Capsular Contracture Expert Witnesses

Aventura, Florida

Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery - cosmetic surgery malpractice, plastic surgery malpractice, breast surgery complication, rhinoplasty complications, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, capsular contracture, medical malpractice, informed consent, Standard of care, medical necessity review, revision surgery, nerve injury, filler complications, surgical complications

Double board-certified female plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, with expertise in Burns Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic surgery, including breast surgery, body contouring, abdominoplasty, liposuction, mastopexy, breast reduction, implant-based procedures, and revision surgery. Owner of Zahedi Plastic Surgery, affiliated clinical faculty at University of Miami and co-founding host of the Loupe Podcast (Plastic Surgery Educational Podcast). Available for expert consultation involving standard of care review, medical record analysis, informed consent issues, surgical complications, causation, and damages assessment. Clinical experience includes evaluation and management of complications such as hematoma, seroma, wound healing problems, infection, implant malposition, capsular contracture, fat necrosis, and revision-related concerns. Available for plaintiff and defense case review, case screening, writte...

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...