mastopexy, implant revision, and reconstruction Body contouring procedures, including abdominoplasty and liposuction Complex wound care, including debridement, grafting, flap reconstruction, and ...
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Lily Daniali, MD, FACS

Colorado Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery PLLC

Denver, Colorado
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Burn Surgery, Microsurgery, Breast Reconstruction, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Wound Care, Wound Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Burn Reconstruction, Amputee Care, Amputation, Pressure Sore, Pressure Ulcer, Aesthetic surgery, Scar revision
Dr. Lily Daniali MD, FACS is a double board-certified burn, hand, nerve, plastic surgeon, microsurgeon and craniofacial surgeon. She completed her plastic surgery training with two sub-specialty fellowships in hand and microsurgery and craniofacial surgery. Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Daniali has an additional certification of qualification in hand surgery. She is a plastic surgeon at the Burn and Reconstructive Center at Swedish Medical Center since 2016, and she has been instrumental in obtaining verification as an accredited American Burn Association burn center in 2022. Dr. Daniali daily performs the full gamut of plastic and reconstructive surgery, and she provides on call services at the level 1 trauma center and burn center for burn injuries, wounds, soft tissue traumatic injuries, hand injuries, and other complex conditions requiring reconstructive services. Additionally, she is the medical director of the Center for Wound Healing at Swed...
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George H Pope, MD

Plastic Surgery, Trauma Surgery Expert Witness

George H Pope MD LLC

Orlando, Florida
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Ear Avulsion, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Skin cancer, Breast Lift, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, Facelift, Flaps, Eyelid Lift, ALCL, Otoplasty, Facial Trauma, Breast Implant, Breast Revision, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Scalp avulsion, Gender Affirming Surgery
Dr. Pope has 36 years of experience in the clinical practice of plastic surgery. As Associate Clinical Professor at UCF College of Medicine in Orlando, he has taught medical students through the years in both clinical and laboratory settings and created the Fourth Year Student elective in plastic surgery. Dr. Pope is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology. He has served as chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Orlando Regional Medical Center, a Level I trauma center, and has performed trauma and breast reconstructive surgery for most of his career and cosmetic surgery his entire career. He has been named Top Plastic Surgeon and Best Plastic Surgeon for many years in national peer-driven surveys. He trained at Tulane Medical Center (Otolaryngology) and the University of Louisville (Plastic Surgery). Dr. Pope serves as an expert witness for plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and maxillofacial trauma surgery.
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Eric Weiss

Board Certified Ivy League Trained Plastic Surgeon

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Plastic Surgery - Facial Reconstruction, Extremity Salvage, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Scars, Cosmetic Surgery, Dog Bite, Fillers, Botox, Breast Reconstruction, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Wound Care, Nerve Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Breast Implants
Dr. Weiss is a double Board Certified Plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery. He has an active and diverse clinical practice in South Florida including trauma facial and extremity reconstruction, limb salvage, hand surgery, cosmetic facial, breast, and body surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, and breast reconstruction. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He holds faculty positions at Broward Health Plastic Surgery Residency Program, HCA Westside General Surgery Program, Florida International Surgery Program, and trains residents from Cleveland Clinic's Weston Plastic Surgery program. He has numerous publications and national presentations and has years of experience in plaintiff and defense cases.
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Nirav B. Patel, MD, MS, JD, FACS

Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery, Wound Care (MD/JD)

Patel Plastic Surgery, LLC

East Cobb (Marietta), Georgia
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Abdominoplasty, Aesthetic Surgery, Blepharoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Burn, Cosmetic Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Facial Trauma, Liposuction, Oculoplastic Surgery, Patient Safety, Reconstructive Surgery, Scar, Tummy Tuck, Wound, Wound Care
Nirav B. Patel, MD, MS, JD, FACS 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 New York-licensed attorney (member of the New York Bar) in good standing since 2004. Of more recent note, he is a newly accessioned Plastic Surgeon and projected Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserves, approved by the USN review board in 2026 and currently undergoing the formal commissioning process. 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 management a...
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Stephanie Farber, MD

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. More informatio...
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NATHAN B EASTERLIN, MD

Easterlin MD, LLC

Saint Simons Island, Georgia
Plastic Surgery, Wound Care - Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Augmentation Mammoplasty, Reduction Mammoplasty, Abdominoplasty, Panniculectomy, Blepharoplasty, skin cancer excision, Mohs reconstruction, Negative pressure wound therapy, VAC dressing, Breast lift, Mastopexy, liposuction, brachioplasty
I am a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon who has worked in 100% clinical capacity seeing patients for over 10 years. After earning my medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine in 2004, I was fully trained in General Surgery at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Following my residency, I was fellowship trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center at Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York. Following fellowship, in 2011 I joined a 3 physician Private plastic surgery practice in Brunswick, Georgia. In my private practice, I am fully involved with all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Currently, I maintain a 100% clinical practice. I operate both in the hospital setting and in an outpatient surgery center. I am very experienced in all aspects of cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face. I have a special interest in breast reconstructive surgery following mastectom...
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Pedro Rodriguez, MD

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Cosmetic Reconstructive Consulting Services

Belvidere, Illinois
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - Breast Reconstruction, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Removal, Brachioplasty, Liposuction, Lasers, Fillers, Botox, Scar Revision, Trauma Surgery, Body Sculpting, Buttock Augmentation, blepharoplasty, Lower Extremities, IPL, Face Lifts, Medspa, Gynecomastia Surgery
Dr. Rodriguez, MD, FACS Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon | Clinical Professor of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in both surgical and medical spa procedures. Raised in Puerto Rico and fluent in Spanish, he brings a culturally sensitive approach to patient care. Dr. Rodriguez earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1999, completed his General Surgery Residency as Chief Resident at Summa Health Systems in 2004, and finalized a Plastic Surgery Fellowship as Chief Resident at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009. Currently, Dr. Rodriguez maintain an active surgical practice in Rockford, Illinois, and serve as a teaching faculty member for the Medical Center Podiatry Residency and the University of Illinois College of Medicine since 2013. In 2024, he was appointed Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College...
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William K Collins III, MD, MBA

Plastic Surgery - Boston University Faculty

Boston Medical Center - Boston University School of Medicine

Boston, Massachusetts
Plastic Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Implant, Breast Augmentation, ALCL, Cosmetic Surgery, Microsurgery, Limb Salvage, Trauma Surgery, Nerve Surgery, Top surgery, Gender Affirming Surgery, Flaps, DIEP Flap, Wound Care, Skin Graft, Pain, Neuroma
Dr. Collins specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Boston Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine before completing residencies in both general surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Plastic Surgery at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Collins focuses on plastic surgery of the breast, body, limbs and face. Clinical focus includes breast reconstruction, microsurgery, gender affirming chest reconstruction (top surgery), liposuction and body contouring and lower extremity reconstruction after trauma. He has an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and is working to improve healthcare delivery and value using generative artificial intelligence.
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Gabriel J Kaufman, MD

Breast Cancer Surgery & Plastic Surgery Expert

Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery - Breast Cancer surgery expert witness, Breast reconstruction expert witness, Plastic surgery expert witness, Breast surgical oncologist, Breast Reduction, Breast reconstruction complications, Standard of care-breast surgery, Capsular contracture, Reconstructive breast surgery, Cosmetic breast surgery, Breast Implant
Dr. Gabriel J. Kaufman is a dual board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and breast surgical oncologist with extensive experience in complex breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction, and cosmetic breast surgery. His clinical background includes advanced fellowship training in oncoplastic breast surgery in both the United States and Europe, as well as academic and hospital-based practice focused on the full spectrum of breast surgical care. Dr. Kaufman has experience consulting on complex medical-legal matters involving breast cancer treatment, surgical planning, reconstruction timing and technique, breast silicone implant complications and revision procedures, and management of postoperative complications. His expert work includes analysis of standards of care, surgical decision-making, informed consent, complication management, and postoperative outcomes in cases involving significant clinical, technical, and judgment-based issues. He has authored multiple peer-rev...
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Justin Broyles, MD, MPH

Professor of Plastic Surgery, Harvard University

Boston, Massachusetts
Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Breast surgery, Breast reconstruction, Microsurgery, Facial aesthetic surgery, Facial reconstruction, Rhinoplasty, Face lift, Free flap, DIEP flap, Breast implant, Body contouring, Liposuction, Tissue expander, Abdominoplasty
Dr. Justin Broyles is a board-certified plastic surgeon with elite academic and clinical credentials, recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise across breast, facial, and body surgery. He completed rigorous training at top-tier institutions, where he developed a comprehensive, evidence-driven approach to both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. His background reflects a rare combination of technical excellence, academic rigor, and leadership in complex surgical care. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and is a staff surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Massachusetts General Hospital—three of the world’s most respected medical centers. In these roles, Dr. Broyles manages high-acuity, complex cases while contributing to multidisciplinary care at the forefront of innovation in oncology, reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery. His clinical practice spans the full scope of modern plastic surger...
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Eric Weiss

Board Certified Ivy League Trained Plastic Surgeon

New York
Plastic Surgery - Facial Reconstruction, Extremity Salvage, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Scars, Cosmetic Surgery, Dog Bite, Fillers, Botox, Breast Reconstruction, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Wound Care, Nerve Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Breast Implants
Dr. Weiss is a double Board Certified Plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery. He has an active and diverse clinical practice in South Florida including trauma facial and extremity reconstruction, limb salvage, hand surgery, cosmetic facial, breast, and body surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, and breast reconstruction. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He holds faculty positions at Broward Health Plastic Surgery Residency Program, HCA Westside General Surgery Program, Florida International Surgery Program, and trains residents from Cleveland Clinic's Weston Plastic Surgery program. He has numerous publications and national presentations and has years of experience in plaintiff and defense cases.
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Mary C Snyder, MD

Plastic Surgery Expert Witness

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. Twenty 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, corrective action, complications and unfavorable outcomes. Has reviewed hundreds of cases for quality and standard of care.
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Douglas Mackenzie, MD

Experienced Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hand Surgeon

Franklin, Tennessee
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hand trauma, aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, mommy makeover, medical spa, wound care, skin cancer, abdominoplasty, breast implants, dog bites, scars, breast reduction, breast lift, facial plastic surgery, Moh's reconstruction, hand surgery, breast reconstruction
I have a broad clinical experience in plastic surgery including both aesthetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. My career began in academics as Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University following a fellowship in hand and microsurgery. I started a private practice in Santa Barbara where for over 20 years I did almost exclusively aesthetic surgery and adjunctive, nonsurgical aesthetic procedures such as injectables and laser/IPL. I continue to do aesthetic surgery, but now work at a regional medical center in Tennessee (Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee) where my practice is predominately hand surgery, breast reconstruction, complex wound care, and skin cancer. I often work with orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, oncologic breast surgeons, dermatologists, and wound care specialists to provide appropriate plastic surgery support. Training: MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine General Surgery residency at Cedars...
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Nicholas Walker, MD

Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic and Burn Surgeon

Walker Medical-Legal Consulting

Frisco, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Burns - Aesthetic Surgery, Burn Injuries, Surgical Complications, Body Contouring, Breast Implants, Expert Witness, Facial Trauma, Post-Surgical Infections, Soft Tissue Injuries, Cosmetic Surgery, Medical Causation, Malpractice, Breast Reconstruction, Disfigurement, Personal Injury, Reconstructive Surgery, Dog Bites, Medical Spa, Botox, Filler
Dr. Nicholas J. Walker is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Frisco, Texas. His clinical practice focuses on a high volume of cosmetic surgery of the face, body, and breast, complemented by extensive training and experience in facial reconstruction, burn reconstruction, hand surgery, and breast reconstruction. Dr. Walker is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his training at the prestigious Wake Forest Baptist Health Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, one of the nation’s leading plastic surgery training programs. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Walker provides medical expert witness services in complex medical-legal matters. His services include case evaluations, medical record review and analysis, deposition and trial testim...
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Matthew H Steele, MD

Award-winning Plastic Surgeon

Steele Plastic Surgery, PLLC

Fort Worth, Texas
Plastic Surgery - Tummy tuck, Breast reconstruction, Breast augmentation, Mohs reconstruction, Brazilian butt lift, Liposuction, Mommy makeover, Breast reduction, Breast lift, Radiofrequency, Botox and dermal filler, Lasers, Cancer reconstruction, Botched, Facelift, Browlift, Eyelid lift/blepharoplasty, Cosmetic surgery, Plastic surgery, Body contouring
Award-winning Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Matthew Steele received his combined undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Florida after completing the prestigious Junior Honors Medical which facilitates early admission to the College of Medicine and completion of both degrees in 7 years. After training in both Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Steele joined the faculty at the acclaimed University of Florida College of Medicine and taught residents and medical students for 5 1/2 years. He is board certified in both Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery and has active medical licenses in Texas and Florida. While he enjoyed teaching, Dr. Steele eventually decided to pursue private practice opportunities ultimately culminating in the founding of his solo private practice, Steele Plastic Surgery. Dr. Steele has extensive training in all areas of plastic surgery, but his current practice focuses on breast reconstruction after mastectomy, reconstruction a...
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Stephanie Teotia, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in DFW

Stephanie K Teotia MD PA

Flower Mound, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Burns - Cosmetic surgery, Wounds, Surgical infection, Fat grafting, Breast Reconstruction, Breast surgery, Facial injury, Crush injury, Breast implant, Laser, Liposuction, Dog bite, Extravasation injury, Pyoderma Granulosum, Scars, Abdominoplasty, Soft tissue filler, Brachioplasty
I am a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with subspecialty training in craniofacial surgery and wound care. I have been given adjunct appointments at three medical schools and have published both basic science and clinical research. My background and expertise are well-suited for legal cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and work-related injuries. Throughout my career, I have served as an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense cases. As an expert witness, I excel at identifying key issues in complex cases and aim to provide objective assessments based on the highest standards of care. My practice has a dedicated staff member who works directly with law firms regarding case timing and communication.
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Ross Blagg, MD

Experienced Texas Plastic Surgeon

Austin, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - reconstructive surgery, breast surgery, craniofacial surgery, abdominoplasty, breast reconstruction, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, body contouring, rhinoplasty, face lift
Dr. Ross Blagg is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Austin, Texas. Dr. Blagg is an adjunct professor at Texas A & M College of Medicine and is a frequent lecturer for the University of Texas premedical students. His current practice consists primarily of cosmetic surgery of the face and body, including a vast breast practice that includes complex breast revision surgeries and body contouring after massive weight loss. He is also fellowship-trained as a craniofacial surgeon and is active with medical mission groups, including Austin Smiles and Hirsche Smiles and has completed multiple medical missions that fulfill a wide-range of surgical needs, including craniofacial surgery and repair of cleft lips and palates. Dr. Blagg has 10 years experience in private practice and has a combined total of over 16 years plastic surgery experience and is licensed in both Texas and Utah. During that time, he has presented at multiple medical conferences and is w...